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Sophie thomson abc gardening Australia presenter
The past 12 months have seen an increased interest in produce gardening. Many people who have never tried before have started to grow some of their own veggies, herbs and fruits and that is wonderful as nothing beats the flavour, freshness and nutrient density of organically grown home produce. However, if you have only a small garden, it is vital to make good choices about the veggies you want to grow. You can be remarkably productive in just a few square metres or less, and even if there is no ‘in ground space’ you can still be highly productive in containers such
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as pots, troughs or even wall garden unit. My suggestion is to choose ‘good value’ vegetables that are highly productive in a limited space and avoid veggies that take up a lot of space over a long period for just one item, such as the large headed cabbages and cauliflower. Rapid turnover is also important, so as soon as one crop, planting or variety is finished, remove it, improve the soil and plant again. All veggies grow best in rich fertile soil so make sure you get your soil right before you plant, and don’t let them become stressed for water or nutrition, or your crops will suffer.
