There exists something absolutely fantastic about sowing a little seedling, seeing it grow into a healthy vegetable and then harvesting the produce in order to feed all your family members. The sense of achievement and fulfillment definitely will leave you beaming, and hopefully those around you, as well.
Sure, you’ve got to put in some work, however the rewards are worthwhile – you’ll be out in the fresh air, you will end up getting some exercise, you will be discovering something new in addition to taking pleasure in food that has been produced just as you want it to be.
But if the whole thought of growing your own is of interest yet would seem to be somewhat problematic, it needn’t be. When you have your ground prepared, grab yourself a number of seeds and you should soon be enjoying delightful home-grown fruit and veg, and pondering why you decided not to begin years ago.
Getting started Presuming you’re already lucky enough to own your very own plot, be it a council-run allotment or even a veg patch in your own back garden, then apart from having a few simple bits of supplies, all you’ll need to get things started is good old-fashioned hard work – and some good weather wouldn’t go amiss, either!
But before you go rushing off with fork in hand, it truly is vital to have a very good planting plan, even if it’s only provisional, particularly if you’re a new comer to this ‘growing your own’ game. You will need to have an notion of what you prefer to grow (make sure you opt for stuff you know your family would certainly actually eat) and the whats and wherefores of how to go about it. Keep it basic at the start and once you’ve tasted success, move ahead to more adventurous crops and add fruit and veg you prefer growing instead of only sticking to the more regular types. Comply with instructions on the back of the seed packet for special planting conditions.
Great plot It’s possible you’ll need to prepare the ground prior to starting planting. If you put in the groundwork at this time, you’ll most certainly reap the rewards, so as you get down to digging, think about the pleasure you’ll get when you’re tucking into your own fresh produce. The most important job is to get rid of the weeds as they’ll be fighting your fruit and veg for water, nutrients and space. It’s best to dig them out by hand, getting as much of the root out as possible, as using a rotavator simply chops up the roots. For annual weeds, this doesn’t cause a problem, but for perennial weeds like dandelions, each piece of root can make a new plant, so instead of getting rid of them, you’re just making more!
Once you’ve dug the plot over and got rid of as many weeds as possible, it’s worth adding some well-rotted compost to improve the condition of the soil – this will not only boost the structure but give your seeds and plants a head start. It’s also a good idea to apply a fertiliser to increase the nutrient content for your hungry soon-to-be veggies. For organic gardeners, incorporate a balanced general fertiliser such as blood, fish and bones about two weeks before you sow any seeds, and for traditionalists, try inorganic Growmore.
The final step to seed-ready soil is raking so you get a fine, crumbly tilth (top layer of soil). Remove any stones and you’re all set. Happy sowing and growing!
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