Title: Plan a vegetable garden site.
Course: Horticulture Sciences (18052-I) > Section: Investigating Fruit and Vegetable Production

Planning should include

- site selection
- identifying methods of production (e.g., hydroponics, raised bed, in-ground, protected structures such as high tunnels)
- identifying cultural requirements of vegetable plants
- identifying nutrient requirements of selected plants
- interpreting days-to-maturity label
- sketching a garden plot
- devising a plan to rotate crops
- determining the fertilizer requirements of vegetable plants
- investigating average first and last frost dates for the region
- discussing the benefits of using cover crops
- differentiating between urban and rural considerations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the major cultural requirements of vegetable crops?
- Why is crop rotation important when engaging in home gardening?
- How is crop succession beneficial to the home gardener?
- How might vegetable crops be fertilized?
- What are the benefits of using cover crops?
- What are some common cover crops that may be grown in the region?
- What are some concerns specific to urban vegetable gardening?