Vegetable Plants
Successful vegetable gardens are not accidental. They are the results of planning, care, and the will to make things grow. Among the many things vegetable gardening may offer toward a satisfying experience are fresh air, exercise, sunshine, knowledge, supplemental income, mental therapy, and of course, last but not least: fresh food, rich in vitamins and minerals.
In order to grow vegetable plants successfully you'll need to get the starting time right. If you plant summer vegetables in the garden too early in Spring frost can wipe the whole crop out. You'll need to watch weather forecasts closely to get the timing right. When weather forecasts indicate no more frost, and the nightime temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees F, this is typically a signal that it is okay to go ahead and plant vegetables in the garden. Starting your vegetable plants from seed indoors or in a backyard greenhouse is a good way to get a head start.
When planting summer vegetables outdoors just keep in mind that it's better to be late than sorry. In southern regions of North America, where first frost typically occurs sometime in November or December, vegetable plants that mature in 60 days or less can be planted as late as the end of July and will still provide you with a crop of fruit! Seed packets and plant tags will usually indicate "Days to Maturity". Veteran vegetable gardeners will often plant in stages to extend the production season.
Detailed instruction for planting and growing vegetables can be found here.
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Below is a listing of vegetable plants. Click on any thumbnail image or link to see a detailed description, usage tips and instructions for care.
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