Today’s Garden Ideas

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For those that are new to growing vegetables and have started their own vegetable garden, or are thinking about it, there are some important considerations you need to keep in mind before you start. Fortunately, growing veggies is a lot easier than it is to grow many other different plants. You only need to plan well, plant well, and care well, in order to ensure you have a wealth of tasty vegetables in no time.
Climate needs to be your first consideration. You need to be aware of the conditions you have for the vegetables you want to plant. You have to understand how your veggies will be influenced by various climates, whether you live in cold, temperate, or tropical climates. For example, you don’t want to be planting tomatoes, a heat lover, if there is frost in the forecast. Research your veggies before you plant.

For the most part, veggies like onions, beans, cauliflower, and broccoli will grow in climates that are cooler. Cooler temps range in 50-70 F, or 10-20 C, and these vegetables will tolerate frost easily. On the other hand, vegetables that prefer warmer climates, such as 60-75 F or 15-25 C are those such as lettuce, cabbage, and carrots. Other vegetables such as eggplant, potatoes, corn, and tomatoes need even hotter climates.

You also need to make sure that your garden will not be exposed to wind. This will dry out soils and break taller plants. Cold winds in particular are enemies to veggies, and these will stunt your plant’s growth and will take with them any heat that the sun is providing. If you live in a windy area, create a windbreaker such as a lattice or a fence to alleviate wind effects.

Your vegetables will also not like the shade too much, so keep them in the sunlight. They will need at least five hours daily. You’ll know if they aren’t getting enough if they are smaller than average. Taller vegetables, such as corn, should be planted north of any of your shorter vegetables. Conversely, lower vegetables, such as lettuce and cabbage, need to be planted south.

The weather and the effects the sun has on the weather are all factors you need to consider when getting your vegetable garden ready. If you work with, not against the weather, your veggie garden will be that much more a success.