How to make your own vegetable garden without dying in the attempt

The growing trend towards a healthy and organic diet has decided many people to grow their own vegetables in their gardens, terraces and even in pots.

There is no problem in that the garden coexists with other plants, the important thing is to choose a place with adequate soil, ease of irrigation and a minimum of six hours of sun a day.

If we are going to create a vegetable garden on the terrace, we must take into account that the cultivation tables, drawers or containers that are going to be used have the necessary depth for the development of the plants that will be grown.

Growing in pots is totally viable and can be just as successful as if it were done directly on the ground, as long as you take into account that you have to spend more time due to the small dimensions of the container.

If carrots, potatoes, onions, etc., are planted, due to the shape of their roots or their tubers, they will need more space and depth to grow properly than lettuce, peppers, tomatoes or aubergines, which develop less deep and shaped roots. hair.

When planting, it can be done in two different ways: directly from the seed or using already developed plants. This last system is good to speed up the roots and growth of plants, and significantly shortens the time of cultivation.

Choose substrate

There are many types in the market. To achieve a good production it is advisable to mix earthworm humus and coconut fiber. The humus provides the necessary nutrients and the coconut fiber favors the retention of moisture and the growth of the vegetables. Between cultivation and cultivation, it is necessary to provide more humus.

Cultivation tools

The tools must be small and manageable. The basic thing is a shovel, scissors to prune and collect the fruits, a rake, a shower and a sprayer to fumigate.

Irrigation

Irrigation should be frequent but light, since the substrate has less storage capacity due to the shallowness of the cultivation table. The best time to water is the sunset because it favors the infiltration of water into the substrate. You can use a simple shower or something more complex and expensive as a programmed drip system.

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