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Growing a Home Vegetable Garden A Comprehensive Guide

Growing a Home Vegetable Garden A Comprehensive Guide
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  • Mark Cole
  1. What is the best layout for a vegetable garden?
  2. What vegetables can be planted together chart?
  3. How do I organize my vegetable garden?
  4. What is the best soil composition for a home garden?
  5. What should I plant next to tomatoes?
  6. What vegetables should not be planted together?
  7. What can you not plant near tomatoes?
  8. What can I plant next to carrots?
  9. What herbs are best planted next to each other?

What is the best layout for a vegetable garden?

The most basic garden plan consists of a design with straight, long rows running north to south orientation. A north to south direction will ensure that the garden gets the best sun exposure and air circulation. A garden that runs east to west tends to get too shaded from the crops growing in the preceding row.

What vegetables can be planted together chart?

Companion Planting Chart

Type of VegetableFriends
CabbageBeets, celery, chard, lettuce, spinach, onions
CarrotsBeans, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, tomatoes
CornClimbing beans, cucumber, marjoram, peas, pumpkins, squash, sunflowers, zucchini
OnionsCabbage, carrots, chard, lettuce, peppers, tomatoes

How do I organize my vegetable garden?

Aim to plant crops in triangles rather than rows.

Avoid planting in square patterns or rows. Instead, stagger the plants by planting in triangles. By doing so, you can fit 10 to 14% more plants in each bed. Just be careful not to space your plants too tightly.

What is the best soil composition for a home garden?

The best soil suitable for vegetables includes lots of compost and organic matter such as composted leaves and ground or shredded, aged bark. Whatever you're starting with, incorporate enough organic material so that the amended soil is neither sandy nor compacted.

What should I plant next to tomatoes?

Companion Plants to Grow With Tomatoes

What vegetables should not be planted together?

What Plants Should Not Be Planted Together?

What can you not plant near tomatoes?

Plants that should not share space with tomatoes include the Brassicas, such as broccoli and cabbage. Corn is another no-no, and tends to attract tomato fruit worm and/or corn ear worm. Kohlrabi thwarts the growth of tomatoes and planting tomatoes and potatoes increases the chance of potato blight disease.

What can I plant next to carrots?

Carrots – Plant with beans, Brassicas, chives, leeks, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, pole beans, radish, rosemary, sage, and tomatoes. Avoid planting with dill, parsnips, and potatoes. Generally speaking, it's a good idea to keep some space between root crops so they don't compete for available phosphorus.

What herbs are best planted next to each other?

Moisture loving herbs such as tarragon, cilantro, and basil should be grouped together. Parsley should be included as well, but be aware that parsley is a biennial and will die back after two years. For a truly aromatic pairing, try growing lemon verbena and lemon thyme together.

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