Veggies You Can Plant Now + TIPS
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β£Yes, vegetable gardening is typically a warm-weather activity, however, some vegetables grow best in the cooler temperatures of early spring or late autumn. So if you've been itching to get out in the garden and grow, this is your chance.β£β£
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βΌ Many cool-season crops can be planted as soon as the ground can be worked or approximately 2 weeks before the first frost-free date. Plant according to the seed package directions... β£β£
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βΌ Work the soil well to break up any clumps and add compost to rejuvenate it.β£β£
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βΌ Cool-season crops are fast-growing but if you apply a light dose of fertiliser after planting the seeds you'll get the seedlings off to a good start.β£β£
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βΌ Give the seeds time to germinate and then establish themselves before any mulching is done. This is so all their energy can be directed at growing quickly rather than pushing up through a layer of mulch.β£β£
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βΌ Ensure soil doesn't dry out - keep it moist.β£β£
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βΌ About a month into the seedlings' growing season, give them a boost of nutrition using fertiliser.β£β£
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βΌ Keep beds weed-free so all nutrients and water go to your crops.β£β£
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βΌ Planting this early in spring you'll be taking a chance on the weather which can be unpredictable. Just protect your crops by covering them should we get an unexpected frost warning.β£