How To Start A Garden

Plant seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked.

When the soil first thaws in spring, it’s time to plant seeds directly into the ground. Most vegetables should go into the ground as soon as you can work the soil, but how do you know when that is? A good rule of thumb is to plant your vegetable garden two to three weeks after your last frost date. You can also use a soil thermometer to determine if the soil has warmed up enough for planting. For most crops it needs to be warmer than 45 degrees Fahrenheit for plants to germinate properly and not rot in cold soil.

Planting seeds directly saves money because you avoid buying more expensive seedlings from a nursery. Plus, growing seedlings indoors requires specialized equipment like grow lights and heating mats which can add up!

It is traditional to plant a crop of peas on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17.

It is traditional to plant a crop of peas on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. The tradition stems from the fact that peas usually take about 60 days to reach maturity and should be planted at least 2 months before first expected frost date. (Some gardeners plant even earlier.)

Peas usually take about 60 days to reach maturity, so count backward from your first expected frost date and plan to plant them at least 2 months before that.

Peas usually take about 60 days to reach maturity, so count backward from your first expected frost date and plan to plant them at least 2 months before that.

Starting peas indoors? Plan on starting them 4-6 weeks before the last frost date in your area. Peas can be directly sowed into the garden once you are able to work the soil. Once you’ve decided on when to start planting your peas, it is time for preparation.

Asparagus can be planted any time after the ground thaws and can be worked in spring, but it is best to wait until the soil is at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit (5 C.) before planting.

You can plant asparagus any time after your soil thaws, but it’s best to wait until the soil is at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit before planting. Asparagus grows best in full sun and likes cooler temperatures.

Asparagus is a perennial, so it will come back to you every year without replanting. It can take between 85-100 days to mature, so don’t be alarmed if you don’t see much action right away!

Asparagus grows best in full sun, so make sure you locate it where it will receive plenty of direct sunlight each day.

Asparagus grows best in full sun, so make sure you locate it where it will receive plenty of direct sunlight each day.

Asparagus requires a minimum of 8-10 hours of direct sunlight each day to grow well.

If you are not sure how much sun your garden gets each day, you can use a SunCalculator app or website which will provide the amount of sun that specific locations will get each day. You can also use a light meter device to measure the amount of light in an area. If the location does not meet this requirement then consider planting in another area or choosing an alternative crop for that location such as lettuce, beets, carrots or chard which are less sensitive to light requirements and could be grown with less sunlight.

Most asparagus varieties require 85-100 frost-free days for full maturity, so check your local frost dates and count backward from there when planning your asparagus bed.

For the first year, it’s best to dig your asparagus bed deeper than you think you need, and mix in a good amount of composted manure. The manure will help fertilize the soil, which is key for maintaining healthy produce. Once the plant reaches 6-8″ tall (this varies with varieties), it should be planted into its permanent location. If needed, consider moving this bed again in order to accommodate planting on a slope or if you happen to be in an area that naturally floods every spring.

A general rule of thumb is that there are 85-100 frost-free days required for asparagus varieties that mature in 90-120 days, so begin checking your local frost dates and count backwards from there when planning your asparagus bed. As a general rule of thumb, plant a new asparagus bed about every two years. Always double check for even spacing between plants so that wind erosion won’t occur after planting (which can kill entire beds).

Dig trenches 8-12″ deep, fill the trenches with composted manure and mix well with the native soil in each trench. Spread the roots evenly in the trench and cover them with 4-6″ of soil. As the shoots begin to grow, gently add more soil until all of the trench has been filled in again. Add another layer of rich compost over this filled-in trench to give it a final boost for good growth!

Oops! Click Regenerate Content below to try generating this section again.Plant seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked.

When the soil first thaws in spring, it’s time to plant seeds directly into the ground. Most vegetables should go into the ground as soon as you can work the soil, but how do you know when that is? A good rule of thumb is to plant your vegetable garden two to three weeks after your last frost date. You can also use a soil thermometer to determine if the soil has warmed up enough for planting. For most crops it needs to be warmer than 45 degrees Fahrenheit for plants to germinate properly and not rot in cold soil.

Planting seeds directly saves money because you avoid buying more expensive seedlings from a nursery. Plus, growing seedlings indoors requires specialized equipment like grow lights and heating mats which can add up!

It is traditional to plant a crop of peas on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17.

It is traditional to plant a crop of peas on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. The tradition stems from the fact that peas usually take about 60 days to reach maturity and should be planted at least 2 months before first expected frost date. (Some gardeners plant even earlier.)

Peas usually take about 60 days to reach maturity, so count backward from your first expected frost date and plan to plant them at least 2 months before that.

Peas usually take about 60 days to reach maturity, so count backward from your first expected frost date and plan to plant them at least 2 months before that.

Starting peas indoors? Plan on starting them 4-6 weeks before the last frost date in your area. Peas can be directly sowed into the garden once you are able to work the soil. Once you’ve decided on when to start planting your peas, it is time for preparation.

Asparagus can be planted any time after the ground thaws and can be worked in spring, but it is best to wait until the soil is at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit (5 C.) before planting.

You can plant asparagus any time after your soil thaws, but it’s best to wait until the soil is at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit before planting. Asparagus grows best in full sun and likes cooler temperatures.

Asparagus is a perennial, so it will come back to you every year without replanting. It can take between 85-100 days to mature, so don’t be alarmed if you don’t see much action right away!

Asparagus grows best in full sun, so make sure you locate it where it will receive plenty of direct sunlight each day.

Asparagus grows best in full sun, so make sure you locate it where it will receive plenty of direct sunlight each day.

Asparagus requires a minimum of 8-10 hours of direct sunlight each day to grow well.

If you are not sure how much sun your garden gets each day, you can use a SunCalculator app or website which will provide the amount of sun that specific locations will get each day. You can also use a light meter device to measure the amount of light in an area. If the location does not meet this requirement then consider planting in another area or choosing an alternative crop for that location such as lettuce, beets, carrots or chard which are less sensitive to light requirements and could be grown with less sunlight.

Most asparagus varieties require 85-100 frost-free days for full maturity, so check your local frost dates and count backward from there when planning your asparagus bed.

For the first year, it’s best to dig your asparagus bed deeper than you think you need, and mix in a good amount of composted manure. The manure will help fertilize the soil, which is key for maintaining healthy produce. Once the plant reaches 6-8″ tall (this varies with varieties), it should be planted into its permanent location. If needed, consider moving this bed again in order to accommodate planting on a slope or if you happen to be in an area that naturally floods every spring.

A general rule of thumb is that there are 85-100 frost-free days required for asparagus varieties that mature in 90-120 days, so begin checking your local frost dates and count backwards from there when planning your asparagus bed. As a general rule of thumb, plant a new asparagus bed about every two years. Always double check for even spacing between plants so that wind erosion won’t occur after planting (which can kill entire beds).

Dig trenches 8-12″ deep, fill the trenches with composted manure and mix well with the native soil in each trench. Spread the roots evenly in the trench and cover them with 4-6″ of soil. As the shoots begin to grow, gently add more soil until all of the trench has been filled in again. Add another layer of rich compost over this filled-in trench to give it a final boost for good growth!

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