TABLES.md

Garden Reference Tables

Overview

This document contains essential reference tables for garden management, including planting times, soil pH levels, feeding schedules, and recommended tools. These tables provide vital information to optimize plant health and garden productivity.

Table 1: Optimal Planting Times

Plant Name	Planting Season	Ideal Temperature (°C)	Direct Seed or Transplant
Tomato	Spring	18-24	Transplant
Basil	Spring/Summer	20-25	Direct Seed
Lettuce	Spring/Fall	10-18	Direct Seed
Carrot	Spring/Fall	7-24	Direct Seed
Pumpkin	Summer	20-35	Direct Seed

Table 2: Soil pH Levels

Plant Name	Optimal pH Range
Tomato	6.0 - 6.8
Basil	6.0 - 7.5
Lettuce	6.0 - 7.0
Carrot	5.5 - 7.0
Pumpkin	6.0 - 6.8

Table 3: Feeding Schedule

Plant Name	Feeding Frequency	Recommended Fertilizer Type
Tomato	Every 2 weeks	10-10-10 NPK, Organic Compost
Basil	Every 3 weeks	Balanced NPK, Liquid Seaweed
Lettuce	Monthly	Organic Compost, Blood Meal
Carrot	Monthly	Low Nitrogen, High Phosphorus
Pumpkin	Every 2 weeks	High Nitrogen Early, Balanced Later

Table 4: Garden Tools and Supplies

Tool/Supply	Purpose	Recommended Brand/Type
Spade	Digging and soil turning	Fiskars Steel D-Handle
Pruners	Trimming plants and branches	Felco F-2 Classic
Watering Can	Manual watering of plants	Haws Heritage
Compost	Soil enrichment	Black Kow Manure Compost

Data Integrity and Updates

• Source Verification: All data is sourced from reliable agricultural guides and verified by expert gardeners.
• Updates: The tables should be reviewed and updated annually to reflect the latest best practices in gardening.