I live in zone 8b. When is the best time to plant my vegetable starts in my raised garden with full sun?
This article should help:
my area is piedmont virginia
If your bucket will be flat on the ground, I suggest putting the holes near the bottom of the pot on the sides, like a lot of the nursery pots do. Then use a drill bit about 5/8 inch. Four or five would be enough. You could put a couple on the bottom for good measure, too.
According to the product label, you should be able to plant vegetables in 3 days after application. Always read and follow label instructions.
If you'd rather not use chemicals, you can use boiling water, or if you are not in a hurry, you can solarize the soil by covering it with clear plastic for about 6 weeks during the hottest time of the year.
Here's an article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-long-does-weed-killer-last-in-the-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/boiling-water-and-plants.htm
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I would need to know what you are harvesting, vegetables, fruits, grains, etc. You can do a search on our website http://www.gardeningknowhow.com and we most likely will have an article about how to harvest your particular item.
I want to start a baby vegetable garden on my balcony. For this, I would like to know what dimensions my pot should have to grow this type of vegetables and what plantation frame should I use. Could you help me find this information? Thank you!
Generally, the container size depends on the plant in question. Some plants require large containers, and some small. Some require direct seeding, and others can transplant.
What I can do, for now, is include some articles that will help you to get started:
Weather has been in 90's and my garden get sun all day. One of the vines on the cucumber plant turned brown and died after giving the ground a much needed drink.
This can happen when trying to compensate for heat by watering. Overwatering will halt root processes and allow for infections to take over, but this can also be a product of Pithium rot and other diseases.
I would apply a fungicide, and keep an eye out for further damage. Here is an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
As soon as I realized I had the wrong sprayer (10 minutes maybe) I watered the plants all over hopefully to wash it off. Worried that I have poisoned our food supply.
It's hard to say. It is systemic so the product is absorbed internaly. Once it is inside, you can't wash it off. I don't believe I would want to eat those vegetables but you may want to call the company and ask them.