Posted by Georgina | Posted in Gardening | Posted on 03-05-2011
Knowing the exact dimensions of the garden patch is the beginning step of planing for maximum growing potential. The second is determining the purpose of the vegetable patch. Are root vegetables the focus? Fresh produce for the summer table? Mostly salad vegetables? Or is the vegetable patch large enough to include planning for enough plants to provide both growing season and storage harvest? If you ae not sure, seek your answer from tarot card readings.
Once the planting area and type of vegetable plants are determined a planting plan is necessary to utilize the space to its fullest. Drawing up a planting chart will assure sufficient space for each type of plant. The chart should include notes for supports for climbing plants such as beans, cucumbers, snow peas or squash. Draw sections on the chart for specific areas such as green leafy plants, tall plants, bushy plants, climbing plants and plants which spread. A trendy garden aid has been on old trellis or ladder which when placed on top of the ground allows divided spaces for planting areas. You may incorporate this into your chart.
Having a clear planting chart with specific spaces for each plant type will allow purchasing the right amount of seed and starter plants with little worry. The seeds and plants my easily be put into place on planting day even reserving space for later plantings. Maximum use of the vegetable patch may be obtained by thoughtful planning. The harvest will offer the desired vegetables for your specific needs. Such planning saves time and cost yet boosts yield.