5 easy to grow vegetable seeds in the month of October
                     5 easy to grow vegetable seeds in the month of 
 October
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October 19, 2021
The Winter season is one of the best seasons for growing vegetables and it’s finally here! 
 It’s not only good for people with finesse in the field, but also for beginners who want to 
or  have just started gardening. Gardening also acts as a great physical exercise at a 
certain  level. Buy vegetable seeds
 online at cheaper prices. In this blog, we will look at 5 easy to  grow vegetable seeds
 in the month of October.
1. Beetroot
Beetroot one of the easy to grow vegetable seeds is commonly known as ‘beets’ in 
most  parts of Canada and the United States. They were domesticated in the Middle 
East and  continually used by Romans and Greeks. The purple roots of beetroot can be 
ingested  after boiling or roasting or even raw. The leafy portion of the plant is also 
edible and can  be eaten as a salad.
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Growth and Care
Beetroot can be grown well in many varieties of soil but loamy soil proves to be 
the  best. The recommended pH of ths soil is 6.3 to 7.5. Make sure the soil is not 
too  acidic.
Beets do not require a lot of sunlight. They do well in less 4 hours of Sunlight 
per  day. Keep the beets in a shady area.
Water the beets whenever the soil is dry, once in 10-14 days. Beets do not require 
a  lot of water.
Benefits:
Best source of fiber, vitamin B9 and Vitamin C 
 Improves blood flow and lowers sugar
2. Brinjal (Egg Plant)
Brinjal, also known as Egg Plant is easy to grow vegetable seed in the United States and 
 Australia or aubergine in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Quebec are a purple spongy  
fruit native to India where it is most commonly found. It grows 40-150 cm long with 
leaves  that are 5-10 cm broad.
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Growth and Care:
Egg Plants prefer sandy loamy soil, with pH ranging between 5.5-7.2. The 
soil  should be organically rich, well drained and fertile.
Eggplants love to grow in sunny areas. Place it on a site where it receives atleast 
6  hours of daily sunlight.
Eggplants need constant watering, do not ignore the plant. Water at least 1 inch 
per  week. Water if the soil is dry, the soil should always have moisture in it.
Benefits:
Rich in antioxidants.
Rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
3. Cabbage
It is a leafy vegetable commonly used in Indian households for various dishes. It 
was  domesticated in Europe in 1000 BC. However, after some time it had become 
an
important part of European cuisines. It is now widely used as a vegetable and even 
salad  in various parts of the world.
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Growth and Care:
Cabbage should be grown in soil that is rich in organic matter and well drained. 
The  recommended pH level for the soil is 6.5-6.8. Use as much cow dung and  
vermicompost as you can.
Requires 6-8 hours of daily sunlight to grow.
Make sure you water the cabbage plants in regular intervals. They need at least 1-
1.5 inches of water every week.
Benefits
It improves digestion.
It helps in lowering blood sugar.
4. Radish
Radish is an edible root used as a vegetable that was domesticated in Asia before
Roman times. They are mostly eaten raw as salads in numerous parts of the world for 
the  health benefits that it provides, but some people also boil or cook them. Radishes 
grow
quickly and are ready to consume just after a month of planting and thus also known 
as  easy to grow vegetable seeds.
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Growth and Care:
Radish plants should be planted in sandy loamy soil which is organically 
rich.  Maintain the soil pH between 5.5 to 6.8.
Radish plants thrive only when provided full sunlight, make sure the plants get 
at  least 6 hours of sunlight everyday.
Radishes need around 1-1.5 inches of water per week to maintain its taste. If 
not
watered properly, the radishes become bitter and woody.
Benefits
Rich in Calcium and Potassium.  
Good for kidneys and renal 
function.
5. Spinach
Spinach is a leafy edible easy to grow vegetable seeds that are consumed raw or 
boiled  as a salad or cooked as a vegetable. Its plant grows 30 cm tall. It originated in 
Ancient  Persia and was later on introduced in India. Spinach is also mentioned in the 
first-ever  known English Cookbook where it has been referred to as ‘spinnedge’.
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Growth and Care:
Spinach plants need organically rich soil, use compost and manure to provide the 
 nutrients to the plant. The pH level of the soil should be maintained at 6.5 to 7.0 
at  all times for proper growth
Spinach grows best in cold weather with partial shade. The plant requires 4 hours 
of  Sunlight everyday.
Water the plants twice a day. The plants need 1 inch of water every week. Do 
not  over water the plants, water occasionally.
Benefits
Provides protein, iron and minerals 
 Aids weight loss
Though these are 5 easy to grow vegetable seeds in October, following these extra 
tips  can make your home gardening journey more comfortable for you and your 
organic  veggies.
Some general tips
Keep in sun: When about to grow vegetable seeds, most of them need a lot of  
sunlight to grow. Place the plants at a site where they get at least 8 hours of 
sun.  Soil should be rich: The nutrition and enrichment that the soil is getting is 
 necessary to grow vegetable seeds. Add compost and cow dung to increase 
the  fertility of the soil.
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Use small pots initially: The biggest mistake that most people do when about 
to  grow vegetable seeds is grow vegeatable seeds in big pots. Stick to small p
ots to  grow the plant, as it gets bigger, change the pot.
Get the blooms: Attract bugs, butterflies, and bees to your garden. To boost 
crop
pollination, bring some insect-attracting plants to your gardens, like zinnias 
and  sunflowers.
Water properly: Water properly to grow vegetable seeds, as suggested, 
according  to the plant.
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Coir Coins and Coir Pots for germination of 
Seeds.  Plants tag to identify the Seeds.
Neem Oil to avoid pest attack.
Gardening tools to help you in prunning, mulching 
of soil.
Here are some Workshops that might help you if you are new to  
Gardening!
Convert your green space into small Miniature Garden.  
Know more about how not to fail in container gardening
.  Know how to start your own small Garden.
Cheers to happy Gardening!
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