starting garden first time. any help with knowlege of planting veggie garden! thanks?

Question

tomatoes, watermelons,pumpkins,cumbers,green pepers, green onions.Are all the plants ttrying to plant.

Answer 1

For the types of things you are wishing to grow:

1. ensure your soil is in condition, ie. tilled and loose.

2. Plant your green onions around the border of your garden. This helps somewhat in keeping certain creatures out. IT is not full proof however; you want to enjoy your vegs!

3. Cucumbers/watermelon/ pumpkins need space as they are vined plants. Always plant them on little mounds whether they are seedlings or if you got them already started.

4. Green peppers in straight rows.

5. Tomatoes/ in straight rows however; ensure each plant is at least spaced about 12" apart. Be sure you have stakes ready for when the plants get tall.

6. When the plants are first planted; they need watered daily however; the best times are shortly after sunrise or about two hours before sunset.

7. After the plants are established water when the soil is dry following the same time frame.

8. Talk with your nursery to ensure if you feed or are going to prevent pests that you get the correct supplies which are safe for your plants and keeping them edible!

Answer 2

The most important things in planting a garden for the first time is to not go overboard and to do your research. The first time I planted a garden, I dug up half my backyard, planted way too many plants, didn't research what the plants needed, and I got overwhelmed. Most of the plants died and I hardly got any veggies out of the garden. I was scared away from gardening for several years until I tried another garden last year. I researched the requirements of each plant. I also planted a small garden in accordance with the amount of time I had to spend on it, not the amount of space I had avaliable. I ended up with a few high quality, productive plants.
I think your list of plant is manageable if you grow a few square feet of green onions, 5-6 cucumbers, and 2 to 3 of each other item. Do careful research on each plant to find out its requirements.
Also, think about using a raised garden. You can have better soil conditions for the plants, and it is easier to maintain.

Answer 3

The plants that are worth planting are determined by the amount of area you have. Vine plants (squash, pumpkins etc)can take up a huge area unless you can train them onto a fence. Corn grows high, so it can shade other plants, so plant it on the north side of your garden. The best thing to grow is what you like to eat.

Answer 4

Have you prepared the soil where you wish to plant? The most important part of any garden is getting the soil ready for planting. If it is not rich in humus, well draining, but holds some water, it does not matter what you plant, nothing will grow to its full potential.
Have the soil checked at your local extentions service to determine the acidity level, as well as percentages of nitrogen phosophorous and potasium--the keys to the best harvest.

Answer 5

Much depends on the type of soil you have and the area you live in. You will need to amend your soil so it will grow plants fast and hold water too. And have the right amount of minerals and stuff in it to make the plants grow. Then, after planting, need to fertilize and water regularly. Should be nothing hard to do, if you fix the soil first. Oh yes, they need sun!

Answer 6

That's a great variety.Add companion plants to safeguard
veggies. Plant a variety of flowers among your veggies to attract friendly predators such as ladybugs and spiders. Any fish
fertilizer used as directed will make your garden grow.