Every garden can produce giant produce with a little work.
Growing giant vegetables is a fun and challenging hobby that can be showcased at county and state fairs. But, successfully competing in this hobby requires unlimited hours of work and dedication to the garden. First, the correct type of seeds need to be used, and they need to be planted in the ground as early as possible. Covering the soil with plastic after it has been tilled is one way of warming the soil so that the seeds can be planted earlier. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Search the seed catalogs for vegetables that are described as giant.
Choose vegetable seeds from catalogs or plant supply stores that are known to produce giant fruit.
2. Till large amounts of manure, compost, leaf mold and slow-release fertilizer into the soil as early as possible. If the soil is cold, cover with black plastic to warm and rest. If the soil is warm enough to plant, let the tilled soil rest for at least one week before planting.
3. The type of watering system used depends on plant numbers.
Plant the seeds according to the directions on the seed package. If the garden space is small, water the ground with a simple watering hose; if the garden is large and/or there are several plants that needed to be tended, lay some irrigation line or drip hose.
4. Help the plant send all its energy to one fruit by removing all the blooms.
Remove all the fruits and blooms from each plant except two or three fruits. As the season progresses, continue to remove blooms and reduce fruits so that each plant has one fruit.
5. Landscape cloth or a moisture barrier mat will prevent the fruits from rotting on the ground.
Lay a layer of landscape cloth under each plant where fruit is located. Make sure the landscape cloth is large enough to keep the fruit off the ground and prevent rotting.
6. Avoid using pesticides to solve insect problems; instead, pick them off by hand.
Inspect daily for moisture level and pest problems. If a pest issue arises, simply pick off insects by hand. Avoid touching the fruit until ready to pick.
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