文档介绍：CIR375
Organic Vegetable Gardening1
James M. Stephens2
essful vegetable gardens are not accidental. well as that used fresh. Don't underestimate the work
They are the results of planning, constant care, and involved anic gardening.
the will to make things grow. Among the many things
a vegetable garden may offer toward a satisfying Choosing a Location— Select a plot of good,
experience are fresh air, exercise, sunshine, well-drained soil near a water supply. It should be
knowledge, supplemental e, mental therapy, close to the home for convenience, but should not be
and fresh food, rich in vitamins and minerals, shaded by tall buildings or trees. Enclosing the
harvested at the best stage of maturity. garden spot with a fence is usually profitable.
Organic gardening differs from "conventional"
gardening mainly in the areas of fertilization and pest
The Garden Design— Many gardeners find it
control. anic gardener prefers to use natural
helpful to draw out on paper the location of each row
anic materials and methods, and avoids using
and the crop or ession of crops to be planted.
practices and synthetic chemicals that may be
detrimental to his health or environment.
The information in this publication should be PLANTING GUIDE
beneficial to all gardeners regardless of methods of
culture used; however, it is primarily intended to aid Vegetables suited to Florida gardens, leading
anic gardener to employ workable methods varieties, seed or plants needed, planting distances
acceptable to him patible with the philosophy and depths, best time for planting by areas, hardiness,
of "organic gardening." days to harvest and expected yields are shown in the
Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103).
SOME EARLY PLANS
Consider the size of your family and the amount
of produce to be canned, frozen, stored or sold, as
1. This document is Circular 375, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural