Practical gardening teaches us to combine groups of tall and low plants in the garden. Tall plantings can protect vegetables from strong winds and help create better growing conditions. To get a good harvest, you naturally need to do your part. Today we look at how to create a garden that is protected from strong winds. If you are interested, read on.
Creating a vegetable garden – these plants offer protection from the wind
Do you want to create a vegetable garden in a windy location? We'll show you four favorite plants often used for this purpose: corn, sunflowers, sorghum, and Jerusalem artichokes.
In well-watered soil, corn grows well in many gardens. Sow the seeds in two or three rows, leaving 20-25 cm between rows and between plants in each row. The best time to plant is when the soil temperature reaches 12-13 degrees.
Creating a vegetable garden – three species of plants easy to maintain
The following three species are easy to maintain . They are therefore perfect for anyone creating a vegetable garden for the first time. They also grow tall enough to protect wind-sensitive vegetables. Sunflowers are another tall option. Plant the seeds in the same way as corn, but a little earlier, in March or early April.
Millet or sorghum is also suitable for this purpose. The seeds are generally small, so sow a little more than needed. They are planted at about the same time as corn and sunflowers.
Jerusalem artichoke can also help protect the garden from high winds. It is propagated with tubers. The only drawback is that some tubers may remain in the ground even after careful removal, so you may see new plants again in spring.
Vegetable garden in the courtyard
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