Vegetable garden work in summer

WeedingWeeding eliminates wild grasses that compete with crops. It is done manually using a hoe, passing under the collar of the plants.Hoeing and mulchingHoeing consists of breaking the soil crust, using a claw or a hoe, to aerate it and ensure good water penetration to the roots. Mulching helps keep moisture at the base of the plants by spreading straw, dry leaves, grass clippings, manure or even shredded branches 5 cm thick.WateringPrefer a good watering every 3 to 4 days to a light daily intervention. Water the soil lightly to moisten the surface then water abundantly a few moments later, when it has become more permeable. To save water, mulching remains a very good solution! Summer sowing in the groundDuring the summer you can sow courgettes, carrots, beets, fennel, chicory, beans, lettuce, turnips, leeks, dill, parsley, gherkins, chervil, wild garlic, winter carrots, lamb's lettuce, radishes, winter radishes, arugula and sorrel. Summer sowing under cover Broccoli, winter cabbage and winter leeks. Summer harvestsDuring the summer you can harvest carrots, summer cabbage, spinach, broad beans, summer lettuce, tomatoes, arugula, rhubarb, new potatoes, garlic, peppers, courgettes, green beans, artichokes, melons, leeks, celery, basil, chives, parsley, savory, thyme and onions.