The first thing to think about when planning a garden of any kind is the soil. one of the main things to look out for is - drainage.
To test your drainage, dig a hole about 30 cm wide and 30cm deep fill it to the top with water and keep track on how long it takes for the water to drain.
If the hole empties in an hour or less your drainage is fine. But if it takes longer, you will need to take steps to improve your soil.
In many cases simply mixing organic matter, gypsum or one of the other soil conditioners into the soil will be sufficent to correct a drainage problem.
There is nothing in the world nicer than a fresh vegetable from a garden.
Here are a few easy vegetables to grow.
Beetroot - very easy to grow from late spring to early autumn. sow seeds in shallow furrows and cover with 1 cm of soil.
Brussels sprouts- One of the most satisfying vegetables to grow They like well manured ground . Plant seedlings deeply and very firmly.
Carrots - the seeds are very small- mix with some soil before planting 1-3cm apart. Sow under a frame in the colder climates.
Potatoes- need space, plant 30cm between plants and 60cm between rows Shallots- has a milder flavour than onions. Small bulbs can be planted about 20 cm apart .
Tomatoes- in warm climates sow seeds into a container until about 7 cm high then plant into the soil to probably reach up to 20cm high.
It is a nice idea to get your children involved as well. You can give them a garden section of their own, they can grow baby new potatoes, baby carrots, strawberries etc.
Raised beds are a good idea , (You don't have to bend down too far)
Fertilization is very important. There are three elements that are the baxic for plant growth… nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Nitrogen stimulates early spring growth and promotes deep green color and root and leaf growth.
Phosphorus strengthens stems and root growth and flower and plant production. It alson helps in resistance to pests and diseases and increases the rate of vegetable crop maturity.
Lastly Potassium helps regulate the plant's metabolism and contributes to early growth , strength, vigour,good flower color and is essential for the proper development of root crops.
The perfect fertilizer containing all three of these elements (N,P & K) is the perfect Fertilizer…
To test your drainage, dig a hole about 30 cm wide and 30cm deep fill it to the top with water and keep track on how long it takes for the water to drain.
If the hole empties in an hour or less your drainage is fine. But if it takes longer, you will need to take steps to improve your soil.
In many cases simply mixing organic matter, gypsum or one of the other soil conditioners into the soil will be sufficent to correct a drainage problem.
There is nothing in the world nicer than a fresh vegetable from a garden.
Here are a few easy vegetables to grow.
Beetroot - very easy to grow from late spring to early autumn. sow seeds in shallow furrows and cover with 1 cm of soil.
Brussels sprouts- One of the most satisfying vegetables to grow They like well manured ground . Plant seedlings deeply and very firmly.
Carrots - the seeds are very small- mix with some soil before planting 1-3cm apart. Sow under a frame in the colder climates.
Potatoes- need space, plant 30cm between plants and 60cm between rows Shallots- has a milder flavour than onions. Small bulbs can be planted about 20 cm apart .
Tomatoes- in warm climates sow seeds into a container until about 7 cm high then plant into the soil to probably reach up to 20cm high.
It is a nice idea to get your children involved as well. You can give them a garden section of their own, they can grow baby new potatoes, baby carrots, strawberries etc.
Raised beds are a good idea , (You don't have to bend down too far)
Fertilization is very important. There are three elements that are the baxic for plant growth… nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Nitrogen stimulates early spring growth and promotes deep green color and root and leaf growth.
Phosphorus strengthens stems and root growth and flower and plant production. It alson helps in resistance to pests and diseases and increases the rate of vegetable crop maturity.
Lastly Potassium helps regulate the plant's metabolism and contributes to early growth , strength, vigour,good flower color and is essential for the proper development of root crops.
The perfect fertilizer containing all three of these elements (N,P & K) is the perfect Fertilizer…
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