Getting Started.
Ideal placement: Your garden will need at least 6 hours of sun per day and will need to be on level ground. We also recommend a spot that has good draining, close to a water source, and is clear of trees and shrubs.
What is good soil?: Ideal garden soil has a pH between 5.5-7.0; however, in South Florida, the pH ranges from 7.0 to 8.5. To improve, bring in topsoil or a soil mix, or by applying liberal amounts of organic material to the soil already present. Spade or plow the plot at least 3-4 weeks before planting. Then, rework the soil into a fine firm, seedbed planting at a time
Best Crops to Plant in South Florida in February/March... and when they'll be ready to harvest!
Cantaloupes: 80 to 90 days
Carrots: 60 to 80 days
Cucumbers: 50 to 70 days
Eggplant: 100 to 120 days
Onions: 100 to 175 days
Peppers: 60 to 90 days
Sweet Potatoes: ~90 days
Tomatoes: 60 to 85 days
Watermelon: 80 to 120 days
PS: Don't forget to fertilize!
Use a balanced time-release fertilizer such as 8-8-8 or 15-15-15. If the pH is above 6.3, micronutrients will be necessary. Fertilize at planting, when the plants flower, and when the fruit is medium-sized
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