Beginner’s Guide to Planting Vegetable Gardens – Basics

If you have never planted a vegetable garden, you'll need a few basics as far as planting vegetable gardens and making sure that it's done easily, effectively, and rewarding.

While you probably have a few houseplants, planting vegetable gardens can be just as rewarding. Most people don't realize it but it's actually easier to grow vegetables than to grow certain flowers. Blooming flowers are extremely delicate as far as radical changes in the weather such as a sudden heat spell, or cold snap. Vegetable gardens on the other hand, do quite well and are considered hardy plants.

So for your first vegetable garden planting choose a few of the easy, quick growing vegetables so that you're rewarded quickly. And then move on to those that are little more difficult to grow.

You'll need to decide how much time you have for your vegetable garden, decide on the area, the amount of sunlight or shade you have in the area you're going to be planting, and then research for the best types of vegetables that will grow in the area you're planting. Then, it's preparing the soil. Remember, the soil is the basis of all growing plants, preparing it correctly the first time is going to give you a good yield. So make sure you discuss with a master gardener or someone who is growing a garden near you what you may need to add to the soil to give it its optimum growing potential.

Then it's time to decide on the style of planting. Many people plant in rows, but if you'd like to, you can actually plant in circles, squares, hexagons or plant in raised beds or soil beds. Plant how you want and what will work best for you but make sure that all of your plants are easily accessible.

Make sure that you're not getting overzealous on your first garden. Many people find that it takes a bit more time than they thought it would and then become discouraged because their gardens are always a mess. Start out with a small garden, choose a few good varieties of your favorite vegetables, plant on time, and then take care of it. Remember, you can always enlarge your vegetable garden next year, but once you've taken the time to initially plan your garden, it can take a lot longer to take care of it than you may think it is too large for the time you have to dedicate to it.

ECO-Organic Vegetable Gardening Is It Magic? Is it value for Investment?

We all know how much hard work there is in growing vegetables - digging, weeding, crop rotation, watering, fertilizing, planting winter crops, resting beds, spraying pests and weeds - the list goes on and on.  So imagine a vegetable garden that didn't need any of these things.  Imagine a garden that never had pests, never needed digging, didn't need to be rested in winter, had no need for crop rotation, had virtually no weeds, needed very little water and virtually looked after itself.  But to top all that off, this organic vegetable garden produces many times more than a traditional vegetable garden and regenerates itself year after year, all by itself.  Surely, that would be magic!

 

How could a vegetable garden like this exist?  Easily!  The answer is in nature.  Natural ecosystems are very healthy and diverse and don't require any human interference.  If we are able to take the same natural laws that are found in nature and apply them to our garden, we are able to reproduce the same results.  And that's exactly what the Food4Wealth method has done.

 

The Food4Wealth method is based on science.  It follows very sound ecological principles.  It's a way of setting up a natural ecosystem using edible plants, and it uses the types of plants we all like to eat.  The special planting arrangement mimics nature so the same interdependent relationships between the living components exist.  These relationships are mutually beneficial for the various components, so the vegetable garden actually runs all by itself.

 

The people in the family who own the Food4Wealth plot are actually one of the important living components.  They perform a similar task to a grazing animal in a natural ecosystem.  The Food4Wealth plot actually benefits from regular harvesting, just as a natural ecosystem benefits from regular grazing.  These plots are so prolific, that they need almost daily harvesting.  Regular harvesting maintains the ideal vegetation balance required to run the garden like a natural ecosystem.  It's the ultimate win - win situation.  Harvesting is good for the people, but it's also good for the garden.

 

The biggest challenge that faces modern agricultural practices is to incorporate pest ecology, plant ecology, soil ecology and crop management into a method that is reliable and efficient.  And until now, that has never been achieved.  The Food4Wealth method naturally combines all of these factors without any effort.  You see, nature has had these things under control for millions of years.  It's only humans who have made things more complicated.

 

But the path is now clear, because Food4Wealth has laid the foundations for a healthier, more efficient and reliable way to grow food.  It's a simple method that sets things up as nature intended, so that problems simply don't exist.  So, to answer the question - is the organic vegetable gardening magic? No, it isn't magic, but it sure feels like it.

Organic Vegetable Gardening. A Guide On How To Grow Organic Food

So you want to learn about organic vegetable gardening

Determine and understand what crops you can raise in your location. Of course obvious factors need to include climate, soil, rainfall, and available space. A fast and fun way to learn what grows well in your climate is to visit a nearby farm or garden. Below are some details you can personally ask seasoned organic growers.

Climate. Some locations only have a very brief growing fertilisation season, such as Northern Europe and Canada. In climates like this, growing quick producing plant varieties has to be done before the coming winter. Other areas have year-long warm weather, where fresh vegetables and grain can be harvested on demand.
Soil. Depending on the type you have available, you may expect very high yields from a small area, or meager yields from large areas. The best plan to follow is to plant a food crop which flourishes in your conditions as a staple, and use surplus land to grow "luxury" foods that require more fertilisation and effort.
Rainfall. Some plants thrive with minimal rainfall, but most food crops require substantial amounts of water from irrigation or rainfall. Consider the normal rainfall rate for your area, and the availability of irrigation when choosing crops. If you live in a dry area, consider collecting rainwater.
Space. If sufficient space is available, you may be able to grow plenty of food using conventional methods, but where space is limited, you may have to look at other techniques, including hydroponics, container gardening, sharecropping, and vertical gardening.

Learn how a growing season plays out. Growing food is more than just planting seeds and waiting for a harvest. Below, in the "Growing" section, is a typical sequence of steps in growing a single crop of one plant. You will need to prepare each different plant crop basically the same way, but when you have prepared the soil for planting, you can plant as many different crops as you like at one time.

Always become familiar with the different types of food crops. We often think of the vegetables we see in the produce section of a market as the garden vegetables, and in a sense, this is true, but to truly grow your own food, you need to consider your whole diet. This is a general list of the types of food you will want to consider growing.

Vegetables. This includes legumes, leaf vegetables, root vegetables, corn (a grain, looked at more closely later), and vining vegetables like squash, cucumbers, melons, and pumpkins. These provide many essential nutrients and vitamins, including:

Proteins. Legumes are a good source of proteins.
Carbohydrates. Potatoes and beets are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, as well as minerals.
Vitamins and minerals. Leaf vegetables, like cabbage and lettuce, as well as vining vegetables like cucumbers and squash, are a good source of many essential vitamins and minerals.

Fruits. Most people understand that fruits are a great source of vitamin C, but they also contribute many other vitamins and minerals to your diet, as well as offering a broader variety of taste to enjoy. Fruits also can often be preserved by drying or canning, so refrigeration is not required to store your surplus.
Grains. Growing grains is not what most people envision when they think of growing their own food, but grains are a staple in most diets. They are filled with carbohydrates and fiber, and can be stored easily for long periods of time. In many early civilizations, and in some countries today, grain is the primary foodstuff for the population. This category of food crops includes:

Corn. Often eaten as a vegetable with meals, corn is also a versatile grain that can be stored whole, unshucked, shelled (removed from the cob, with whole kernels), or ground into meal for use in making breads or mush dishes like grits. Corn is probably the easiest grain to grow for the home subsistence farmer. Freezing corn is the easiest way to preserve it for winter use.
Wheat. Most people are familiar with wheat, from which we get most of our flour for baking everything from breads to cakes and pastries. Wheat stores well after harvest, but harvesting itself is more laborious than it is for corn, since the whole plant is usually cut down, sheaved (placed in piles), gathered and threshed (beaten to free the seeds), and ground into fine powder (flour).
Oats. Another grain, oats for human consumption are processed more than wheat or corn, and the labor involved in harvest is equal to wheat. Still, it may be considered an option in some areas where it is easily grown.
Rice. For wet areas, areas subject to flooding, or which can be flooded, rice is the obvious choice. Rice is commonly grown in shallowly submerged soil, and is harvested much as wheat is.
Other grains include barley and rye, which are similar to wheat and oats.

Carefully select the crops and varieties that are suitable to your growing region for your organic vegetable gardening. This is where the instructions in this article cannot suffice to give comprehensive and accurate information specific to you. Instead, we will look at basic growing requirements for different plants according to standard growing regions, as set forth by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) on their plant hardiness map which you may be able to use by comparing climates in terms of latitude and elevation to your particular region.

Beans, peas, and other legumes. These are planted after the threat of frost, and require 75 to 90 days to produce fruit, which can continue producing as long as the plants are cared for until autumn frost.
Gourds. This group of plants includes squash, melons, and pumpkins, and is planted after the last expected frost, and takes between 45 days (cucumbers) to 130 days for pumpkins, to produce harvestable fruit.
Tomatoes. This fruit (usually grouped with vegetables) can be planted in containers if kept warm, and transplanted into soil after the threat of frost, and will produce season-long as well.
Grains. There is a great difference in growing seasons with grains, as well as summer and winter varieties of many of these. Generally speaking, summer grains, such as corn and summer wheat, are planted near the end of winter when freezing temperatures are not expected to continue for more than a few weeks, and they take about 110 days to mature, then another 30-60 days to dry sufficiently to harvest for storing as seed.
Orchard fruits. Apples, pears, plums, and peaches are regarded as orchard fruits in most places, and do not require annual planting. The trees that bear these fruits require pruning and maintenance and usually take 2-3 years before producing their first, modest crop. When the trees begin producing fruit, the yield should increase yearly, and after they become mature and established, a single tree can produce bushels of fruit each year.

Develop a "farm plan" on the land you intend to use for your organic vegetable gardening. You will need to address specific issues in your planning, including wildlife encroachment, which may require fences or other permanent measures, sun exposures, since some plants require more sunlight to successfully produce than others, and topography, since tilling very steep ground is wrought with problems.

List all of the possible crops you will attempt to cultivate on your land. You should try to have as diverse a selection as possible to meet nutrition requirements mentioned earlier. You may be able to estimate a total yield per crop item by researching the growing success of others in your area, or by using information from the source you purchase your seed from. Using the list, and the planting plan you began earlier, you will need to calculate the amount of seed you will need. If you have lots of room, plant an excess to allow for poor performance until you have a firm grasp of what you are doing.
Plan to use your land as effectively as possible if you are limited in space. Except in very cold regions, you may expect to be able to grow and harvest summer, fall, winter, and spring crops. This will allow you to enjoy some fresh produce year around. Beets, carrots, cauliflower, snow peas, cabbage, onions, turnips, collards, mustard greens, and many other vegetables actually prefer growing in cold weather if the ground does not freeze. Winter crops are also much less subject to insect problems. If you are very tight on space, consider your alternatives (see Tips).

Plan on your storage method. If you are going to grow grains, you will need barns which will keep your stored harvest dry and safe from insects and vermin. It is likely that if you intend to produce all of the food you consume for yourself, you will find that a combination of storage and preservation methods will be useful. The above steps mention several of these methods, but as a recap, the usual methods for storing foods are:

Drying (or dehydration). This is a useful method for storing fruits and some vegetables. It can be done without high-tech gadgets in most fairly dry, warm climates.
Canning. This requires containers (which are reusable with the exception of lids, which may deteriorate over time) but does require proper preparation, cooking equipment, and skill. Pickling is considered in this article as a "canning" process, although it does not have to be so.
Freezing. This, again, requires some cooking preparation, as well as a freezer and proper containers.
Bedding. Not previously mentioned, this is a method for storing root crops such as potatoes, rutabagas, beets, and other root crops. It is accomplished by layering the product in a dry, cool, location in a straw bed.
In Ground Storage: Many root crops and cole crops can be overwintered in the garden. In most cases it is important to prevent the ground from freezing. Milder winter climates may only need a frost blanket. But colder climates may need mulch of up to a foot and a plastic covering. This type of storage is an effective way to save space and keep your produce fresh.

Determine the benefits of this activity compared to the cost. You will be investing a considerable amount of money in start-up costs if you do not have any materials and equipment available at the beginning. You will also have a lot of labor invested, which may translate into additional expense if you forgo a regular job to pursue this effort. Before investing a great deal of time and money, research your local growing conditions, available crop selections, and your ability to manage this labor-intensive effort. The benefits will include having food that you can enjoy without the worry of herbicides, pesticides, and other contaminants, except those used at your discretion.

Begin your project in stages. If you have abundant land and sufficient equipment, you can start on a fairly large scale, but unless you have sufficient knowledge and experience, you will be gambling that the plants you select are suitable for your soil and climate. Talking to people in your area will often provide you with the best source of specific information on selecting your crops and planting times, but if this is not an option, plant "trial" plantings of new crops the first year to see how well they produce. Begin on a smaller scale, perhaps trying to grow a set percentage of your food requirements to give you an idea of the total yield you can expect, and work your way up to a self-sufficient level.

Online organic food growing guides

There are also many online guides that are well worth the money in investing which can greatly cut a great deal of your time in learning about organic vegetable gardening. There are true professionals who have mastered the art of growing organic foods, and through their own passions, have written ebooks on this ever demanding subject

 

3 Tips for Growing A Great Vegetable Garden

Nothing beats fresh vegetables from the garden and with the cost of living increasing all the time there are more reasons to grow your own produce.  Not only does home grown produce taste better, it is more cost efficient than buy produce from the supermarket.  It doesn't take a lot of space or a vast amount of gardening knowledge to grow a great vegetable garden. Just a few simple tips and you will be on your way.  

Planning is Important!
You just can't go out into the yard and toss a few seeds and expect great results. A good garden takes some planning. Decide what you want to grow and where you want to plant your garden. Keep in mind that vegetables require a lot of sun, so your location should be the sunniest area of your yard. At the very least, your garden should get six to eight hours of full sun each day.  

In addition to planning the location, you need to decide what you want to plant and how you will plant it.  Ask other gardeners or your local garden center what vegetables do best in your area. You usually can't go wrong with tomatoes, corn, melons, and peppers.  Plan your garden so the large plants don't shade or crowd the smaller ones. Keep corn and other tall plants from shading small plants, and give plenty of room to spreading plants like melons.  

Dirt Isn't Always Equal
Face it, dirt isn't just dirt! You need good quality soil to grow great vegetables. Your soil should have good drainage and organic matter. Pick up a clump of moist soil in your hand and form it into a ball. If it crumbles quickly, your soil is sandy and may need to be watered more often because it will not hold water for a long time. If the soil ball stays together firmly, your soil is a clay type. This soil will not drain well and your plants may rot. You will want to add peat moss and a little sand to this type of soil so it will drain properly. If your soil ball keeps its shape for a moment then crumbles, lucky you! You have a nice sandy loam that is perfect for gardens.

Don't worry if your soil isn't a good sandy loam. You can improve almost any soil so it will have the right balance for good drainage. You can mix compost or aged manure into your garden soil to improve it. In fact, mixing organic material into your garden every year is a good idea because it restores nutrients and keeps the soil healthy.

Water is Key
When it comes to watering your garden, a soaker hose or flood irrigation is best. You can lay soaker hoses along the base of the plants and allow the water to soak in around the roots. Soaker hoses are a great choice for efficient watering because they conserve water. For flood irrigation, make sure you have furrows about four to six inches deep between the rows of vegetables. Then simple set a garden hose at the top of the furrow and allow the water to flow down the furrow. This will water the plants at the roots and help prevent fungus and plant rot. The only drawback to flood irrigation is you will have greater weed growth along the furrows. To help prevent this, put a weed barrier fabric along the furrow that will allow for the water to flow along it and into the dirt, but prevents weeds from coming up.  

Anyone can grow a great vegetable garden and reap the delicious harvest. It just takes a little planning and preparation. You will be a master gardener in no time!

How To Start An Organic Home Vegetable Garden

If you are like me you had no clue what it takes to start an organic home vegetable garden. Until recently I felt that same way but I found that a little reading and planning goes a long way.

Just imagine for a moment that in less then 2 weeks you to could start an organic home vegetable garden anywhere you want to plant. As you will see by reading this article and following just a few simple steps you will be well on your way to a beautiful garden in no time.

Soil Preparation

This is one of the most basic things that any new gardener will have to learn. Whether you plan to use a plot of land in your backyard or start a vegetable garden in plant boxes. Soil preparation plays an important role in whether your organic garden will survive or not.

Types of Soil

There are three types of soil that you need to be familiar with; sand, clay and silt. Sandy soil is loose and helps the roots of plants breathe because it lets the air pass through easily. Clay soil absorbs water faster and keeps it inside longer. Silt is a fine mixture of sand and clay particles.

Soil Preparation

When preparing the soil for your vegetable garden, dig up the soil and break off the lumps. Check if you have just the right mixture of sand, silt, and clay before you start an organic home vegetable garden.

Ideally, silt and sand should both be 40%, and clay should just be 20%, this is to make sure that the water is not trapped inside too much that the roots will choke. Also, if the water is trapped too long inside the soil, the roots will rot.

Quick Soil Test

One good way to test whether the composition of your soil is good is by scooping out a handful and forming a ball with it. The soil should hold the shape of the ball without too much difficulty. If the soil cannot hold the shape, you might have too much silt or sand in the mixture. If the soil holds the shape but does not crumble easily when you poke it, it might have too much clay in it which you need to balance out with a little silt or sand.

Choosing Vegetables to Plant

Now it is time to pick what kind of vegetables you want to grow. Keep in mind that some vegetables do not grow well when you plant them too close to certain types of other vegetables. An example, potatoes should not be planted too close to squash or tomatoes because it inhibits their growth. You may plant them in the same garden but spread them out quite a bit.

Garden Maintenance

After you have decided on the kind of vegetables you want to start organic home vegetable gardens with, you will have to learn about how to water them properly. Vegetables need lots of water on those hot summer days. When planting organic vegetable gardens in a large area, you might want to consider using a soaker hose.

To start organic home vegetable gardens requires manual labor (yes, actual work), and a lot of patience. However, the rewards of planting and growing your own vegetables considerably out ways the work it will take to grow it successfully.

Food 4 Wealth – Preparing Soil For Vegetable Garden

It can truly be helpful to grow a vegetable garden in your backyard. However, preparing soil for vegetable garden can become quite a challenge. Soil preparation is only the start of the many steps you will need to take if you want to successfully set up a vegetable garden.

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However, do not let the challenge of preparing soil for vegetable garden dampen your interest in setting your own vegetable garden in your backyard. You might be living in the suburbs but this does not mean you can no longer plant vegetables in your backyard. Through proper soil preparation, you can easily look forward to harvesting fresh produce from your garden.

So what does one need to do to prepare the soil for a vegetable garden? Generally, everything starts with selecting the best location for your garden. The most important factors you will need to consider are the amount of sunlight that area receives each day, and the soil structure of that area. You will also need to consider other factors like the wind. If it becomes too windy, you will need to set up wind breakers like fences or taller crops or plants. You will also need to ensure that your garden can easily receive sufficient water.

Once you have selected the perfect spot for your vegetable garden, you will then need to start removing weeds, rocks, and other debris from it. You will also need to add rich and organic humus into the soil to help improve the soil structure.

There are still many other things involved in preparing soil for vegetable garden. But you need not worry; you can always learn more about these different steps with the help of the World Wide Web. So start searching for guides and tips on how to prepare the soil and set up a vegetable garden today.

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Vegetable Gardening Tips

If you were not already aware of the trend, more and more people are planting vegetable gardens at home. For many the appeal stems from the fact that vegetable gardens produce veggies that are much cheaper than those bought at a store. Many argue vegetables from a vegetable garden are healthier since you control pesticide use, and most say they even taste better when they are home-grown.

Vegetable gardening is really not that different than growing flowers in a typical garden. First of all you need to decide how big the garden you wish to plant will be. Next you select a place in your yard to plant it. You should choose a spot on your property that has good water drainage so that your garden is not drowned by heavy summer rains, a spot that is not too shady to allow plenty of sunshine, and a spot with good healthy soil. You should also surround your garden with a fencing of some sort since many types of animals will be naturally drawn to your garden.

It is essential before you even begin your planting that the the soil is properly prepared through cultivation and the application of organic material. Soil should be plowed to control weeds and to mix mulch into the soil. Mulching is a vital part of soil preparation since organic materials added to the soil during this process release nitrogen, minerals, and many other nutrients into the soil that plants need to thrive and grow.

Consider using a natural compost to feed your garden, a compost consists of waste materials like grass clippings and rotten foods which you can create yourself if you build a compost bin. The type and amount of fertilizer to use depends on the soil you have as well as the types of vegetables you wish to plant. Some plants have very specific needs like many leafy plants such as cabbage, spinach, and lettuce, which usually grow better with more nitrogen. While root crops like potatoes, beets, turnips, and carrots require more potash. Tomatoes and beans use a lot less fertilizer, while plants like onions, celery, and potatoes need a larger amount of fertilizer.

One thing vitally important in vegetable gardening is the gardens arrangement. No single solution will work for every garden, due of course to varying conditions. However, a popular method of arranging a vegetable garden is to plant vegetables needing limited space together with those that require more room together. It is generally advised to plant taller plants towards the back of the garden so that the sunlight is ample.

Weed control is even more vital in a vegetable garden since they will rapidly take up all the water, light, and nutrients meant for the vegetables. You can get rid of such weeds by cultivation and/or mulching. Natural mulches work best, and the most popular mulch is clean pine straw because it helps protect the garden from erosion, insects, and fluctuating temperature. Keep in mind you need to purchase pine straw that has been cleaned and dried so that you do not have even more weeds than you started with, pine straw straight out of the woods in your backyard is not a great idea.

The great thing about vegetable gardens is that they are not that expensive to start, and the taste of your very own home-grown vegetables definitely beats vegetables from the store. If you careful prepare your garden, you will enjoy many days of fresh produce. Just make sure to take the proper precautions when planting, and continue to keep up with the maintenance of your garden. Have a delicious summer!

Key Points To Success With Your Organic Vegetable Garden

 

Many people across the developed world are looking for new and rewarding ways to go green and avoid the pitfalls of modern food cultivation and supply. Organic gardening has become a popular method for ordinary people to grow their own vegetables, using only natural methods of fertilization and pest-control.

 

Food grown in this way is not only more healthy, but also tastes better. Organic vegetables and fruit are more nutritional, contain a higher vitamin content and have no chemical residue. Growing your own food without chemicals is also better for the environment.

 

There's also the fact to consider, that if you grow your own fruit and vegetables, you know what's in them.

 

Organic vegetable gardening is no harder than traditional gardening methods once you have the basics in place. I have prepared some key points that will help you to success with your organic vegetable garden.

 

More attention needs to be given to the soil than with a traditional gardening approach. Turn the soil regularly, whilst adding and mixing-in compost. Compost consists largely of leaves, vegetable scraps, dead flowers and grass clippings. Compost also retains moisture, has nutrients, acts as a natural pest-controller and will provide most of the materials necessary for your organic vegetable garden to grow and flourish.

 

I would suggest making your own compost heap at the bottom of the garden, or in some out-of-the-way corner. Add all of your crass cuttings, other garden and kitchen-food waste to the mix. Be careful not to add too much animal or fish remains.

 

Once you have your compost ready, spread it over the top soil. Make sure that the layer is about two inches thick. The compost will supply a large part of the minerals and other nutrients that your plants need to grow.

 

There are many organic fertilizers and other organic garden products on offer. If you are a vegetarian I suggest you check the label, because some of them contain animal products like fish oil, bone and leather.

 

Make sure that the seeds or plants that you buy are organic. These are easily available to buy online if you have trouble purchasing them in your local area.

 

If you are starting your vegetable garden from seeds, these will need to be planted either indoors or in a greenhouse. Plant them in a container with plenty of organic soil. Make sure that they have plenty of light and water, but don't over-water them as they can die easily. The soil just needs to be moist.

 

When your seedlings have two leafs on them it is time to transfer them to a bigger container. Consider potting your plants in biodegradable pots, as these can be planted straight into the soil.

 

As I have already said, your compost will act as a natural pest-controller. Organic gardening, however, allows for a certain level of insect and pest activity. Consider actively enticing insect predators to your crops, such as ladybugs and birds, by keeping a water source nearby. There are also some household items that you can use, such as garlic and hot peppers, to keep insects away.

 

These key points should guide you to success with your organic vegetable garden. When you harvest your crop, you will know that not only is the taste far superior, but that your vegetables are much more healthy than traditional methods of growing food.

Organic Vegetable Gardening For Delicious and Healthy Meals All Year Long

Once you have gotten everything together that you will need to create and maintain your organic vegetable garden you need something to plant in it. For many choosing what vegetables to grow is the fun part of organic vegetable gardening since you get to imagine what sort of vegetables you will see shooting up from your new garden. There are many organic vegetable seeds available for sale from retailers both online and offline. In fact, there are so many seeds to choose from that some people find themselves completely overwhelmed by their options.

If you are someone that has never grown vegetables before then it is important that you stick to vegetables that are easy to grow. Even though they might be vegetables that you have not usually eaten before or never thought about growing you might be surprised by the results. A good organic gardening book is helpful. Many organic gardeners have found that vegetables they usually hated when purchased canned or frozen, taste delicious when harvested from their own backyard. The following are a few vegetables that are easy to go organically and often a delicious treat.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are a popular vegetable to grow at home because they can grow well in all climates. There are many different varieties of tomatoes available, many of which do not require any stakes or fences to grow against. Cherry tomatoes are especially popular because they are usually expensive in stores but are great in salads and served as appetizers in many recipes.

When growing organic tomatoes it is important that they get enough water and sunlight. In order to get the best results and the largest harvest possible you must be sure to pick your tomatoes as soon as they ripen.

Chilies & Peppers

Peppers are a great organic vegetable to grow if you are working with a small amount of space or growing vegetables in pots or containers. They will grow well and will grow almost all year round if the conditions are right. Peppers do not have to be harvested as soon as they appear ripe. This means that you can wait and pick your peppers as you need them.

When you do want to harvest all your peppers storage is very easy. They can be dried by placing them in a dark, dry, place with lots of air (an attic) for a few weeks. If you do not have a good place to dry peppers and chilies, they will often keep if stored in a tight glass jar. Remember that a good organic gardening guide is a useful resource to help you get started.

Zucchini

Zucchini and most squash/pumpkins are great for first organic vegetable gardening project. They are easy to plant and grow very quickly which means you do not have to wait a long time to actually start seeing results. Many people feel as if their zucchinis grow literally overnight.

When growing Zucchini and other squash it is important that you or your family members pick them right away. This will help encourage new plants to grow and will leave you with a large harvest. If you are growing pumpkins then you should wait to harvest them until all of the vines have died.

Peas

Peas are a favorite vegetable for many children so growing organic peas is a great idea if you are growing food for a family. Peas are another vegetable that will grow in extremely large amounts and will grow from spring, through summer, and even into winter. In some climates peas will grow nearly all year round making them a great source of fresh, organic, food.

When growing peas it is important that the plants have support usually in the form of a stake or support that can be found at a plant supply store or nursery. Peas must be watered often and watched constantly for weeds. Too many weeds will quickly ruin your crop of peas so weed them often and carefully.

Turnips

Turnips are another vegetable that grow quickly and easily. Both the root and the leaves can be eaten and turnips are great raw, roasted, boiled, or mashed. When growing turnips the only thing you have to remember is to water them often since turnips need a lot of water to grow.

Corn

If you have the space for it corn is a great vegetable to plant. Roasted or grilled corn is great addition to any meal and watching a corn crop ripen is a wonderful sight. Plus the corn stalks can later be used as compost!

When growing corn you have got to be sure the seeds are planted at least 15 inches apart. Make sure the seeds are well fertilized with compost when they are first planted and again in another two weeks. You will be able to start enjoying your fresh organic corn after the first silks appear.

Beets

Beets will grow beautifully in a well fertilized area and fresh organic beets will always be much better than anything you will find in a can or even in the grocery store. When growing beets always make sure there is enough mulch down to keep the soil warm in the cool months and cool in the summer. Make sure you harvest all of your beets before the first frost comes.

Potatoes

Seed potatoes are easy to plant and even easier to grow. Weed and hoe often for best results and it is best to plant them in larger organic gardens. Planting potatoes with your other crops will often help discourage some insects and children love digging potatoes in the fall.

Carrots

Plant your carrot seeds in early spring and once you have harvested the first crop you can always plant more. As long as the soil is loose and deep enough you can get carrots to grow. Fresh organic carrots are a great addition to any garden.

Green Beans

Planting green beans can help save you money if you are a parent or person that buys canned green beans often. Green beans can be planted as soon as the cold weather breaks and there is no chance of the ground freezing or the plants frosting. You can purchase seeds that will grow in a bush or those that will grow against a pole or stake. For smaller gardens it is usually easier to plant pole green beans.

Lettuce

Lettuce is an easy must have if you are a salad eater. There are many varieties available and lettuce should be planted before the weather gets too warm. The hot summer weather will cause your lettuce to wilt quickly but during the cool spring your lettuce will thrive.

Radish

Radishes are another great vegetable for salad eaters and one of the first vegetables a new organic gardener should try. They are easy to plant and can be grown all through summer and into the fall.

Spring Onions

Spring onions are easy to plant since they only need a lot of water to grow. They are a great garnish to any dish AND planting onions around your garden border will help discourage pests.

You can see that organic gardening for beginners is not so hard to do. The key thing in organic vegetable gardening is too be patient and carefully nurture your plants. And remember that even in a urban environment you can make your own compost, so keep all the cuttings from your vegetable garden.

Vegetable Gardening Tips for Beginners

Furthermore, the space of the garden and the availability of water play a major role in vegetable gardening. Keep in mind that gardening requires a lot of water so that your vegetables will grow. Anyway, having to grow a vegetable garden and nurture them gives you a sense of fulfillment and planting a healthy vegetable garden provide us so many benefits such as organic food, and minimizing expenses. In this article, we will talk about several tips on starting a vegetable garden.

 

Select the vegetables you want to grow

This is the most important step in starting a vegetable garden. We must identify first what vegetables we want to plant. It is easier on your part to plant vegetables that are easier to grow such as carrots, radishes, tomatoes and squash. You must research these vegetables first on what particular soil they are suitable.

Examine the quality of the soil

Once you identify on what vegetables you want to plant, you must check the soil quality. The soil serves as the lifeline of the garden. You must make sure that the soil and your vegetables have a good match. The pH level that is needed for your soil is 6.5. The pH level of your soil determines how much nutrients your vegetables will be given.

Choose a good spot

Once you know the soil quality, examine the location to ensure that your garden will have enough sunlight. A successful garden requires 8 hours of sunlight and make sure that there is adequate wind since too much wind will damage the crops. Moreover, ensure that there are fences available to protect your garden.

Maintenance of the garden

When everything is in place, all you need to focus on is how you maintain your garden. Water your garden at least once or twice a week. Make sure your plants are rehydrated and maintain their particular moisture.  Once your vegetables are ripe, harvest them. In addition, try to improve harvest more often in order to increase production.

Anyway, once you have your vegetables harvested, you can enjoy your newfound success as a gardener.

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