Vegetable Gardening in Central Florida

 Central Florida’s unique climate makes for much creativity from those with a green thumb.  Some may think that flower and vegetable gardening are somewhat the same. While the basics of watering and weeding are similar, they are vastly different in many ways. Save yourself from learning this the hard way and do you a little research before you “dig in.”

What you may neglect to consider, it that vegetable gardening tends to attract a lot of animal attention. The severity of this, obviously, depends on where you live.  Consider that whether you live in the country or the city, a fence against rabbits and other small animals may not be sufficient.  Most don’t tend to think of large packs of deer as being city dwellers, but anything is possible.

Depending on what types of vegetables you grow, your garden may be left alone, or bombarded with wildlife. Timing, location, and crop choices are key to having a fruitful garden. You may also find some tips online, or you consult with your local Central Florida gardening center when buying your plants or seeds.

The difference in flower and vegetable gardening might also be in the type of attention they need. You have to pay more attention to spacing of the vegetable plants. Some need a lot of room to be productive, and that is not always a consideration when planting flowers. You also have to keep the weeds under strict control, and you have to pay close attention to growing seasons as Central Florida’s climate is unlike anywhere else in the country. You could be fixing a homegrown fresh salad and slicing fresh strawberries in February whilst your cousin in New York is heating up canned soup. Consult your local Central Florida garden center for tips and information about what crops fare the best at what times.

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