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 Got a dacha, but keep buying vegetables at the supermarket? Do you want to have your own vegetable garden, but don't know where to start? First, don't be afraid. All gardeners once took their first steps on their site.
The idea of equipping a vegetable garden should not only be welcomed, but also carefully considered. It is important to take everything into account: the area, the condition of the soil, how often it will be possible to come here during the season, whether there is enough money for a greenhouse, if needed. The most common mistake of novice summer residents is the desire to grow everything that is possible on the site. Inspired by their idea, they choose capricious varieties, various exotic plants and completely forget about the existence of unpretentious zucchini, cucumbers, radishes, peas or greens.
But you can grow these vegetables with minimal effort. For them, it is necessary to allocate an area in advance, so that in the spring you do not have to plant these crops according to the principle "where there is space left."
Let's start simple
You should know that not all plants are good in open ground, where weather conditions affect their growth. Tomatoes and peppers, for example, love growing in a greenhouse. True, if you manage to grow healthy, strong enough seedlings, then you can plant it outdoors.
Beginners should start with low-growing varieties, which will help to choose which will help the word "determinant" on the seed bag. When growing such varieties, there is no need to form a bush, moreover, it is not at all necessary to plant them together with other vegetables in the beds. If you plant them in large flower pots, then in bad weather the plants can be taken from the garden and temporarily put on a closed veranda or even brought into the house.
Everything is on schedule
Tomatoes and peppers are sown for seedlings from mid-March. It is possible later, but at the same time it is necessary to take into account the following: in order to get strong enough, the sprouts will need at least two months. But cucumbers, beloved by all summer residents, grow much faster, so you can not think about them until mid-April.
Seedling care
There are several rules for growing quality vegetable seedlings. For beginners, the following five are important:
- Seeds must be sorted: leave healthy, and remove damaged and empty ones.
- The seeds selected for planting can be "awakened" by soaking in warm water (water temperature - about 40 ° C, time - 3 hours).
- After planting the seeds, the cassettes (cups, pots, etc.) should be covered with plastic wrap, that is, create a greenhouse effect. Before sprouting, they should stand in a warm, dark room, and when sprouts appear, they can be transferred to the light. Best on windowsills from the sunny side.
- Drafts and cold are very dangerous for seedlings, so it makes sense to put pieces of foam under plastic cups.
- It is advisable to water young, not yet strong plants from a spray bottle. This device sprays moisture evenly and does not wash out the soil.
Parting words
These tips will help at the first stage, you will find other subtleties of gardening in the relevant literature. If you managed to grow seedlings, then the rest will work out too. Good harvests!
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