Vegetable garden layout is one of the most underestimated parts of vegetable gardening basics. For many a garden layout is more for aesthetics than function. But the truth is this is where the secret of a healthy and efficient garden comes from. When your garden is challenged by space concerns, garden lay out becomes more vital. The efficient utilization of space can only be achieved when every facet of garden planning is done and proper layout of available space is given priority.

Location is very important in vegetable gardening. The first consideration in deciding for this is sunlight. The garden must not be too close to your house to make sure sunlight is maximized all through the day. The proximity to the water supply is also vital to make sure that irrigating the garden is not a burdensome task. Once location is set, the kinds of vegetables to be planted must be specified.

If space is an issue in your garden, deciding for which vegetable to plant is important to minimize wastage of available space in the plot. It is necessary for you to compliment what is planted in the garden to the vegetable preference of your family. You can also get a hint from there the quantity of vegetables to be planted for each kind and variety.

Okay, so location and vegetables to be planted are all set. The next important thing to think about is placement of each vegetable to the plot. This is where the word “layout” gets its very meaning. The row in the garden must stretch from north to south and not from east to west. This alignment is important because it dictates the exposure of the plants to sunlight. “Tall” vegetables like corn and beans must be planted to the north side to make sure the shadow from these plants do not obstruct the sun to the other plants in the garden. Tomatoes, cabbages and lettuce and other “medium” height vegetables can be planted in the center. Low growing crops like carrots and radishes will be planted to the southern end of the garden.

Vegetable garden layout is the practical use of space in relation to the kinds of vegetables you grow and the availability of sunlight. By respecting the “rules” behind these simple but vital things, your vegetable garden will surely flourish and provide you and your family a safe source of vegetables all year round.

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