What is edible gardening?
An edible garden is also known as a garden that contains flowers, vegetables, fruits and plants that you can eat.
It doesn’t need to be very big. With a few pots and containers, or even just a window box with a few herbs, you may create a little garden.
Before we start planning what to plant in your edible garden, there are a few key factors that you need to consider when planting an edible garden.
Tips to Start Planting Your Edible Garden !
1) Make sure to have enough space
Even a tiny space can be used to create an edible garden. Small gardens, balconies, porches, and courtyards are all ideal locations to plant an edible garden.
2) Pick a good spot
The area with the most sunlight and the best soil would be the ideal location for your edible garden.
3) Get a quality soil
Your soil should have a good balance of nutrients and organic matter as it is the base of any garden.
4) Use organic fertilizers
As organic fertilizers decompose, they enhance soil structures and boost the soil’s capacity to store water and nutrients in addition to releasing nutrients. They will eventually help your soil and plants become robust and healthy.
What to plant??
1) Garlic
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Growing garlic is not difficult. In fact, cultivating garlic plants is quite simple.
A few days before planting, separate the bulb’s cloves.
Cloves should be planted upright, 4 to 8 inches apart, and 2 inches deep (with the wider root side facing down and the pointed end facing up). Rows should be 6 to 12 inches apart when planting.
garlic requires between a half-inch and one inch of water per week. Next, choose a planting location that receives 6 to 8 hours of direct sunshine each day since garlic thrives in full sun.
2) Lemongrass
Start with freshly cut lemongrass that still has the root. Then, cut off the stiff, uppermost leaves first where they begin to separate.
Then,place the lemongrass stalks in a shallow glass of water for about 1 week. Change the water every day.
Next, place them in a large pot with a good mix of soil or in the ground. You should notice new leaves starting to develop from the top within a week.
Don’t forget to change the water couple times a week to have a better outcome.
3) Tomatoes
Firstly, start by collecting tomato seeds. You can buy or harvest your own seeds.
Next, prepare a container and mixed soil. Sow 2 to 4 seeds in one hole in the seed tray or container. Then you can start to make a small hole in the prepared soil mix.
Finally, it’s time to plant the tomato seeds!
Add the soil mixture over the seeds, then thoroughly water the seeds.
4) Cabbage
Firstly, make a small hole with your finger, add one or two cabbage seeds, and then add a thin layer of dirt on the top. Put seedlings in a shaded spot and make sure to give them a good daily soak in water.
Cabbage is ready to harvest after 60 days after the transplanting date.
It is advisable to water the plant every day in the morning to have a better result.
5) Chili
Firstly, you need to have a chili seeds. You can buy or you can use any chili that available.
Next, slice your preferred variety of chili pepper, then scrape out all of the seeds.
Afterward, the seeds should be spread out on a paper napkin to dry for two to three days.
Nicely moisten the seeds before planting them in the ground around 2-3 cm deep.
In approximately a week, the chili seeds will begin to sprout.
Make sure they are not exposed to strong winds or direct sunlight, water them every other day, and keep the soil moist.
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Interested in nourishing your body both inside and out? Explore our article on The Mediterranean Diet for Weight Loss and discover how the principles of healthy eating can complement your gardening journey. Just as you nurture your plants, you can cultivate a healthier lifestyle too!
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