How to Start a Veggie Garden

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By RosaT, updated July 09, 2010

Growing your own vegetable garden is a rewarding experience as you become more in tune with your natural surroundings as well as reap the benefits of the seeds you sow. You can start your own vegetable garden even if you do not have adequate cleared ground by using garden planters. These containers come in a variety of sizes and can accommodate many types of vegetables. Look for vegetable seedlings that have already begun to grow to get a head start on your garden.

Things You'll Need
Garden plants
Trowel

Potting soil
Balanced (10-10-10) fertilizer
Vegetable seedlings
Water


1. Place a garden planter in an area with at least six hours of sunlight a day.


2. Fill the garden planter with potting soil formulated for potted vegetables. Use a trowel to scoop the potting soil from its bag into the planter, filling the planter just a few inches from the top.


3. Mix in a balanced fertilizer to add time-released nutrients to the soil. Refer to the manufacturer's label to determine amount needed for your size container.


4. Dig holes in which to place your vegetable seedlings. Refer to the planting guidelines for the particular plants you have chosen to determine spacing and depth. Such guidelines are often included with seedlings that come from a nursery; if this information is not included, look up "[vegetable name] planting guidelines" on an online search engine.


5. Place the vegetable seedlings into their proper holes, gently removing from their original containers by pinching the bottom of the pot while tipping slightly sideways. Fill in the area around the seedling with additional potting soil, tamping the soil down gently around the young plant to secure.


6. Water in the seedlings, being careful not to dislodge the young plants.

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