Growing Vegetables in South Africa

All 100 pages are packed with useful information, and all the commonly grown veggies are covered in detail, plus a few which are harder to find. You will learn about their health benefits and how to cultivate them with companion plants, plus a little history.

If you think that vegetable patches are so ugly that they must be relegated to some corner of the backyard, think again! When you practice organic gardening together with companion planting, not only will your vegetable patch be productive, but also overflowing with flowering annuals and herbs growing between the rows. Your crops will also be healthier, more nutritious, and more resistant to pests and diseases. “Growing Vegetables in South Africa” includes many tips to get you started on your journey into companion planting and organic growing.

Are you concerned that the vegetables you buy for your family may be GMO’s (genetically modified organisms) or are fed with artificial fertilisers and sprayed with harmful chemical sprays? By sourcing organic seeds and growing your own vegetables, you will have peace of mind, knowing that your family is eating 100% organically grown vegetables that are fresh and packed with vitamins and minerals. “Growing Vegetables in South Africa” includes nutritional information and the health benefits of each vegetable.

Do you want to grow vegetables, but space is limited? A small vegetable patch can produce an amazing quantity of food, and every garden, no matter how small, can produce a bounty of vegetables and herbs. Most vegetables also grow easily in pots, so even a tiny balcony garden can produce a few your family's favourites.

Growing your own veggies can be so much fun that the whole family may even want to get involved. Small children are especially fond of growing vegetables and this is sure to encourage them to eat them too!

Perhaps you want to grow vegetables from seed, or prefer purchasing trays of seedlings, and no matter whether you wish to grow them in the conventional manner, or are keen to practice companion planting and organic methods, this e-book offers all the information you need to get you started. It even includes recipes for many sprays that you can make at home.

Growing your own veggies is not only rewarding but also lighter on your pocket and a much healthier option. If you follow the growing instructions in my e-book you will soon be harvesting your very first crops and nothing is more rewarding than that first meal, using your own home grown produce.