Vegetable Garden Planning

There are a number of considerations that affect planting vegetables.  You need to investigate the vegetables that grow well in your climate.  You will want to take note of the sunlight on your chosen garden spot.  And you would be well-advised to take a soil sample to your local county extension office to determine the best fertilizer for your garden.

A Dozen of the Most Nutritious Vegetables You Can Grow

1. Beet greens provide calcium, iron, potassium, and B vitamins. They are an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C.
2. Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C and provides calcium, iron, potassium, and B vitamins. Try it raw in salads and dips.
3. Collards are an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C and provide calcium, B vitamins, potassium, and iron.
4. Kale provides potassium, calcium, B vitamins, and iron, along with a good supply of vitamin A and vitamin C. Cook it as you would any leafy green vegetable.
5. Lima beans provide iron, B vitamins, potassium, phosphorus, and some high-quality protein when teamed with whole grains, corn, soybeans, or animal products.
6. Mustard greens are an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin A. Also, they provide calcium, iron, potassium, and B vitamins.
7. Peas provide iron, phosphorus, B vitamins, and vitamin C.
8. Potatoes as a vitamin-C source are excellent, if baked; good, if boiled; and fair, if French fried. All forms are a good source of potassium.
9. Soybeans combine with grains, seeds, and animal products to provide high-quality protein. Use them to replace meat or extend meat dishes. Also, they contain B vitamins, iron, potassium, and phosphorus.
10. Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C and provides some iron and potassium.
11. Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A, a very good source of vitamin C, and provide potassium, also.
12. Turnip greens are an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C, calcium, B vitamins, and iron. The turnips provide vitamin C.
13. All vegetables,raw and cooked,are good sources of fiber.

For a great harvest and optimal nutrition, keep variety in mind when you start planting vegetables.