Grow your own fruit and vegetables in 2022

With the cost of living set to rise in 2022 affecting labour and transport costs in relation to fresh fruit and vegetables now is a great time to Grow your own with the GardenAdvice MyGardenTeam service.

Growing your own vegetables can be a fun and rewarding experience, and it’s easier than you might think! Here are the basic steps to get started:

1. Choose a sunny spot: Most vegetables need at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, so pick a spot in your garden that gets plenty of sun.
2. Prepare the soil: The soil should be loose, well-drained, and rich in organic matter. You can add compost, aged manure, or other organic amendments to improve the soil quality. Remove any weeds, rocks, or debris from the area.
3. Decide what to plant: Choose vegetables that are well-suited to your climate and growing season. You can start with easy-to-grow crops such as lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, and beans.
4. Plant your seeds or seedlings: Follow the instructions on the seed packet or plant label for spacing and planting depth. Most seeds should be planted about twice as deep as their width. Water the area well after planting.
5. Water and fertilize: Most vegetables need about 1 inch of water per week, either from rainfall or irrigation. Fertilize your plants regularly with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer that contains nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
6. Control pests and diseases: Keep an eye out for pests such as aphids, caterpillars, and slugs, and use natural or organic methods to control them. Diseases can also be prevented by rotating crops, removing infected plants, and practicing good hygiene.
7. Harvest your vegetables: Most vegetables are ready to harvest when they are fully mature, which can vary depending on the type of plant. Harvesting regularly will encourage more growth and prolong the harvest season.

By following these basic steps, you can grow your own fresh, delicious vegetables in your garden!

The GardenAdvice MyGardenTeam service provides you with your with an expert GardenAdvice advisor to take you through every stage of growing your own fruit and vegetables, after an initial visit we set you up with a plan to grow your own fruit and vegetables plus advice on any other areas of your garden you wish to develop.

Once you have started your GardenAdvice expert garden will provide you with follow up visits, online notes, on sowing and harvesting calendar and local pest alerts.
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