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If you’re just starting with vegetable gardening & you really need to select a site for your garden this is the article for you… If you aim to feed an average sized family, you may be surprised by how little space is actually required for a decent yield. An area of about twenty five square  fee should be adequate to provide for four people. Starting with too large a plot is often the first mistake made by gardeners.

Regardless of the size you select, there’re five basic factors to consider in deciding the garden site. The first & possible most important is available sunlight. All vegetables need some amount of sunlight - some more than others. There is more. The garden site should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. An ideal exposure to sunlight is between eight & ten hours daily. Most vegetables will require planting away from the shade of trees, buildings & other obstructions to direct sunlight. OK. Some leafy cooler weather vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, & tender greens prefer shadier conditions than other vegetables, so if you have shaded areas reserve these for groing those veggies that prefer cooler spots. However - if your garden doesn’t receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight your success at vegetable gardening is unlikely.

The second basic factor to consider is garden soil. Growing a decent garden doesn’t require perfect soil. Soil can be ammended & worked over time to bring it to peak growing conditions. For starters you can examine what you have available & add organic material to bring the soil closer to ideal. The ideal soil is a loose, well-drained loam. It should be easy to work & provide plenty of organic materials for healthy plant growth. When selecting the garden site to be certain to avoid any soil that remains soggy after a rain. Clay soils are among the hardest to work into ideal soil, & soaked roots will not make vegetables happy.

The third consideration is water. Including water provided by rains & irrigation, your garden will need least 1 inch of water per week. Therefore, it’s important to locate the garden near a water source if rains will not reliably deliver your need.

The fourth consideration is something not many gardeners - not even seasoned greenthumbs - take into consideration. Your garden will want good air circulation. Avoid locating your garden in a hollow or low spot. Because cold air can be caught in low spots these areas are often prone to longer freezes & shorter growing seasons. Low spots are slower to warm in the spring & quicker to cool in the fall.

The final consideration for siting your new vegetable garden is how near to your home it is. Keep in mind that the closer your garden the more likely you’re to utilize it… The notion of a “kitchen garden” is popular because it’s easy to walk out your kitchen & pull fresh produce & herbs. If you have to trek a far distance to reach the garden you’re less likely to spend time keeping up with weeds, insect control, & watering.