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Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden - Site Selection and Soil Testing
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Summary
Successful home vegetable gardens start with a good site and a good soil test. This guide describes what to look for in a location, including enough sunlight, workable soil with good structure and drainage, and practical access to water. It also explains how slope and past land use can affect gardening success. Steps for collecting and handling soil samples are included so test results and recommendations can be used to prepare the garden and improve growth.
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Publications in Series: Backyard Vegetables
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden - Harvest, Handling, and Storage of Vegetable Produce
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden - Garden Planning, Plant Preparation and Planting
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden - Managing Plant Nutrition
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden - Plant Management Practices
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden - Building and Using Raised Beds
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden - Season Extension Methods
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden - Stewardship in Soil Management
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden - Growing Tomatoes
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden - Small-Scale Microgreen Production
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