Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Fertilizer:
This will be covered in detail later.
Stakes:
Some vegetables need a lot of room in order to grow. That means if you don't give
them something to latch onto, they'll find something on their own. Chances are it will not
be something you want them to be connected with. For plants that really like to run, such
as beans, you might want to go with a small trellis.
Tags:
It is amazing how soon after planting something in a container that you forget what
it is you planted. Plus, if you enjoy a specific variety of vegetable, you'll have a record of
what it was so you can be sure to grow it again next year.
Pruning shears:
They need to have an adequate, sharp blade and a comfortable grip since
you could be using them quite extensively once your garden begins to really take off.
Extra potting soil:
It is common for soil to start settling to an extent after some time. Wa-
tering will compact the soil, dropping the level slightly. Plus, there is always the chance of
knocking over or dropping a plant and needing to start over with another container. Having
extra soil on hand of the same variety will make accidents less stressful for the plant.
