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| VEGETABLE PLANTING GUIDE |
Location:
Most vegetables grow best in the sun. So
look for a sunny location in your yard. Ideally, an area that gets about eight
hours or more of direct sunlight. The area should also have good drainage. If
the area you want to grow your vegetables doesn’t drain well or is always
wet, you may want to create raised planting areas or grow your vegetables in
containers.
Soil
Preparation:
Every year it is important to add compost to your
soil to help maintain good texture, providing the necessary nutrients for
vegetables to produce well. For every 100 square feet, we recommend using 2
bags of Gold Rush (a high quality fir mulch with 15% chicken manure) and 1 bag
of PayDirt(a premium organic soil builder). In addition, we recommend adding
Gypsum to your vegetable garden. Gypsum not only helps loosen your soil, but
also provides a valuable source of calcium which helps prevent blossom end rot
on tomatoes. Finally, add Master Start at the rate of 2 pounds per 100 sq. feet
to your garden. Master Start is an excellent starting fertilizer that provides
many necessary nutrients needed for the development of your vegetables. Spread
the compost, gypsum, and Master Start evenly over your area and turn into the
top 6 inches of your soil. If you are planting in containers or are filling
raised beds, we recommend the Rose Planting Mix. This awesome blend of compost
and nutrients provides excellent results for your vegetables.
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Watering:
Water is important for a good garden, but it
is important not to overwater. For optimal performance, vegetables need enough
water to keep the soil around their roots moist, but not drenched. Young plants
need more frequent watering, while more mature plants may only need watering
once or twice a week. Watering thoroughly once a week is better than watering a
little every day. During hot weather, additional watering may be necessary,
especially if the plants are not well established.
Fertilizing:
Plants need nutrients to
grow and thrive. We recommend fertilizing with Master Start(5-20-10 with
micronutrients) or the EB Stone Vegetable Food every 6 weeks. It is important
to make sure the soil is moist before applying fertilizer and water thoroughly
after applying the fertilizer to avoid burning the plants.
Insect Control:
Insects can cause a
lot of damage in your garden if not controlled. We recommend inspecting your
vegetables often, especially when the plants are young, to keep bug problems
under control. There are many safe and effective methods for insect control.
For specific information about pests in your garden, please ask us at
Mid City Nusery. |
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