Answers to frequently asked questions

• Overview
• What are the sunlight, soil and space requirements for a backyard vegetable garden?
• How do I plan a garden?
• Can I use raised beds to grow vegetables?
• What should I plant in my vegetable garden?

• How should I prepare my garden for planting?
• When should I plant my garden?
• How do I start seeds indoors?
• With what and how do I fertilize my home vegetable garden?
• Can I use manures to fertilize my garden?
• What if I want to use commercial fertilizers?

• What is the best spacing for my vegetables?
• How can I trellis or support climbing vegetables?
• How do I water my vegetable garden?
• Can I use compost in my vegetable garden?
• Can crop rotation reduce pest problems?
• What is the best way to manage weeds in my garden?
• How do I manage pests & diseases in my garden? - UCIPM

How Do I Grow......?

• Artichoke
• Asparagus
• Beans
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Carrot
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Cilantro
• Corn
• Cucumber
• Eggplant
• Garlic
• Honeydew
• Lettuce
• Melons, cantaloupes
• Melons, mixed
• Melons, watermelon
• Okra
• Onion
• Pea
• Peppers, bell
• Peppers, chili
• Potato
• Pumpkin
• Rhubarb
• Spinach
• Squash
• Sweet Potato
• Tomatillo
• Tomato
• Watermelon

Harvesting & Storing

• How do I harvest and store vegetables from my garden?

Pam Geisel

Vegetable gardening photos courtesy of: Sam Foushee, Alameda Co. Master Gardener; Marcy Hackman, San Joaquin Co. Master Gardenr Coordinator; Sandy Metzger, Sonoma Co. Master Gardener ~ Thank you!