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PLAN YOUR SPRING VEG GARDEN WITH SHE GROWS VEG
WHETHER YOU’ RE A GARDENING NOVICE OR A SEASONED GROWER LOOKING TO REFINE YOUR APPROACH, PLANNING YOUR VEGETABLE GARDEN IS THE KEY TO A PRODUCTIVE AND ENJOYABLE GROWING SEASON. ACCORDING TO HEIRLOOM SEED COMPANY, SHE GROWS VEG, CAREFULLY PLOTTING OUT YOUR SPACE WILL ENABLE YOU TO CREATE A VEG PATCH THAT THRIVES ALL YEAR ROUND.
WHAT TO GROW AND WHEN?
SPRING Start sowing your seeds. Fast-growing crops like radishes, lettuce and spinach can often be sown directly outdoors and will give the first harvest of the season. Plant out all but the hardiest varieties as soon as the frost subsides, this timing will vary by region.
SUMMER Focus on tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, beans, squash and other heat-loving crops, keeping plants supported, pruned and healthy. Regularly water and mulch to retain moisture through dry periods and feed regularly if growing in containers.
AUTUMN Plant hardy crops like kale, broccoli, chard and Asian greens and clean up spent plants, adding more compost to beds.
WINTER Start preparing for spring by protecting soil with cover crops or mulch and planning next year’ s layout.
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