Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Visit Ohio Garden Centers And Start Growing Your Own Vegetables

By Georgia Diaz


It is wonderful to start your own mini food supply at home, and many are really enjoying taking care of their plants. Growing vegetables is not just gardening, it is a source of food, and will help you to save money. This brings so much meaning to the work you put into gardening. You will quickly notice that home-grown vegetables are much tastier than those bought in the shops, and that they are much healthier as well. In the summer, it is the best time to visit some Ohio garden centers to choose your vegetable seedlings.

The climate in Ohio's towns and cities is considered to be good for growing all sorts of veggies. The soil in most regions is suitable too, which means that you can concentrate on planning the space in your backyard for your planting. Even if you feel slightly overwhelmed by the thought of food gardening, you can quickly learn what to do. If time is limited, start with just one variety, and slowly increase your production.

Firstly, you can decide where you will place your vegetable patch. You don't need an exceptionally large area, but of course, the more space you have the more you can grow. It is important to select an area that gets at least twelve hours of sun. Keep an eye on the area for a few days to see if it is ideal.

One thing that should be considered is the time at which you will plant your vegetable seedlings. It is no use starting when the weather is too cold, therefore try to wait until later in April or up until mid May. It is best to allow your crops some time to grow in warm weather so that you can get the most out of them.

When you start a bit later on in summer, you should not buy seedlings, but rather small plants that have already begun to grow. Many people do this with eggplants and tomatoes, but there is a huge variety from which to choose. When the plants have grown a bit, they can be transferred to soil in your backyard.

If you have bought plants that have had some time for growth they will be in seed trays. They will be ready to put into soil when they reach about four to five inches in height, or about late August. You will then have vegetables ready from anytime starting early November. Cool-season vegetables include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, turnips or cabbage.

Check your soil before you plant anything. By looking at its color you can determine if it is rich in nutrients. A light-colored soil will require some fertilizer, so that your plants have sufficient food to grow. Always read the directions on the fertilizer bag, or ask for help from the shop.

At Ohio garden centers, you will find seeds for beans, corn, tomatoes, squash and a wide variety of other kinds of vegetables. You can buy the ones that you find most tasty, or the ones that will fit nicely in your vegetable patch. Some types need a larger area in which to grow.




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