Want a great healthy living tip? Start your own fruit and vegetable garden today. There are so many benefits you can reap from it.
Want a great healthy living tip? Start your own fruit and vegetable garden today. There are so many benefits you can reap from it. Apart from giving you a hobby during this pandemic, you’ll be able to save money from groceries. You can also be assured that the fresh produce you have on your table is fresh.
Here are some easy-to-grow plants you can start with:
Garlic
A great starting plant for beginners, garlic can be grown by planting a few of their cloves. Place a clove on a well-drained pot of fertilized soil. Ensure to have enough space between them if you plan on planting more than one. Allow the shoots to grow up from 8-10 inches before harvesting them.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are fruits that grow quickly, which makes them an ideal starter plant for a first-time gardener. All it needs is a sunny spot, nutrient-rich soil, and water (once every three days).
If you plan on planting tomatoes in a container, you need only apply organic fertilizer every two weeks. If you have enough space for it in your backyard, then you’ll need less fertilizer.
Just remember that you have an option to grow them vertically. Doing so may need more physical support from trellis or fences. Otherwise, letting them run along the ground is good too.
Potatoes
Imagine how convenient it will be to make homemade fries and chips with your homegrown potatoes. If you’ve decided to try this easy-to-grow plant, there are many ways to cultivate it. The easiest way, however, is to grow them in a large pot or container.
To start, all you need is a piece of potato with at least two eyes. The eyes on potatoes are small indentations, which will be the growing points once placed in nutrient-rich soil. Once you’ve planted the potato, you only have to keep its soil damp and moist.
Fresh herbs
Ready to take on a bit of a challenge? Try to make your own herb garden. You can grow these on your balcony or even on your kitchen counter. If this is your first time, start with ones that are relatively easy to grow like Parsley or Basil. Remember though that each herb has different needs. Some may require more sunlight or water than others.
If you’re all about living a healthy lifestyle, having your own fruit and vegetable garden is a good investment. Just remember that each plant has its own needs. It’s a must that you understand and familiarize yourself with it before anything else.
