I want to have a vegetable garden this summer. The spot I have choose gets between 6 hours of sun. I wanted to know what I should be doing now?-Is it too late to fertilize the soil and how?-Should I be planting seeds in seedlings containers indoor and how do I do that?-Anything else I need to prep for this summerI live in Charlotte NC, trying to figure out when to plant. I am planning on planting:-Garlic-Peppers-Tomatoes-Potatoes-Basil-Mint-Chives -Summer squash-Onions-Spinach-Parsley
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The time cannot be better than now,Yes you can just start doing what you have in mind i.e fertilising the land and planting seeds in seedlings containers indoor si that later you can move them however garlick,potatoes,onions..must be planted directly to the ground.Use your judgement laying the seeds.
first get a good book on gardening.next figure out your last frost date.can you find a spot with more than 6 hours of sun.can start indoors but easier get seedlings of peppers and tomatoes.my sweet peppers didnt grow but my hot came out great.read seed packets on when to plant.fertilize in the fall.use not fresh manure when you plant.if starting inside should be planning now on peppers and tomatoes.everything else start in the garden.garlic goes in in the fall for the fallowing spring.hardy plants like spinach,lettuce and peas can go in as soon as ground is workable.potatoes.onions,carrots beets,corn can go in 2 weeks before last frost.tomayo ,squash,cukes go in after last frost.peppers go in 2 weeks after last frost because they dont like cold.try putting black plastic down and then put your tomatoes and peppers in.this keeps moiture in,weeds down,and absorbs heat from sun which those 2 love.mulch after 2 weeks.hope i helped,good luck
You should go to better homes and gardens web site and this old house web site. They have a lot of ideas on how to organize, start and care for your gardens. Also call your local extension office of the university or college close to you that has a farming and horticulture program. They will have good advice about your specific location. Also check into a local farmers market or vegetable growing clubs/organizations for advice. Some of those groups have plant swaps, advice days and or give plants for free if they have an abundance of one type.
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