One must develop a routine that involves constant monitoring.  Watering (and then re-watering in most cases) of crops must take place frequently and prior to planting, a gardener needs to gauge approximately how much space each plant will need. Once planted under these ideal conditions, however, seedlings have the space and freedom to flourish, which depending on the plant, may be extremely easy or difficult; after only a few short weeks, once the trenches and rows have been developed, the fruits of labor start to emerge.  I’m often amazed at what we accomplish in only one growing season.