![Page 1: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
EDIBLE GARDENINGEDIBLE GARDENING
BYBY
Venkappa GaniVenkappa Gani
September 28, 2008September 28, 2008
![Page 2: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
EDIBLE GARDENINGEDIBLE GARDENING
PLANNINGPLANNING
PREPARINGPREPARING
PLANTINGPLANTING
CARINGCARING
HARVESTINGHARVESTING
![Page 3: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
PLANNINGPLANNING
Site SelectionSite Selection Garden SizeGarden Size Decide What to GrowDecide What to Grow LocationLocation Time of PlantingTime of Planting
![Page 4: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
PREPARINGPREPARING
Soil Preparation is Key for SuccessSoil Preparation is Key for Success NutrientsNutrients Organic MatterOrganic Matter AirAir WaterWater
![Page 5: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
SOIL TYPESSOIL TYPES
SandySandy Sticky ClaySticky Clay RockyRocky Soil TestSoil Test
![Page 6: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Soil AmendmentSoil Amendment
Plant MaterialsPlant Materials
ManureManure
CompostCompost
![Page 7: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
TILLING SOILTILLING SOIL
Deep DiggingDeep Digging Shallow DiggingShallow Digging No DiggingNo Digging Raised BedsRaised Beds Row PreparationRow Preparation
![Page 8: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Soil mixed with organicsSoil mixed with organics
![Page 9: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
LayeringLayering
![Page 10: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Earth WormsEarth Worms
![Page 11: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Worm CastingWorm Casting
![Page 12: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Earth wormEarth worm
![Page 13: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
PLANTINGPLANTING
Tools: Hoe, Rake, Hand trowelTools: Hoe, Rake, Hand trowel Seeds: Purchase, Home grownSeeds: Purchase, Home grown Transplants: Buy, Home grownTransplants: Buy, Home grown Time of PlantingTime of Planting Cool SeasonCool Season Warm Season Warm Season
![Page 14: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
CARINGCARING
ThinningThinning Watering : Drip irrigation, Soaker hoseWatering : Drip irrigation, Soaker hose Feeding: Organic NutrientsFeeding: Organic Nutrients Supporting: Stakes, Trellis, CagesSupporting: Stakes, Trellis, Cages Weeding: Mulch, Black PlasticWeeding: Mulch, Black Plastic InsectsInsects ProtectingProtecting
![Page 15: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
HARVESTINGHARVESTING
Leafy Vegetables: By handLeafy Vegetables: By hand Fruity Vegetables: By HandFruity Vegetables: By Hand Rooty Vegetables: Digging & LiftingRooty Vegetables: Digging & Lifting
![Page 16: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
StoringStoring
Long term Storage: Freezing, CanningLong term Storage: Freezing, Canning Drying Vegetables & HerbsDrying Vegetables & Herbs SunSun Warm Indoor spaceWarm Indoor space Domestic OvenDomestic Oven DehydratorDehydrator
![Page 17: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
RadishesRadishes
Red RadishesRed Radishes DiakonDiakon
![Page 18: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
PotatoesPotatoes
PotatoPotato Sweet PotatoSweet Potato
![Page 19: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
OnionsOnions
YellowYellow WhiteWhite
![Page 20: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
BEETSBEETS
Beet RootsBeet Roots
![Page 21: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
FennelFennel
Fennel full GrownFennel full Grown
![Page 22: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
SpinachesSpinaches
AmaranthusAmaranthus Malbar SpinachMalbar Spinach
![Page 23: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
CucumbersCucumbers
Foot LongFoot Long Mini (Tinda)Mini (Tinda)
![Page 24: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Egg PlantsEgg Plants
BlackBlack WhiteWhite
![Page 25: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
PeasPeas
Sugar snapSugar snap
![Page 26: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Bitter MelonsBitter Melons
Flower & FruitFlower & Fruit BunchBunch
![Page 27: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Edible GourdsEdible Gourds
Snake gourdSnake gourd Italian SquashItalian Squash
![Page 28: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Swiss ChardsSwiss Chards
![Page 29: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
TomatoesTomatoes
![Page 30: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
PeppersPeppers
CayenneCayenne OrchidOrchid
![Page 31: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
ExbitionExbition
![Page 32: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
Award WinnersAward Winners
![Page 33: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
SquashSquash
Male FlowerMale Flower Female FlowerFemale Flower
![Page 34: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
SquashSquash
GrowthGrowth
![Page 35: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
King of the ShowKing of the Show
![Page 36: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
PeachesPeaches
![Page 37: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
Cool Season VegetablesCool Season Vegetables
BeetsBeets CarrotsCarrots RadishesRadishes OnionsOnions GarlicGarlic TurnipTurnip
SpinachSpinach CabbageCabbage BroccoliBroccoli CollardCollard MustardMustard CauliflowerCauliflower Brussels SproutsBrussels Sprouts LettuceLettuce
![Page 38: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
Warm Season VegetablesWarm Season Vegetables
BeansBeans TomatoTomato PotatoPotato Swiss ChardSwiss Chard MelonsMelons EggplantEggplant SquashSquash OkraOkra
PeppersPeppers CucumberCucumber Malabar SpinachMalabar Spinach KohlrabiKohlrabi FennelFennel PumpkinPumpkin Winter SquashWinter Squash
![Page 39: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
HERBSHERBS
CilantroCilantro DillDill BasilsBasils OreganoOregano MintsMints Salad burnetSalad burnet RosemaryRosemary Bay leafBay leaf
ThymeThyme Mexican mint Mexican mint
marigoldmarigold SageSage
![Page 40: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
Fruit TreesFruit Trees
Chill Hours requirementChill Hours requirement TropicalTropical Sub tropicalSub tropical Self pollinatingSelf pollinating Disease resistantDisease resistant PruningPruning SprayingSpraying
![Page 41: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
Fruit TreesFruit Trees
PeachesPeaches ApplesApples PearsPears PersimmonsPersimmons PomegranatesPomegranates LoquatLoquat JujubesJujubes OlivesOlives
PapayaPapaya BananaBanana FigsFigs Black berryBlack berry GrapesGrapes
![Page 42: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
PeachesPeaches
![Page 43: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
ApplesApples
![Page 44: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
PearsPears
![Page 45: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
PersimmonPersimmon
![Page 46: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
PomegranatePomegranate
![Page 47: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/47.jpg)
JujubiJujubi
Tree with fruitsTree with fruits FruitsFruits
![Page 48: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/48.jpg)
JujubisJujubis
![Page 49: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/49.jpg)
CitrusCitrus
Myer LemonMyer Lemon
![Page 50: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/50.jpg)
CitrusCitrus
KumquatKumquat
![Page 51: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/51.jpg)
CitrusCitrus
Pink Grape FruitPink Grape Fruit
![Page 52: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/52.jpg)
Banana Banana
![Page 53: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/53.jpg)
BananaBanana
![Page 54: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/54.jpg)
Tree ripe BananaTree ripe Banana
![Page 55: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/55.jpg)
Papaya with budsPapaya with buds
![Page 56: EDIBLE GARDENING EDIBLE GARDENING BY BY Venkappa Gani Venkappa Gani September 28, 2008 September 28, 2008](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022081506/56649c945503460f9494ff4e/html5/thumbnails/56.jpg)
Successful Gardening Successful Gardening TipsTips
Seek Local AdviceSeek Local Advice Good SoilGood Soil Good LocationGood Location Adequate Moisture/DrainageAdequate Moisture/Drainage MulchMulch Right Plant at the Right TimeRight Plant at the Right Time Harvest at the Right TimeHarvest at the Right Time Control Pests and DiseaseControl Pests and Disease Be VisibleBe Visible ENJOYENJOY