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Vegetable garden: Seed planting techniques

easy ways to plant your vegetable garden.

Planting Vegetables with the Broadcast Method

To broadcast, sprinkle the seeds lightly over the soil. Then, to help your seeds make good contact with the soil, press them lightly with a board, then sprinkle a little sand or compost over them. Once established, deep watering about once a week will be adequate for most of your vegetables.

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Planting vegetables with hills

Note that the hill method is a misnomer: it refers to simply generously spacing your crops in circular clumps (creating actual hills or mounds can cause your soil to dry out too quickly). Water to keep the soil constantly moist, thinning your plants to three per circle once they are established. After establishing your plants, feed them with an organic plant food, such as Plant Force+.

Planting Vegetables in Rows

Plants such as tomatoes and squash thrive in conditions that allow good air circulation, so rows are a good choice for these. Plants that require trellises or string support, such as peas, also do well in rows. Simply sprinkle the seeds in rows (space according to seed packet instructions), press down and cover lightly with sand or compost. After the seeds germinate, thin them according to the spacing instructions on the back of the seed packet. Short on space? If you're short on space, read "Growing a Small Space Vegetable Garden."

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