When to start a vegetable garden in maryland
Fruit & Veggies That Grow Well in Maryland
fruit veggies that grow well in Maryland
Maryland experiences a wide range of
temperatures in its climate but for much
of the year it is perfect for growing
fruits and vegetables the humid air
gives moisture to the plants and the
overnight lows stay warm enough so that
plants can grow into the fall certain
fruits and vegetables fare best in this
weather
fruits many berries grow well in
Maryland including strawberries
raspberries blueberries and blackberries
these will be ripe and ready to eat
around midsummer apples peaches pears
and plums are among the tree fruits that
thrive as well cantaloupe honeydew and
watermelon will also be ready to eat
around the middle of summer vegetables
asparagus and tomatoes are among the
vegetables that should be planted at the
beginning of summer spinach broccoli and
lettuce also grow best at the beginning
and the end of summer when temperatures
are coolest corn cucumbers eggplant
peppers and white potatoes should be
planted and grown in the midst of summer
they will still produce into the
beginning of fall late season growing a
benefit
Maryland's climate is back produce can
be grown into late fall for example
tomatoes keep growing into early fall in
late July seed for fall crops of salad
greens broccoli cauliflower squash beans
and cucumbers can be sown soil the soil
in Maryland contains many different
metals and in some places is very high
in lead this can be poisonous to young
children who are eating the fruits and
vegetables it is very important that you
use organic material in soil and make
sure the soil is moist and well-drained
if you are still nervous about the soil
you can use organic materials and grow
your fruits and veggies in pots
considerations since so many fruits and
veggies can be grown locally this will
ensure that people are eating the
freshest produce available it will also
help the environment by cutting back on
fuel emissions when food needs to be
transported it sometimes comes from a
long way in requires trucks which emit
harmful fumes also be dilatant about
taking care of your garden so that
diseases do not infect your fruits and
vegetables the warm moist climate
encourages the growth of some bacteria
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