Title: Plan a vegetable garden site.
Course: Horticulture Science (18052-I) > Section: Investigating Fruit and Vegetable Production

Planning could include

- selecting a site
- identifying methods of production (e.g., hydroponics, raised bed, in-ground, protected structures such as high tunnels)
- identifying cultural requirements of vegetable plants
- identifying nutrient requirements of selected plants
- interpreting labels (e.g., days-to-maturity, pest and disease resistance, seeding density)
- sketching a garden plot
- devising a plan to rotate crops
- investigating average first and last frost dates for the region
- discussing the benefits of using cover crops
- differentiating between urban and rural considerations
- exploring companion planting options.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the major cultural requirements of vegetable crops?
- Why is crop rotation important when engaging in home gardening?
- How is crop succession beneficial to the home gardener?
- How might vegetable crops be fertilized?
- What are the benefits of using cover crops?
- What are common cover crops that may be grown in the region?
- What are concerns specific to urban vegetable gardening?