Common Vegetable Garden Problems
To avoid repeating mistakes in the vegetable garden it is helpful to take note of them. Here are some common garden problems and recommendations for preventing them:
- Seedlings die shortly after emergence – This problem is most likely to occur with beans, peas, vine crops, and sweet corn. The presence of soil-borne fungi and planting in cold, wet soil are the main causes. The situation can usually be avoided by planting treated seeds in warm soil.
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Topic: Vegetable Gardening
A First Look at Fall Vegetable Gardening
Many have tried vegetable gardening during the fall season. A lot of those supports have failed due to lack of thoughtful planning and poor cultural practices. Planning the maturity cycle of vegetables should be a top priority when it comes to fall gardening. The early days of August are usually the best time for seeding in the fall. However, seeding shorter-season vegetables like turnips and leafy greens are planted a month after.
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Achieving a Fertile Soil for a Good Harvest
Fertile soil contributes to the attainment of an optimum condition for plant growth. This soil should contain enough moisture and nutrition to support the growth of the plant. However, this soil condition isn’t always present in every vegetable garden. Some gardens may contain coarse and sandy soil that easily dries out. The fertility of this type of soil is also hard to maintain. In some gardens, there are clay soils that hold too much moisture. Moreover, these clay soils are easily compacted depriving the plant of the essential elements.
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Growing Garlic Made Easy
Garlic is a spice you love to put on your dishes. It adds that unique flavor to gravies, tomato sauces, soups, stews, pickles, salads, dressing and breads. Hence it is only logical to grow garlic in your own vegetable garden. Before starting to plant garlic in your garden, it is always best to have a background on how garlic is planted and maintained. Here, we’ll give you a quick look on how garlic is cultivated.
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Pest Control Leading to a Good Harvest
Vegetable gardening doesn’t end with planting a seedling in a garden plot. It is just the beginning of a journey towards a great harvest. In between the start and the final destination of this journey is a task that involves maintaining a suitable condition for plant growth. In vegetable gardening, maintenance involves pest control, which can be done in various ways such as the use of chemicals. However, many experienced gardeners recommend non-chemical pest controls to avoid any allergic reaction to the chemicals.
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Putting Plant Relationships to Good Use in Gardening
You might think that organizing a vegetable garden entails having each vegetable in a single plot. For instance, herbs are planted in one section of the garden while the cabbage is placed in another. In your eyes, this may look great. However, it may not be the ideal and practical thing to do. The ideal and most beneficial way to plant crops is companion planting.
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Common Pests that Invade Vegetable Gardens
Diseases, insects and other critters will try and invade your vegetable garden. The first step of defense is to get to know them and be prepared to treat whatever problems might occur.
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