Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
but if you get no sun during the spring and summer, you will need to
choose another site.
You also want to consider how the trees in the area affect the
amount of sun your site will receive. You may get full sun in the
winter months when the leaves are off the trees, but the site
becomes shadier as the leaves come out. The solution is to find a
sunnier spot if you will be growing your veggies during the spring
and summer.
The following vegetables do well with four to six hours of sunlight a
day:
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Carrots
•
Lettuce
•
Kale
•
Peas
Consider whether your vegetable plants will have any competition
for the soil's nutrients. Perennial shrubs aren't usually a problem,
and they can even benefit your garden by attracting beneficial
insects to the vegetable patch. But beware of planting your garden
near large trees, which will take nutrients from your vegetable
plants.
Smoothie Garden Solution
Choosing aged animal manures or compost or shredded leaves or
seaweed does not really make a difference. What is most import-
ant is to add organic matter to your garden soil every year. Choose
what is readily available and inexpensive so you can add large
amounts to your beds.
