If you are dreaming of having your own vegetable garden in your backyard then you must follow my three important tips for growing vegetable garden. Before discussing how you can plant your own vegetable garden. Let’s discuss some of its advantages first:

• With your own vegetable garden you can avoid harmful chemicals which are used on the vegetables you eat.
• Fresh vegetables will be available for cooking and eating raw during harvesting season.
• Availability of vegetables. You can store large amount of vegetables or you can freeze it for its availability in all season.

I think these advantages are enough for encouraging you to have your own vegetable garden. You can grow your own vegetable garden by following below mentioned 3p’s:

PLANNING

First step is planning. In this phase you will consider things like location of your garden and the time you can devote on taking care of it. Location is important because sufficient amount of sunlight is required through out the day by plants. Requirement of sunlight varies according to the type of vegetable plant. While selecting a proper location you must also plan your space wisely. Correct amount of space is also required for proper growing of vegetables. If you are planning to plant single vegetable garden then you can do it in a small space. While if you are planning to plant 3 or 4 different vegetables in the same garden, you will need lot of space. The best option is to start planting in small spaces. Try to plant smaller amount of different vegetables.

PREPARING

Next step is preparation. Basically in this phase preparation of soil is considered. You must prepare soil with organic matters. Sufficient amount of nutrients is required by vegetables. For producing quality crop you must prepare your soil before planting.

PLANTING

Planning is completed and all the preparations are also completed. Now come towards the last phase which is planting the vegetables. In this phase you will start planting vegetable garden seeds on newly prepared soil.

If you are planting vegetables in traditional form, you just have to sprinkle seeds on the surface and cover them with a thin layer of soil. If you are using starter seedling plants for your vegetable garden, you have to make a hole on the surface, put your starter plant in the hole and cover it with the soil.

Once planting is completed it means that shortly you will have your own vegetable garden. But the work is not completely finished yet. It’s important that after planting you must take good care of your vegetable garden for its proper growth. You must provide your garden required amount of water and also safeguard your plants from pests and weeds.

If you follow the above mentioned procedure in correct manner, you will see quality vegetables growing in your own vegetable garden.

Growing vegetables at your home can be fun. It will keep you engaged in activities and most of all the health factor will come under consideration. You will ensure yourself that you will be consuming healthy and fresh vegetables which you have grown in your garden.

Although when it comes to growing your own vegetables in your vegetable garden the most confusing question which comes in the mind is how to start a vegetable plot? The answer to this question is very simple; there are some basics which you have to keep in your mind before starting your vegetable plot. In this article I will share step by step procedure through which you can easily start your vegetable plot.

• First major thing is the positioning of your vegetable plot. You must position your vegetable plot in such a way that it should get a minimum of six hours of sunshine. As you already aware that sunlight is essential for plants. Proper positioning for your plot will ensure that your crops get sufficient amount of sunlight.
• Next important thing to consider is the type of soil. Most suitable type of soil for rich and healthy growth of vegetables is sandy loam. You must also remember that you must add compost to your soil. Organic compost must be preferred over chemical fertilizers. You must add compost under the top layer of soil as well as around your plants.
• Layout of your vegetable plot is also important. You have to make sure that your plot is at ground level and your rows should be planted in a north-south direction for gaining maximum sunlight. There should be plenty of space between rows, so that you don’t have to face problems when you harvest your vegetables.
• Plant different vegetable plants in the same area. This will add more varieties to your vegetable plot.
• Transplanting alongside your seeds can be a good idea. This will help in the maturing of crops much earlier, meaning you will have fresh vegetables earlier than waiting for seedlings to mature.
• Use new and fresh seeds when you sow. It is recommended to use new and fresh seeds because older seeds will not germinate properly and will result in poor first crop.
• Last important thing is try to have a plot close to your house. Although this is not compulsory to have a vegetable plot close to your house, it’s because even when it is pouring with rain your can rush out and get fresh vegetables.

After going through above mentioned procedure you can easily start your vegetable plot. Grow you favorite vegetables in your own house.