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Emergency PreparednessEmergency Preparedness
GardeningGardening
GardeningGardening
Also available at www.tbpetersen.netAlso available at www.tbpetersen.net Extracted from www.providentliving.orgExtracted from www.providentliving.org ””Living" storageLiving" storage A few basic rulesA few basic rules
Topics we will CoverTopics we will Cover
Acquiring Seeds Acquiring Seeds Selecting a Garden Site Selecting a Garden Site Selecting Crops Selecting Crops Planning Your Garden Planning Your Garden Deciding When to Plant Deciding When to Plant Preparing the Soil Preparing the Soil Fertilizing the Soil Fertilizing the Soil
Topics we will CoverTopics we will Cover
Planting Planting Watering Watering Controlling Weeds Controlling Weeds Mulching Mulching Preventing Pests and Disease Preventing Pests and Disease Harvesting Harvesting Correcting Common Garden Problems Correcting Common Garden Problems
Acquiring Seeds Acquiring Seeds
Buy rather than save from gardenBuy rather than save from garden Buy for two years to keep one year Buy for two years to keep one year
supplysupply
Selecting a Garden SiteSelecting a Garden Site
Full or near-full sunlightFull or near-full sunlight Deep, well-drained, fertile soilDeep, well-drained, fertile soil Near a water outletNear a water outlet Free from shrubs or treesFree from shrubs or trees
Selecting CropsSelecting Crops
Good portion of Good portion of nutritious food for nutritious food for the time and space the time and space requiredrequired
Plant according to Plant according to family needs - resist family needs - resist over-plantingover-planting
Selecting Crops . . .Selecting Crops . . .
Home Garden VegetablesSmall Garden Vegetables Large Garden Vegetables
BeetsBroccoliBush squashCabbageCarrotsEggplantEnglish peasGarlic
Green beansLettuceOnionsParsleyPeppersRadishesSpinachTomatoes
CantaloupesCauliflowerCollardsCucumbersMustardOkra
PotatoesPumpkinsSouthern peasSweet cornSweet potatoesWatermelons
Planning Your GardenPlanning Your Garden
Separate Long-term from short-term Separate Long-term from short-term cropscrops
Plant tall crops where they will not Plant tall crops where they will not overshadow small onesovershadow small ones
Consider rate of maturityConsider rate of maturity Rotate to prevent diseases and insect Rotate to prevent diseases and insect
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Deciding When to PlantDeciding When to Plant
May plant 10 days to 2 weeks earlier May plant 10 days to 2 weeks earlier than commercial fieldsthan commercial fields
Varies widely by area. April in Georgia?Varies widely by area. April in Georgia?
Preparing the SoilPreparing the Soil
Add organic matter and/or sandAdd organic matter and/or sand Turn in late winter or early springTurn in late winter or early spring Periodically: composted materials, Periodically: composted materials,
peanut hulls, rice hulls, grass clippings, peanut hulls, rice hulls, grass clippings, etcetc
Gypsum: tight, heavy clayGypsum: tight, heavy clay Soil should be granularSoil should be granular
Fertilizing the SoilFertilizing the Soil
Clay soils absorb and store fertilizer Clay soils absorb and store fertilizer three to four times the rate of sandy three to four times the rate of sandy soils.soils.
For clay soils add 10-20-10 or 12-24-12 For clay soils add 10-20-10 or 12-24-12 at 1 to 2 pounds per 100 sqft.at 1 to 2 pounds per 100 sqft.
Fertilizing the Soil . . .Fertilizing the Soil . . .
Plant Food Elements on front of bagPlant Food Elements on front of bag
N-P-KNitrogen % Phosphorus %
Potassium %
10-20-10
Fertilizing the Soil . . .Fertilizing the Soil . . .
MethodMethod• Apply few days before plantingApply few days before planting• Spade the garden plotSpade the garden plot• SpreadSpread• Work the soilWork the soil
Fertilizing the Soil . . .Fertilizing the Soil . . .
pH is too high (alkaline)pH is too high (alkaline)• Add sulfur to recommended amountsAdd sulfur to recommended amounts
pH is too low (basic)pH is too low (basic)• Add lime to recommended amountsAdd lime to recommended amounts• When close to proper pH 5lbs/100sq. Ft. When close to proper pH 5lbs/100sq. Ft.
every 2-3 years should keep soil at good every 2-3 years should keep soil at good levelslevels
• Beans, peas, onions require high pH levelsBeans, peas, onions require high pH levels
PlantingPlanting
Plant as early as possiblePlant as early as possible Transplant where possibleTransplant where possible
SeedingSeeding
Cover the seed 2 to 3 times its widest Cover the seed 2 to 3 times its widest measurement - (Rule of thumb)measurement - (Rule of thumb)
For smaller-seeded crops such as For smaller-seeded crops such as carrots, lettuce, or onions, an average carrots, lettuce, or onions, an average planting depth of ¼ to ½ inch is usually planting depth of ¼ to ½ inch is usually adequate.adequate.
ThinThin
TransplantingTransplanting
Avoid transplanting too deep or too Avoid transplanting too deep or too shallow.shallow.
Starter solution:Starter solution:• 2 to 3 cups of fertilizer to 5 gal. Water2 to 3 cups of fertilizer to 5 gal. Water• Apply 1 to 2 pints per plantApply 1 to 2 pints per plant
TransplantingTransplanting
Table 2. Ease of Transplanting
Easily Transplanted
BeetsBroccoliCabbage
CauliflowerChard
Lettuce
OnionTomatoes
Require Care
CarrotsCelery
EggplantOkra
PeppersSpinach
Very Difficult without Using Containers
BeansCantaloupe
Corn
CucumbersPeas
Squash
TurnipsWatermelons
WateringWatering
Equivalent of 1 inch of rain per weekEquivalent of 1 inch of rain per week If sprinklers, water in the morning to If sprinklers, water in the morning to
allow foliage to dry - prevent disease.allow foliage to dry - prevent disease. Drip irrigationDrip irrigation
• helps prevent diseasehelps prevent disease• most efficient use of watermost efficient use of water
Controlling WeedsControlling Weeds
A long-handled hoe is the best tool for A long-handled hoe is the best tool for control of undesirable plantscontrol of undesirable plants
Chemical weed controlChemical weed control• doesn’t kill all weedsdoesn’t kill all weeds• likely kill vegetables cropslikely kill vegetables crops
Seedling stageSeedling stage MulchMulch
MulchingMulching
Increase yieldsIncrease yields Conserve moistureConserve moisture Prevent weed growthPrevent weed growth Regulate soil temperatureRegulate soil temperature Decrease losses caused by ground rotDecrease losses caused by ground rot
MulchingMulching
Organic mulchesOrganic mulches• straw, leaves, grass, bark, compost, straw, leaves, grass, bark, compost,
sawdust, or peat mosssawdust, or peat moss• Will improve the soil condition, aeration, Will improve the soil condition, aeration,
and drainage.and drainage.• Apply 1 to 2 inches around growing plants.Apply 1 to 2 inches around growing plants.
Fertilize prior to turning.Fertilize prior to turning.
Preventing Pests and DiseasePreventing Pests and Disease
Mild winters and long growing seasonsMild winters and long growing seasons Avoid spraying if possible, but use Avoid spraying if possible, but use
chemicals where necessary.chemicals where necessary. Dispose of crop residue (leftovers)Dispose of crop residue (leftovers)
Preventing Pests and DiseasePreventing Pests and Disease
RotateRotate Use treated seedsUse treated seeds Use resistant varietiesUse resistant varieties Diseases can be prevented but not Diseases can be prevented but not
eradicated.eradicated.
HarvestingHarvesting
Harvest vegetables when they are Harvest vegetables when they are mature.mature.
Harvest the day it is to be eaten or Harvest the day it is to be eaten or preserved.preserved.
Correcting Common Garden Correcting Common Garden ProblemsProblems
Plants stunted in growthPlants stunted in growth Holes in leavesHoles in leaves Plant leaves with spotsPlant leaves with spots Plants wilt even though sufficient water Plants wilt even though sufficient water
is present is present More…see documentMore…see document
Questions?Questions?
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