Grow my own vegetables - how to plan a vegetable garden

“Grow my own vegetables?” This is something that an ever increasing number of people are asking themselves on a daily basis. With the amount of negative stories in the media in recent years (regarding pesticides and genetically modified food) everyday people like yourself are questioning the wisdom of feeding our children with lesser quality produce.

With some sustained effort we can grow our own delicious and nutritious vegetables. Growing your own vegetables is incredibly worthwhile and satisfying.

Once you have decided you want to grow your own vegetables you should consider how to plan a vegetable garden. There are a number of points you should take into consideration:

1) Size:

Start off small. You don’t want to feel too overawed by the whole experience from the outset. Avoid larger vegetables such as pumpkins and corn. Concentrate on smaller produce such as peas and beets. Remember, you can even grow vegetables in pots if you are really stuck for space.

2) Light:

Ideally you will want to choose a plot which gets about 6 hours of sunshine per day. Be aware that the sun moves around at different times of the day so the amount of shade will differ depending on the time and the season (the sun is at a lower angle in the spring and the autumn.

3) Soil:

The soil must be prepared to ensure optimum growing results. Loosen the soil with a tiller or a spade so it becomes crumbly and fine. Add a good organic fertilzer to it and mix in thoroughly. It’s best to do this a few weeks before you plant any seeds. Your luscious vegetables will love you for it.

4) Wind Breakers:

The air circulation is important but you need to strike the right balance. Crops which rely on the wind such as tomatoes, aubergines and peppers thrive but too much wind can result in a loss of moisture to the earth, damage the soil and reduce yields.

5) Ergonomics:

You need to get the practicalities right from the off to avoid not enjoying the whole experience. For example, when planning a vegetable garden try and have a plot where you have easy access to water. It may be worth having an outside tap installed if you don’t already have one. Struggling with umpteen buckets of water is not much fun!

6) Level:

Wherever you choose your plot to be make sure the land is flat. Plots on a slope tend to lead to soil erosion. If the plot you have is on a slope all is not lost. On a slope which is south facing the soil warms up much quicker which is great for all crop yields. Be sure to keep a sloping plot regularly planted.

7) Attitude:

 Approach the whole experience with a positive and determined state of mind. Although you may have no experience in this area everybody has to start somewhere. There are in fact many professionals and experts in this area which are only too willing to help you plan your vegetable garden and supply priceless tips and advice.

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