Abby Himburg
SunSouth
Spring has sprung and summer is creeping in. Which means local farm stands are opening back up for business. But for some of you, you’ve questioned if you could grow your own little garden at home. You can! Starting a vegetable garden is fairly easy and can be very rewarding. But where do you start? Here’s a few tips on how to get started.
-Map out how big you want your garden to be. A 16x20 garden is a great size for beginners and will feed a family of four. Don’t make your garden too big or else you will get overwhelmed.
-Be sure to plant your garden in a spot that gets a lot of sunlight. Crops need at least 6 hours of sunlight a day.
-If possible, plant your rows from north to south with at least 3 feet of spacing in between each row.
- Figure out what you want to plant. Here’s some crops that are easy for beginners:
- Tomato
- Basil
- Cucumbers
- Carrots
- Squash
- Beans
-Till the ground up and add manure to make the soil rich in nutrients.
-Be sure to read the label on the seeds to see how far apart to space the produce.
-Water your plants but pay attention and don’t over water them.
-You want to protect your produce from harmful bugs and diseases, but be careful because not all bugs are harmful.
-Once you are done planting, add mulch to the top of the bed to prevent weeds and to keep in moisture.
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