![]() ![]() For a fast action option use Tui Performance Naturals Tomato & Vegetable Liquid Fertiliser and see results from 7 days.Ĭheck the fertiliser pack for frequency of application - feeding your vegetables regularly during the growing season will mean repeat growth and a continuous supply.Ī well watered, well nourished vegetable garden will have a better chance of keeping insect pests and diseases at bay.You can also choose a fertiliser specially blended for your crop like Tui Vegetable Food.Continue to add a scattering of Tui Organic Sheep Pellets around our plants, and use an all purpose fertiliser such as Tui NovaTec Premium fertiliser to provide nutrients over a sustained period of time.If you don’t feed your plants you can’t expect to reap the rewards. Plants need nutrients and water to grow and thrive, just like us. The best times to plant are early in the morning or late in the day, so the plants aren’t exposed to the hot sun straight away, and be sure to always water plants well before and after planting. ![]() When planting, allow at least two hand spaces apart for lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and silverbeet.As a rule of thumb spinach, lettuce, radish, rocket, leeks, broccoli, bok choi, cabbage, cauliflower, silverbeet, celery, spring onions and parsley are all good ‘beginner’ crops.Our Planting Calendar has a handy list detailing what to plant each month, based on your region. If planting in pots and containers, fill with Tui Vegetable Mix.įor first time gardeners, it is generally easier to grow from seedlings, rather than seeds.Īcross New Zealand there are differences in climate and soils, so some plants are planted at different times of the year depending on your region.If starting fresh and building a raised garden bed, choose non-treated timber and fill with layers of Tui Organic Sheep Pellets, Tui Compost and Tui Vegetable Mix, creating a lasagne effect.If you are starting with an existing garden bed replenish soil by digging in Tui Organic Sheep Pellets and Tui Compost.Soil is the backbone to any good garden, the better the soil, the more successful your garden will be. Like building a house a good foundation is the key to success in your garden. Old watering cans, baths, wheelbarrows or washing machine drums.If you don’t have a garden bed already, get creative with what you already have available or buy/build some cost-effective planters. Options include: You can easily grow your own with a container on the deck planted with salad greens and herbs - these types of plants can be packed in more closely too. Space doesn't need to be a barrier to growing your own fresh homegrown food. Choose a spot that is sunny, sheltered from the wind and easy to access for harvesting and watering. ![]()
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