Our vegetable gardening software shows the approximate spacing requirements for the plants you have selected. However, it is best to follow the spacing directions given on your seed packets or small plants, as space requirements vary according to the plant variety you have chosen. ...
There are misconceptions about companion planting on the internet, which we found concerning. Many examples of companion planting were based on folklore or hearsay. While observations in our own garden can be valuable, we decided that our reference guide should only highlight companion plant pairings...
This comprehensive guide covers how to start a vegetable garden from scratch, which vegetables to grow, and when to plant what. We’ve also added a “starter” garden plan consisting of easy-to-grow vegetables, companion planting techniques, and some lovely flowers! Let this year be the year...
Starting New Vegetable Plants from Parts Vegetable Spacing Guide Every hungry little plant must compete with everything else in your garden for water, light, nutrients, and root space. Knowing how close you can arrange your plants is crucial to maximizing your garden's productivity while still ach...
5.Follow plant spacing recommendationson your seed packets, and/or thin your vegetables as needed so that they have adequate room to grow! Vegetable Garden Layouts traditional backyard row garden plot flower bed or border garden raised bed or square foot garden ...
within-row plant spacingseedhead formationmineral compositionField studies were conducted in the summer of 1997 and 1998 to determine the influence of three within-row plant spacings (0.3, 0.6, and 0.9 m) on the growth, yield, and mineral composition of vegetable amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus L....
Water your garden thoroughly the day before you intend to plant. Sowing Vegetable Seeds in the Garden Stretch a string between the two stakes you set to mark the row, or use a straight piece of lumber, and use it as a guide to open a 'V' shaped furrow with the corner of your hoe....
Timing is Key: Plant your chosen variety after the danger of frost has passed, ensuring soil temperatures have reached a consistent 45°F (7°C). Spacing Matters: Allow adequate space between plants to facilitate optimal growth and airflow, typically 12-18 inches apart. Sunlig...
◆ Plan your garden in minutes: Organize your raised beds or patch with companion and combative plant information. Use square foot gardening layout grid for easy spacing of 80+ plants, and over 1,000 varieties. ◆ Learn how to grow, step by step: Build your garden with proper soil, fertil...
Next, make sure that you mulch around your plants in the garden. Not only does this help keep weeds down, but it also helps to retain the moisture around the plant. Mulch can also help keep the roots at a stable temperature. Read this guide to learnhow to mulch. ...