PUBLICATION SP291C
Soil Preparation for Vegetable Gardens
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Summary
Preparing vegetable gardens involves cleaning the site, removing debris, and cutting or chopping weeds and crop residue. Plowing the sod in late fall or winter helps decompose excess root mass, releasing nitrogen for plant use.
Publications in Series: Vegetables
Care of the Vegetable Garden
Growing Sweet Corn in Home Gardens
Fall Vegetable Gardens
Weed Control in Home Gardens
Tomatoes for the Home Garden
Planning the Vegetable Garden
Raised Bed Gardening
Guide to Spring-Planted, Cool-Season Vegetables
Guide to Warm-Season Garden Vegetables
Rhubarb in Home Gardens
Growing Asparagus in Home Gardens
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