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Now that you have plenty of space before you, what do you do when the bounty of Earth is just right outside your doorstep? Eat! Garden-to-table food means work and although it means time, you’ll be surprised that it’s not that hard. You will in most cases find that when you grow your own food in the form of fruits or vegetables, you will have all the enjoyment one can derive when in the garden. You will also ending up getting maximum nutritional benefits as you can control what you plant and in what category. This can only be found in homegrown food and subsequent harvests. Below is the category of some of the vegetables that can be grown with ease in the garden.

Berries

Among this category is blackberries, which are very delicious, when grown domestically. You and your family will enjoy these nutritious and delicious fruits. For maximum yield, it is very imperative that you prune them early enough to keep weeds at bay.

Bell pepper

They are normally green in color when they start to grow. However, as they mature, they come in many categories of shades of yellow, orange, red, or even purple. To maintain sweetness, you should pick them early enough as soon as their ripe.

Cucumbers

In brief, this category of vegetables require a little bit of space in the garden. In terms of edible food, cucumbers can be very healthy. They come in two categories, namely, bush and vines. The former are very compact in nature, hence, do not need any support, the latter normally spreads itself faster on the ground when growing, thus, needs supporting. When it comes to the number of fruits produced, Vine cucumbers produce more fruits than bush ones. Cucumbers can be suitable for food items such as salad. They can either be sliced or pickled, depending on your choice.

Garlic

The best time for planting this category of spice is during the fall season. One of the most important points to ponder through when growing garlic is to subject it to maximum chilly weather. This will ensure that they form cloves while growing. Garlic come in many types, so it is very important for you to take a brief moment to ponder through on the best type of garlic to plant. Since garlic is used to spice up food, you should go for the most preferred variety. Moreover, garlic comes in two categories. These are:

Softneck garlics. This category of garlic normally do not end up forming that very hard center, instead, they remain very soft and tender. They are most suitable for the creation of garlic braids. Besides, they have a milder flavor as compared to hardneck ones. The best feature of this type of garlic is that they can be stored for a period of six months and beyond.

The second category is the Hardneck garlics. They derive their name due to their hard scape, which is the center seed stalk. They usually have a very strong flavor when used in food. However, they have a shorter shelf life when compared to Softneck garlics. They can only last up to three months and less after they have been harvested. The cloves normally are a maximum of 12 or below. Furthermore, they are mostly large in size and uniformly distributed. These cloves also grow in a single file or layer surrounding the stiff stem.

Tomatoes

They come in very many varieties and sizes so it is up to you to choose on the right one for your garden. In most cases when you grow your own tomatoes, you will end up having the most nutritious varieties, as they will have been grown according to your terms. It is very important for you to time the planting season in order for you to get maximum yields and also shield your tomatoes from the vagaries of weather and pests.

Your timing will also depend on factors such as temperatures and type of soil. It is also very important for you to pick the right type of seeds suitable for your area. Since tomatoes require full amounts of sunlight, you should also choose an open area devoid of obstructions from buildings, trees, or bushes. This will also prevent attack from diseases since the strong sunlight will repel any insect or disease. Tomatoes are the best bet when it comes to adding flavor to your food. Furthermore, they can also be used as ketchup.

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