Your Vegetable Plot
Find out more about the ideal vegetable plot
Your Vegetable Plot
vegetables | grow your own
Every garden no matter how small can be used to grow a selection of
vegetables. It is even possible to grow many vegetables in pots and trays - for example,
growing potatoes in an old dust bin. However, if you intend to be self-sufficient in vegetables you will need a decent sized
vegetable plot in your garden and the time to care for it.
Grow Your Own Vegetables
Each week expect to spend around
5 minutes per square metre of vegetable plot
weeding, tidying and so on. Therefore to maximise your yields and the quality of the vegetables you grow it is often better to reduce the size of your proposed plot so that you have the time to give it your full attention. Decide how many hours you can dedicate per week to
growing vegetables and set your plot size accordingly (within the constraints of the amount of land you have). For example, if you can spend three hours per week on your vegetable plot then your plot should not be much larger than 25 x 12 feet.
Your plot must also be positioned so that it gets at least six hours of sunlight daily as vegetables need a lot of
sun, and also water must be readily available. If possible position your plot in a
sheltered location where the soil will warm up quickly in the spring and give you a head start and a longer
growing season.
Well drained fertile
soil is essential for a high yielding vegetable garden. Remove as many stones as possible, and add organic matter such as
compost or manure to increase fertility. The soil should be tilled and raked over before planting.
Raised beds help to protect the structure of the soil and make it easier to tend to your crops.
Click here to find out about the importance of
crop rotation.
Article Published: 13:12, 8th Jul 2008
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