I've learned a lot but theres still a lot more im tyrna figure out. do you have to germinate all the seeds for outdoors? and is there a list of some supplies you might need and what type of fertizlier to to use? do you jsut need some pots, soil and fertizlier from home depot?
Check it out on the web. It takes a lot of reading, research, and mainly practice. Thats the best way to get all your info. Good luck on your crops.
Yea, keep reading, make sure you catch all the stickies, and any other sources you can think of, books, dvd's ect. There are step by step guides out there, however every situation is different, and its best to learn as much as you can and apply it to your particular case imo. You dont have to germinate seeds, think about how they grow in the wild. Should you? It sure helps. Stops you from using duds.
In a word, yes. If you're growing outside in soil, you can buy everything you could need at a big-box home improvement store or the garden center at walmart, or kmart. A bag of peat moss, a bag of composted cow manure and a bag of topsoil, total cost $10-$15 is all you really need to grow in most any soil conditions. As for germinating the seed before planting, you don't have to, but you'll have more success if you germinate your seed and let the seedling get established in a small container before putting it in the ground. To test the soil's texture, wait for two or three days after a rain. Take a small quantity in the palm of your hand and gently squeeze it between your thumb and the lower part of your index finger. If it is gritty, it has too much sand, too much silt feels like talcum powder and too much clay feels slippery. In all of these cases you need to add organic material. Now squeeze the ball of soil in your hand, and then open your hand. If it crumbles, it has reasonable texture. If it holds its shape, there is a high percentage of clay, and you need to add organic material . You should also assess the water drainage of your soil. Dig a hole 6 inches around, and 1 foot deep. Fill it with water and allow it to drain. Once it has drained completely, fill it again. Keep track of how long it takes to drain. If it takes longer than eight hours, your soil retains water too easily, and will be a very soggy garden. You can resolve this by having raised beds. To find out if the water will stay long enough to help your plants or if it just drains right away, water a small area of your garden soil, very thoroughly. Two days later, did a hole 6 inches down. If the soil is already dry there, it does not retain enough moisture. Again, you need to add more organice material. All of these things can be improved by making additions to your soil. You should always be adding organic material, grass cuttings, shredded leaves, compost, well aged manure, kelp, etc. Once you are done adding all of your amendments, you should test the PH level of your soil. Most plants grow in a ph range of 6.0 to 7.5. If the number is below 6, the soil is too acidic and then you need to add something like lime or wood ashes. If it is over 7.5, it is too alkaline and you should add something like elemental sulfur or peat moss.