| If you want to learn how to plant an organic | | | | to test it yourself head over to your local |
| vegetable garden you are making terrific decision. | | | | gardening store for testing. |
| Planting a year around vegetable garden will allow | | | | |
| you to grow enough fresh vegetables for you | | | | Having your soil pH either too high or two low will |
| and your family that you will soon have fresh and | | | | restrict nutrients to your vegetables. Garden lime |
| organic vegetables on your table daily. Whether | | | | is commonly used to bring up low pH soil levels. |
| it's to save money or to avoid genetically | | | | Dig the soil over and look to get to depth of |
| modified vegetables at your supermarket, planting | | | | about 30cm (12").You should allow 4-5 weeks |
| a veggie garden provides countless benefits. | | | | before you begin to plant any vegetables. |
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| One of the first things you need to know when | | | | Now you might be asking what vegetables you |
| looking to learn how to plant a vegetable garden | | | | can plant? This will be dependent on climate zone |
| is making the most from your the space you | | | | so speak to your gardening store about the ideal |
| have available. You will be surprised how many | | | | vegetables for your area. You can pick up |
| fresh vegetables you can grow even with limited | | | | seedling for a great price and begin planting after |
| space for a plot. If possible try and stay away | | | | your soil preparation. |
| from any trees which can steal nutrients away | | | | |
| from your vegetables. | | | | The key to learning how to plant an organic |
| | | | | vegetable garden from scratch picking the right |
| Vegetables need plenty of sunshine, look for an | | | | vegetables that you can rotate year around to |
| area that receives plenty of morning sun. | | | | help eliminate pests and disease problems. |
| Preparation is the key to learning how to plant a | | | | |
| vegetable garden you can be proud of. One of | | | | Organic fertilizers such as animal manure and |
| the secrets to growing a great garden is soil | | | | garden composts are fantastic for providing |
| preparation, it is critical. | | | | nutrients to your vegetables as well as improving |
| | | | | soil conditions and structure. Organic fertilizers help |
| With soil preparation you must remove all weeds, | | | | retain moisture which is very important. Watering |
| avoid any weed killers and remove them by hand. | | | | your organic vegetable garden is important but |
| You must test the pH level of your soil, anything | | | | try to ensure it doesn't become waterlogged and |
| around a reading of 6.5 is ideal. If you are unable | | | | allow for proper drainage. |