Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
get the best results possible, you want to be informed when choosing
your vegetable plants.
In some urban homes or offices all the access you may have to the
outdoors is a concrete patio. These are often areas that get a lot of
sun. Sometimes these spots are a little too hot, but they might offer
ideal conditions for growing your food using containers. Patios are
usually big enough to accommodate larger planters, enabling you to
easily grow larger vegetables and even some fruit trees and berry
bushes.
Row Method
Row gardening is best used if you have a flat area. Even though
row gardening is usually used on larger plots, this method of growing
can be easily utilized in small spaces, such as in a flat sunny front or
backyard. When planning a row garden, it is important to make sure
you allow space for pathways between and at the end of each row to
accommodate a place for you to walk and use any larger tools, like a
rototiller or wheelbarrow. Walking on the soil where you will be
planting your veggies can compact it and harm the soil structure.
When designing this style of garden, make designated pathways.
Rows can be as long or as wide as you want or need them to be.
Often the width is dependent on the type of equipment you will be
using to till the beds. If you are going to be using a rototiller, meas-
ure the width of the tines. This will give you an idea of how wide you
want your bed to be. When choosing the width of your garden bed,
consider how long your reach is; if you are weeding on one side, can
you easily reach across the bed without straining your back?
Growing in Raised Beds
Raised beds are structures that have four sides and hold soil. They
are a great option for a small space, for areas with poor soil, for a
