Fruits and Vegetables
Planning a fruit and/or vegetable garden requires a little preparation that will result in a sustainable garden. The importance of soil quality, productivity, and management practices combine a few actions. It is pertinent to make sure the area that is to be planted has good soil it’s planting purpose. Determining the type of soil in the garden location will tell what fruit or vegetable will perform the best, providing stability for the plants. If the plant is not healthy it may produce poorly, if production is viable. Proper use and application of fertilizers and organic matter is important to the end result of all the hard work applied. If unsure about the soil nutrients, stop by and see us to pick up a soil test kit (kits are free). A basic soil test is $15/sample and four crop codes can be tested from one sample. Media forms and instructions are in the front entrance as well. More information about mailing and submitting soil samples can be found here.
Quick links to The Tennessee Vegetable Garden Publications
W 346-A : Site Selection and Soil Testing
W 346-B: Garden Planning, Plant Preparation, and Planting
W 346-C: Managing Plant Nutrition
W 346-D: Plant Management Practices
W 346-E: Building and Using Raised Beds
W 346-F: Season Extension Methods
W 346-G: Stewardship in Soil Management
Farmer’s Market
If interested in selling homegrown fruits and vegetables or other homemade items at the local Farmer’s Market on the Pulaski Square, please go to tiny.utk.edu/ggp to apply for a growers certificate. There is no cost for a growers certificate.
Application for Giles County Farmer’s Market at the Agri-Park can be found here and guidelines.
Farmer’s Market information is available at our office or may be found here: Farmer’s Market QR Codes and Other Information
The Giles County Farmer’s Market is not an official market but may be subject to inspections by Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
