Planting Vegetables of All Types - What to Know

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Browsing through your local garden center searching for vegetable seeds sometimes feels a bit overwhelming. There are so many types of lettuce, herbs, root veggies, and legumes that it’s hard to know exactly where to start. Some plants have a short growing season while others require more time to grow, and some only produce in the proper hardiness zone. Explore all the gardening information necessary to help you grow vegetables of all types, whether you need to know the way to grow tomatillos, you have a garden bed, or want to try your hand at container gardening.
Learn how to grow vegetables from seeds indoors in a seed starting tray or pot and transplant them into the garden after the last frost. Discover the needs of varying vegetable types, from tomatoes, beans, and cucumbers to broccoli, carrots, and potatoes, and how much space each plant requires for healthy growth. Find out when and how to harvest your veggies and ways to store them to keep them fresh. Learn how to keep pests and diseases from ruining your crop by using safe and natural prevention methods.