Kapitel 1. 'Der Anfang' - Gartentipps von Expertin Floor Korte - Floors Gemüsegarten
Mit dem Gemüsegarten anfangen
Stellen Sie den Tisch an einen Ort mit ausreichend Sonneneinstrahlung, denn die meisten Pflanzen wachsen einfach am besten bei viel Sonnenlicht. Wenn Sie sich für einen Tisch voller essbarer Pflanzen entscheiden, ist es praktisch, diesen in der Nähe der Hintertür oder der Küche aufzustellen. So können Sie beim Kochen ganz einfach ernten, und die Nutzung des Tisches wird zu einem selbstverständlichen Teil Ihres Alltags.
How many plants is ‘too many’ in a table like this? And what is the tip for not planting plants too close together?
Sowing or planting too close together happens faster than you think, because young plants still look small. But they grow, and need space to root, absorb water, and find nutrients. If you plant them too close together, they will crowd each other out.
Therefore, always check the plant label or follow the sowing distances indicated on the seed packet. This will give each plant enough space to grow healthily.
How do you apply crop rotation and succession planting in a raised vegetable garden bed with limited depth?
Crop rotation is not really necessary in this raised bed, because we do not grow crops that leave diseases in the soil, such as cabbage or potatoes. These crops also require a lot of nutrients and space, which is not the case in this bed.
Succession planting, on the other hand, is a great way to make optimal use of the bed. This means that after harvesting a crop, such as radishes, you sow or plant something new. For example, you could plant dwarf tomatoes or sow another round of spinach or arugula in that spot. This allows you to get much more out of your bed during the season.