When should you start a vegetable garden?

It’s recommended to start most vegetables indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date.

What is the hardest vegetable to grow?

Wasabi is deemed one of the hardest vegetables to grow because of its specific temperament and long development times.

What month do you plant tomatoes?

Tomato seeds need to be planted in March or April, approximately 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost date.

What vegetables keep producing?

Some vegetables that keep producing throughout the growing season are beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, lettuce and spinach.

Is it cheaper to grow your own vegetables?

Growing vegetables isn’t necessarily about saving money. It can be cheaper to grow some of your own, but many are cheaper to purchase from the store.

What is the fastest-growing vegetable?

Leafy vegetables such as lettuce, kale, arugula, etc. are deemed the fastest-growing vegetables and can be harvested within 3 to 4 weeks after being planted.

What do you need to start a vegetable garden?

You will need a sunny location where the vegetables will receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. You also need a nutrient-rich soil that is soft enough to allow the roots of your vegetables to penetrate. It is important that the soil has good drainage but can also retain water. Lastly, good quality seeds will increase the chances of germination and the amount they yield at harvest.

What vegetables grow in 30 days?

Radishes, lettuce, kale, and baby carrots are vegetables that can be ready for harvest in as little as 30 days.

Learn about Outdoor Gardens

Either in raised beds or planted in the ground, a vegetable garden will provide fresh produce during the growing season.

Depends on what will work best in your yard. You might want to go with raised beds if you don't have good soil or if you prefer the plants being up off the ground. Build raised beds using natural, non-toxic and durable wood like cedar, hemlock, or tamarack, without wood preservatives that could get into your soil. If your soil is good, or you're planning on a large garden, planting directly in the ground might be the way to go. For help getting the garden started, look for to garden centres, landscaping contractors or community garden groups in your area.

Lets you grow your own seasonal fruits and vegetables, right in your backyard! Gives you the freshest possible food, in season, saving grocery costs and reducing the need to import fresh food.

Companion planting means planting different plants next to each other that help each other grow. A great example is the "Three Sisters" method, designed long ago by many indigenous communities in North and Central America. The three sisters are maize (corn), squash, and beans. Grown together in clumps, they are more successful than on their own.