Deciding what, where, when and how to plant is difficult; many factors need to be taken into consideration. With a planting guide handy, garden newbies will find it easy to plant favorite fruits and vegetables every time. Below are some popular choices to help with garden planning:
Pole beans or snap beans are a summer garden favorite. Then can be sown directly into the ground and at a depth of one inch. Leave four inches between each plant and they will mature in approximately 60-70 days.
Carrots are perfect for spring and fall gardens. Sow seeds directly into the ground and at a depth of 1/8 inch. Carrots need three inches between each plant and will be ready to eat in 62-90 days.
Start cucumbers seeds indoors early in the year so they will be ready for that summer garden. Transplant each plant into the ground, making sure to leave 12 inches between each plant. Maturity is in 50-70 days.
Leaf lettuce can be sowed into the ground for both a spring or fall garden. Leave about three inches in between each plant. Get ready to enjoy those salads in about 40-58 days.
Summer can’t get here soon enough. Start melon seeds now for a summer garden. Space the plants about 18 inches apart and they will be ready mature in about 75-110 days.
Bell peppers are best when started indoors very early in the year. Place mature plants in the ground leaving about 18 inches between each plant. Expect those peppers ready in about 60-100 days.
There is nothing better than homegrown tomatoes. Start seeds early in the year for planting in a summer garden. Be sure to leave 24 inches in between each plant. Enjoy those red beauties in about 53-90 days.
Planting those favorite fruits and veggies will be a breeze for all gardening newbies using this easy planting guide.Spending a little time now doing some garden planning will save lots of time later. Start seeds early in the year to allow them enough time to germinate and grow before transferring them to the garden. Be sure to wait until after the frost season before planting them in the ground.
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