I'm thinking of growing my own garden next year and I need some advice!?

Question

Well I'm 14 and i was thinking of growing my own garden next summer and selling the produce for some extra cash. What kind of plants sell/grow well and how much should I charge for them. Also, where are good places to sell the produce?

Answer 1

Comprehensive question... it all depends on where in the country you live, what kind of soil that you have, annual rainfall, and all sorts of stuff. I suggest that first you lookin the phne book for the Agricultural Extension Service from U.S. Dept of Agriculture and give them a call...they will know and will tell you exactly what your best bets are. Then, find out if there are any gardeners on your block, so ask them for advice. and remember that in most cases you have to till up your soil and make it fluffy so air gets to the roots of the plants and water can penetrate. Tilling is hard work, so is getting rid of the weeds or grass that were there before.

Gardening is very rewarding but it is a drag to have a flop of a garden and go into it w/ out getting some sound advice for your area first.

See if your town has a Horticultural Society, the members will welcome you and older people love to teach younger people about growing things, ditto 4-H Club and at your school if they have any Horticulture classes.

Call the U.S. Dept of Agriculture Dept first--it is free and they can mail you lots of interesting stuff.

Answer 2

you can start of here by learning the planting

http://gardening-tips-idea.com/HowtoStar...

Answer 3

if you're not too experienced in gardening (as I would guess since you are 14). Some of the easier plants to grow are carrots and radishes. You could sell them with the upper parts still attached and you you could sell them in bunches of 10 for $1.50-$2.00 range. You should plant a lot of them and fill your garden with both. Cucumber is a favorite that people buy but the season is short and you probably will have them to sell for about 5 weeks. You Could sell them for $1.00 for 2 or 3.  I used these plants because they require the least amount of maintenance but don't forget to weed frequently and cucumbers like to get watered especially during hotter days.

   BTW, here is a secret ........if you want to save money on seeds. In September and October go to all the garden centers in your area and buy out all the seeds you plan to grow cause they sell them at clearance then for  anywhere from 10-25 cents a pack. If you keep them in a cool and very dry environment ( not the refrigerator) 90 % of them should grow fine. And you will save considerably on your seed cost.

edit add: Hey kid where's my thumbs up?

Answer 4

Also contact your local University extension center.