A family veggie patch is not only a great way to bring fresh produce into your diet, but it also helps you reduce your carbon footprint. As more people look for ways to connect with where their food comes from, growing veggies at home is becoming more popular.
The key to successful vegetable gardening is to plant the right veggies at the right time. This will ensure you get bigger, tastier and more nutritious vegetables.
Grow veggies at home vary in climate and soil composition, so it’s important to find out what you can grow in your own yard before planting.
Spring is a wonderful time to grow vegetables in Melbourne, with flowers blooming and frequent sunshine. Start by preparing the area and gathering any vegetables you might have left over from winter, as well as pulling weeds that may have popped up. Spread compost or fertiliser over the area and work it in to improve the soil.
Autumn is another beautiful time to grow veggies at home, with the warmer weather making it easier to grow a variety of plants. Tomatoes are the main crop in autumn, but there are also plenty of cool-season vegetables that can be grown.
Getting started isn’t as hard as it sounds – it just takes a bit of planning. You need to choose the right veggies for your garden, and make sure you have enough space and access to water. Then, you can begin to enjoy your family veggie patch year-round!
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