The fact that farmers are using more and more pesticides while growing vegetables is forcing people to opt for organically grown fruits, vegetables and greens. Though a little expensive, they do not cause harm as does the vegetables that have pesticide residue on them.
Pesticides are nothing but harmful toxic chemicals used to kill and keep away harmful pests and insects from attacking the vegetables and fruits. These can cause diseases to the humans in the long term. While opting for organically grown vegetables and greens, you may want to take the step further to grow your own vegetables organically in your kitchen garden. Why not? Think about it.
As a first step towards the project, get on to the Internet and search information on the kind of soil and climate you have in your region. Next take out the list of vegetables and greens that you can grow easily in this type of climate.
If you have decided on which vegetables you would like to buy, you can choose either to buy seeds and plant them or buy seedlings depending upon your preference.
You will need to create your own manure for the vegetables and hence you should start working on this at least 6 months prior to the start of the garden. Read up on how to make your own compost pit and make the manure that will be ready when you have to start sowing the seeds. You can also explore if compost is available in the local market.
Vegetables and fruits require plenty of sunlight to grow. Therefore choose a place in your garden that gets sufficient sunlight directly and ear mark the same for your project.
In the early stages you should attempt to grow simple and easy vegetables like tomatoes, radish, carrots etc. It makes sense for you to take tips and help from others who are growing similar garden at home too, for their experience will come in handy.
You may have to set up a make shift fence and a net to keep other pests, birds and animals away from getting to the plants and digging up the roots. You do not have to go and buy the net etc. You can use things available locally around your house and make one yourself.
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