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Que vous disposiez d'un hectare de terrain ou d'un seul lit surélevé, cultiver vos propres légumes est un excellent moyen de profiter de la saison et d'ajouter fraîcheur et saveur à votre table. Si vous envisagiez de planter votre propre potager, voici quelques conseils pour vous aider à démarrer, avec l'aimable autorisation du fermier Lee Jones™ de The Chef's Garden®.
Le fermier Lee ne peut pas s'imaginer être autre chose qu'un fermier. « Qu'est-ce que je serais si je n'étais pas fermier? Déçu. » Il rit. Comptant plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans le secteur agricole, le fermier Lee est un défenseur passionné de l'agriculture régénératrice et a adopté l'idée d'un sol sain, de légumes sains, de personnes saines et d'un environnement sain.
Farmer Lee’s #1 tip for starting a home garden: have a plan! Turn your enthusiasm into success by taking time to consider things like what you want to grow, where you want to plant (in a garden bed, in a container, etc.). Knowing these things before you start will help set you up for success.
Once you have a plan, the next step is to choose where to start your garden. If you’re planting in your yard, consider things like sun exposure, heat, drainage, and space availability. For example, vegetable gardens need at least half a day of sunlight (full sun is ideal). Look closely at your soil; if it doesn’t drain well, it will become wet and mushy during the spring rainy season. You can either wait and plant later in the spring, or consider using raised beds. Consult this handy map to determine what plants will work best in your climate. Finally, make sure you have enough space to let your plants grow without encroaching on sidewalks or other features.
Il est maintenant temps de commencer à planter! Voici cinq des légumes préférés du fermier Lee pour les potagers :
Tomatoes have a relatively quick growing period (about 12 weeks), and they can produce fresh tomatoes every day for up to two months! These plants are perfect for small gardens (even balcony gardens) and will keep you serving fresh Red Salsa all summer.
Green beans are a wonderful source of vegetable protein. Farmer Lee recommends making successive plantings every two weeks to ensure a steady supply and a long harvesting season. Be sure to harvest every two or three days to keep the plants producing new pods! Our Roasted Beet and Green Bean Salad is a perfect dish to showcase your fresh beans.
Kale is a nutrient-dense veggie and surprisingly easy to grow at home! It takes just 6 to 8 weeks to grow and can be harvested continuously through most of the year. Try using your fresh kale in this delicious Kale and Basil Pesto.
Peppers are an easy way to add a rainbow of colors, flavors, and nutrients to your table. Red, green, yellow…plant one or all of them and enjoy these summertime treats fresh from the garden or in Roasted Red Pepper Hummus.
Peas thrive in cool temperatures, so they’re ideal to plant in spring or fall. Since they grow quickly (only about 60 days until they can be harvested), you can plant them close to other vegetables and even along fence lines. Try them in Green Pea Guacamole, a twist on the classic dip.
If you’re still nervous about getting your hands dirty, this At Home Complete Garden Kit comes with everything you need to start a 10’ x 10’ garden. From vegetable seeds to step-by-step instructions, the experts at Farmer Jones Farm® will help you start your own regenerative garden at home.
Quelle que soit votre décision de planter, n'oubliez pas de vous amuser et de profiter du processus! L'une des façons les plus gratifiantes de retrouver un lien avec sa nourriture est de commencer à cultiver la sienne.
