Planning a Vegetable Garden
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Before starting your garden, you should have an idea of what you want to plant. Ask yourself the following questions:
What does your family like to eat? Broccoli might be an interesting crop to grow, but is it something that you and your family enjoy eating? Personally, I love broccoli so it’d be something that’s on my list, but I can imagine that not too many people would want to grow it. If you don’t like eating a particular vegetable, do you think you’ll like spending your time and energy growing it? Probably not.
What fruits and vegetables would you like to add to your diet? A secondary question you should think about is the list of fruits and vegetables that you need in your diet but you don’t usually get to buy. Sometimes we choose our diets based on what kind of food is available in the nearby markets and groceries. If you decide to grow hard-to-find produce, you’re on your way to getting the diet you need and want rather than a diet of convenience.
How much does your family eat? I know how exciting it feels to try gardening for the first time, but do not get carried away at this point. Plant in moderation, because if you plant more than what you actually need, you will only be wasting your crop, plus the time and resources you spent growing them.
What grows easily in your area? Those who are new to gardening should seriously consider this factor. Some vegetables will require more time and care as opposed to other varieties. If you are new to gardening, you may not yet have the skills necessary to take care of difficult vegetables.
Perhaps the biggest challenge of vegetable gardening is figuring out what to grow. There are so many kinds of vegetables out there that’s its very easy to get tempted and plant almost anything you can think of. But by answering the questions above, it’s easier to narrow down your choices when planning your garden.