If you’ve ever dreamt of starting a vegetable garden, the summertime can be the best time for planning and planting. With the warm, dry air and ideal temperatures, most veggies can thrive and grow.
A few tips to get your plants ready:
- Get all your seeds together, and transplant to your compost area. Check out this blog for great composting tips.
- Cloudy days work best for any transplanting. Once your transplant is complete, water the seedlings often.
- Don’t forget to add the mulch once you’ve watered the soil. The mulch will retain the needed moisture.
- Plants that absolutely thrive July:
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Beans
- Zucchini
- Cabbage
- Collard greens
- Corn
- Brussel Sprouts
- The best plants for August:
- Turnips
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Swiss Chard
- Beets
- Arugula
- Kale
Not sure what soil to use? Check out this blog.
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