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Originally Posted by Izzle
Looking to get some advice for a start up garden. My wife and I are looking to get a garden started up in our backyard. Probably start up small and then grow. For now tomatoes, potatoes and carrots. Any advice?
Was thinking of getting raised beds and planting the necessary vegetables. We might even think about spices (mostly cilantro, lol).
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Keep in mind tomatoes need plenty of sun/warmth so the location is important. If you're growing them from seed you may need to start them indoors.
Carrots are easy to grow, often helps to start rows at different times so you have some mature later. Potatoes grow well too, though you have to mound soil around them as they grow and I've heard you shouldn't grow them at the same spot two years in a row; they are good for improving soil for other plants in future years. Herbs are also pretty easy to grow if you wait until it's warm enough, though some can struggle with cold nights (e.g. basil). If you're growing chives keep them contained or they'll spread everywhere.