book for PDF - John Snow International Europe

Plants that can be growncontainerstomatoes, brinjals,chillies and peppers,beetroot, onions and leeks,cabbage, rape, kale, tsunga,cauliflower, broccoli, lettuces.Plants that can beplanted directly into bedsbeans, peas, spinach,carrot, beetroot, onion,cucumber, squash, melons,okra, sweetcorn.TransplantingWhen the seedling is 10-15 cm high it is ready for transplanting. Ifyou do not have space in your garden for the seedling, transplant itinto a larger bag or container.To transplant: gentlydig up the seedlingwith a spoon or stick.With your other hand,make a smallplanting hole in thebed. Gently place theseedling in the holeand cover the rootswith soil. Press downthe soil around theplant and water it.Design tips for planting:• put tall plants and trees on the south-side of the garden• make strong trellises for tall plants and climbers• intercrop with soil improvers and pest repellents• plant at least five different types of vegetable in each bed(for example: tomatoes, onions, rape, spinach and carrots).44