PUBLICATION W362B

Youth Gardening in Tennessee: Soil Building and Plant Nutrition

Publish Date: April 06 2018 |  Language: English

DOI: doi.org/10.7290/UTIAPub/W362B

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Summary

This guide highlights ten kid-friendly plants that grow well in Tennessee and includes simple planting and harvest tips, plus nutrition facts for each. It explains when to plant cool-season vs warm-season crops and has crop profiles that list basic light and soil needs, spacing, time to harvest, and key vitamins and minerals, helping youth gardeners choose plants that are both fun to grow and healthy to eat.