It might still seem early in the year, but March is the perfect time to start planting your own vegetable garden.
Having your own garden is not only fun, but it also keeps you active, encourages you to spend time outdoors, and is very relaxing as you work with plants and nature. And of course, a courgette soup made with courgettes from your own garden tastes the very best! Lastly, it’s also very educational to maintain a garden together with children, for example.
What are the best tips to get started with a vegetable garden? With the following steps, you’ll be off to a good start:
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Use good soil, such as a special vegetable garden mix. Regular potting soil often contains a lot of artificial fertilizer, which results in a lot of leaves but few roots or bulbs.
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Make sure there is at least 20 cm of soil depth for the plants to grow.
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Think about where to grow the vegetables. Growing in containers or pots helps reduce weeding.
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As a beginner, start by sowing easy-to-grow plants such as carrots, radishes, spinach, and lettuce.
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Have limited space? Then plant vertical-growing vegetables like kale, climbing courgette, beans, and tomatoes.
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Pay close attention to where you place your garden. Some crops prefer lots of sun, while others thrive better in shade.
There are various apps and books available on how to start your own vegetable garden. There are also many sowing calendars that indicate the best time to plant different crops. Time to make use of that empty patch of your garden so you can soon enjoy homegrown vegetables!