Choosing a garden site can be one of the most important things you do when starting a new garden.
Where can you grow your vegetables?
If you really want to grow there are all kinds of options for a garden site. Let your imagination soar.
Sunlight
How
much sunlight does this area get during the day, keeping in mind that
the sun alters its path during the year. A certain amount of sunlight
is essential for
growing vegetables.
Soil
The best soil for growing vegetables is a rich humus soil with good drainage that will hold moisture during the hot months. Choose an area that is away from trees and large shrubs as their roots will compete with your vegetable roots. If you have poor soil consider building raised garden beds or learn how to amend your soil for best results.
Water
You will want the water supply to be near where you are planting vegetable garden to save time and make it easy to water the plants.
Climate
Deciding where you will be planting a vegetable garden will determine what you can grow best. See this vegetable list for details on growing specific vegetables.
Your next step to planting a vegetable garden is making a vegetable garden layout.
Return from Step 1- Find your Garden Site to Planting a Vegetable Garden