Block planting is one of the best ways you can save space and increase your produce yield in your garden. While you'll need to leave a few inches of space between the blocks, it is a lot less than the space needed for straight file rows of carrots. And, unlike straight file rows, block planting is easy to do even if you're limited by space. In a row of six blocks, for example, you could plant two carrots per block.
The traditional vegetable garden layout has rows of plants. Blocks of vegetables are more productive than rows. Block gardening takes up less space than row gardening and allows for more walking paths between rows. A 10-by-10 vegetable plot can be divided in four blocks that are four by four foot each, each 2 feet across. You can easily tend to the rows by creating a narrow path that separates them.
FAQ
What is the most important thing to do before you start a new garden?
Preparing the soil is the most important step in starting a garden. This involves adding organic matter like composted manure and grass clippings as well as leaves, straw, straw, and other materials that provide nutrients to the soil. Next, you will plant your seeds or seedlings directly into the prepared holes. Finally, water thoroughly.
What is the best way to determine what kind of soil I have?
The color of the soil can tell you how much organic matter it contains. You will find more organic matter in darker soils that those of lighter colors. You can also do soil tests. These tests measure the number of nutrients present in the soil.
What is a plant calendar?
A planting schedule is a list listing the dates when plants should be planted. The goal is to maximize growth while minimizing stress for the plant. Early spring crops like spinach, lettuce, and peas must be sow after the last frost date. Summer beans, squash, cucumbers and squash are all later spring crops. Fall crops include carrots and cabbage, broccoli, cauliflowers, kale, potatoes, and others.
How much space does a vegetable garden require?
A good rule of thumb is that one square foot of soil requires 1/2 pound of seed. If you have a 10-foot by 10-foot area (3m by 3m), then 100 pounds will be needed.
Statistics
- Most tomatoes and peppers will take 6-8 weeks to reach transplant size so plan according to your climate! - ufseeds.com
- According to a survey from the National Gardening Association, upward of 18 million novice gardeners have picked up a shovel since 2020. (wsj.com)
- According to the National Gardening Association, the average family with a garden spends $70 on their crops—but they grow an estimated $600 worth of veggies! - blog.nationwide.com
- 80% of residents spent a lifetime as large-scale farmers (or working on farms) using many chemicals believed to be cancerous today. (acountrygirlslife.com)
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How To
How do I keep weeds from my vegetable garden?
The biggest threat to the growth of healthy vegetables is weeds. They are a threat to water, nutrients and sunlight as well as for space. These tips will prevent them destroying your garden.
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When they flower, take all the plants with you
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Be sure to remove any debris or leaves from the base.
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Use mulch
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Drink water frequently
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Rotate crops
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Don't let grass grow for too long
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Keep soil moist
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Plant early
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Harvest often
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Add compost
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Avoid using chemical pesticides
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Organic vegetables are best
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Buy heirloom seeds
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Start small
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Learn more about companion-planting
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Be patient
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Enjoy gardening!