If the garden site is still grass, you can apply the lime or wood ash on top of the grass. Wood ash acts more quickly, and can be applied in the spring before planting. Lime works slowly, so should be applied in the fall if possible. Our native NH soils are usually much more acidic than this (4.5-4.8), and lime or wood ash are added to raise and maintain a high pH, as well as to supply calcium and magnesium. Vegetable crops grow best in soils with a pH of 6.5-6.8. The rest of this fact sheet focuses on getting started with in-ground gardens. In-ground gardens work well when the soil is suitable for a garden, are less expensive to get started, and are easily moved to another location if needed. While they involve more up-front labor and expense, they work well when the existing soil is not suitable for gardening. Raised-bed gardens use elevated frames that define a small, manageable space for the garden. If you have many spots to choose from, consider a location that is easy for you to get to, and one with easy access to irrigation water.Ĭhoose your garden format. If in doubt, test your soil – standard soil tests screen for lead levels, and alert you if the lead levels may pose a concern. As a result, lead levels in the soil may be high enough that growing edible produce is not recommended. Any house built prior to 1978 is likely to have been painted with lead paint that has subsequently chipped and fallen onto the soil around the house. Avoid putting a vegetable garden in a spot where the water accumulates after a rainstorm. Plant roots need oxygen, and vegetables are particularly sensitive to being submerged. If you don’t have this much sun, consider sticking with crops that are more likely to tolerate some shade, such as herbs, and greens, like lettuce and spinach. Most vegetables do best in full sun, over 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. The first major decision is where to put the vegetable garden.
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