Growing Your Own Veg is Easy Peas-y!

Do you want to start a veg patch from scratch, but have no idea where to start? It’s a lot easier than you probably think. In fact, all it really needs is a bit of time and effort. But the end result is a garden full of delicious veggies that you and your family will be able to enjoy at every meal. Around one in three U.S. households now grow some of their food and it’s become so popular that in 2013, Americans spent $3.5 billion on soil, seeds and other veg growing supplies, according to the National Gardening Association. Growing your own fruit and vegetables means you always know what’s in them, which offers a great way to feed your family healthy food without toxic pesticides done the organic way for less money.  Check out how to keep your garden free of pests naturally the organic way  and make sure your are living a healthy lifestyle that can help ensure a healthier future for you and your family.

How much space do you need?

People always worry about whether they have enough room to start a vegetable patch. But vegetables are pretty versatile and can be grown almost anywhere, from a raised bed, tub, in containers such as pots on your porch or a window box. You can even have a small area, then you can grow different crops but in small quantities.

What should you grow?

It can often be tempting to grow everything you come across in plant and seed catalogs. But it is best to focus on growing what you really like. So, if you enjoy eating tomatoes, then grow tomatoes. There’s no point in growing lots of something that will just end up going to waste. Also, avoid things that are too big for your space and make the most of walls and fences for growing climbers like beans and peas.

Here are the top 10 favorite veg Americans love to grow

1.Tomatoes

2.Cucumbers

3.Sweet peppers

4.Green beans

5.Carrots

6.Onions

7.Summer squash

8.Chili peppers

9.Lettuce

10.Peas

Getting your garden ready

If you want to grow as much fresh veg as possible in a small garden, then you might want to use raised beds DIY garden. They are not just easier to look after, but the soil also dries and warms much quicker, so produces better crops. The increased depth is also ideal for root vegetables. It’s essential that you ensure your veg patch contains no weeds, so dig it over and remove all weeds by hand. It’s also a good idea to improve the soil quality with an organic fertilizer.

No backyard? No problem

If you live in a condo or a flat and don’t have a garden consider trying a successful patio or apartment garden. It is also a great idea to thing about possibly using an area of land through a community garden. But if a ground level, outside garden isn’t possible, you can still grow things just on a much smaller scale. You can grow herbs and salad greens on your windowsill or countertop. On a balcony you can grow tomatoes, chards and even strawberries, which can thrive in containers.

Start growing

When it comes to planting, you need to decide whether you are going to grow from seed or from plants. It is generally less effort and safer to buy young plants. But it can also be fun to try growing veg from seed in a greenhouse or even inside your home and then transfer the seedling to your plot. You can even reuse cuttings to grow more veggies. Make sure you take good care of your veggie patch and before long, you will have your own fresh and healthy home-grown veggie to eat and serve to your family.

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