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Planting instructions:
Cauliflower, (1)
* Start seedlings indoors ¼ to 1/2″ deep five to six weeks before last spring frost.
* Transplant into garden after frost.
* Spacing: one plant per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: 50 to 80 days from transplant. Somewhat frost-hardy.
* Hints: Don't disturb roots when transplanting; keep evenly moist.
Leaf Lettuce, (16)
* Sow seed indoors 1/4″ deep, eight weeks before last frost or directly in garden when soil can be worked.
* Thin seedlings when four weeks old.
* Spacing: 16 plants per sq. ft.
* Plant more lettuce every two to four weeks for a good supply.
* Days to harvest: 28 days for baby lettuce, 45 days to full size. Frost-hardy.
* Hint: Harvest outer leaves anytime, or use scissors to harvest entire plant, leaving an inch of stem to encourage new growth.
beans, (4)
* Sow seeds 1″ deep directly in garden after all danger of frost.
* Spacing: four plants per sq. ft. for bush beans, six to eight plants per sq. ft. for pole beans
* Plant second crop of bush beans (if needed) two weeks after first planting
* Days to harvest: 50-80 days from seed, depending on variety. Not frost-hardy.
* Hint: Add a legume inoculant when planting to increase vigor and yield.
broccoli, (1)
* Sow seeds 1/4″ deep indoors, six weeks before last spring frost.
* Transplant into garden when seedlings have two sets of leaves.
* Spacing: one plant per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: 50 to 70 days from transplant. Frost-hardy.
* Plant a second broccoli crop eight weeks before first fall frost.
* Hint: Row covers are an effective control for cabbage worms.
brussels sprouts, (1)
* Start seedlings 1/4″ deep indoors six weeks before last spring frost.
* Transplant into garden soon after the last spring frost.
* Spacing: one per sq. ft. Plant early season crops nearby to give Brussels sprouts more space later in season.
* Very frost-hardy. Harvest after frost for best flavor.
* Days to harvest: 90 to 110.
* Hint: Cut off growing tip of plants a month before fall frost to get bigger sprouts.
cabbage, (1)
* Sow seeds indoors 1/4″ deep eight weeks before last frost or outdoors four weeks before last frost.
* Transplant seedlings into garden four weeks before last spring frost
* Spacing: one per sq. ft.
* Start seeds for fall crop in early summer.
* Days to harvest: 60 to 105 days, depending on variety. Frost-hardy.
* Hint: Plants prefer cool weather. Hot temperatures can cause heads to split.
cucumbers, (2)
* Plant seeds indoors 1/2″ deep three weeks before last frost, or seed in garden after frost.
* Transplant into garden after frost and when soil is 65 to 70 degrees F.
* Spacing one per sq. ft. for bush type; two per sq. ft. for vining type.
* Extend harvest with a second crop, planted two weeks later.
* Days to harvest: 50 to 60 days after transplanting. Not frost-hardy.
* Hint: Use row covers until flowering to keep off insects.
eggplants, (1)
* Start seeds 1/4″ deep indoors eight weeks before last frost.
* Transplant seedlings when soil reaches 70 degrees F. or three weeks after last frost.
* Spacing: one per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: 55 to 70 days from transplant. Not frost-hardy.
* Hints: Bugs love eggplants. Protect with garden fabric (row cover) even after flowering.
peas, (8)
* Plant outdoors 1″ deep as soon as soil can be worked.
* Spacing: nine to 16 per sq. ft. Provide support with string or wire trellis.
* For a fall crop, plant again six to eight weeks before frost.
* Days to harvest: 50 to 60 days from planting seeds. Very frost-hardy.
* Hint: Add legume inoculant to soil when planting to increase vigor and yield.
Learn more about peas in our Veggie Encyclopedia
peppers, (1)
peppers
* Start seeds indoors 1/4″ deep 10 to 12 weeks before last frost.
* Transplant into garden three weeks after last frost or when soil reaches 70 degrees F.
* Fruits are edible from early green to full-color maturity.
* Spacing: one plant per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: 50 to 65 days green, 80 to 85 days to full color. Not frost-hardy.
* Hint: Do not fertilize peppers. Water sparingly.
summer squash, (1)
* Plant seeds 3/4″ deep indoors or outdoors three weeks after last frost, or when soil is 70 degrees F.
* Transplant three weeks after last frost, or when soil is 70 degrees F.
* When picked frequently, plants will produce continuously until frost.
* Spacing: one plant per sq. ft. for bush varieties; two plants per sq. ft. for vining types growing on trellis.
* Days to harvest: 30 to 40 days from transplant; 40 to 50 from seed. Not frost-hardy.
* Hint: Start under garden fabric (row covers) to protect from insects.
tomatillos, (1)
* Plant seeds 1/4″ deep indoors four to five weeks before last frost
* Transplant one to two weeks after last frost or when soil reaches 65 degrees F.
* Spacing: one plant per sq. ft.
* Install cages at planting time for support.
* Days to harvest: 60 to 70 days from transplant. Not frost-hardy.
* Hint: Fruits are ripe when husk opens.
tomatoes, (1)
* Plant seeds 1/4″ deep indoors, six to eight weeks before last frost
* Transplant into garden one to two weeks after last frost or when soil reaches 65 degrees F.
* Spacing: one plant per sq. ft. Grow early season crops nearby to allow more room later.
* Days to harvest: 55 to 100 days from transplanting, depending on variety. Not frost-hardy
* Hint: Remove lower leaves before planting and bury extra stem.
winter squash, (1)
* Plant seeds 3/4″ deep indoors or outdoors, three weeks after last frost, when soil is 70 degrees F.
* Transplant: three weeks after last frost, or when soil is 70 degrees F.
* Spacing: one plant per sq. ft. Grow on trellis or allow vines to run out of the garden
* Days to harvest: 85 to 100 from planting seeds, depending on variety. Pick before first frost.
* Hint: Prune growing tips to keep under control. Leave stems attached when harvesting.
carrot, (16)
* Sow seeds in garden 1/4″ deep three weeks before last spring frost.
* Spacing: Plant 30 seeds per sq. ft.; thin to 16 plants per sq. ft.
* Replant six to eight weeks before fall frost for late crop.
* Days to harvest: 55 to 70 days from seed. Frost-hardy.
* Hint: Before planting, loosen soil to 12″; remove stones and add compost.
potatoes, (2)
* Plant 1-1/2″ chunks 4″ deep, two weeks before last frost or when soil reaches 50 degrees F.
* Purchase seed potatoes or use organic potatoes that were not treated to resist sprouting.
* In South, plant in fall for winter crop. Not frost-hardy.
* Spacing: one to three plants per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: 55 to 90 days. Harvest anytime after flowering and before frost.
sweet potatoes, (1)
* Plant slips (rooted sprouts) two weeks after last frost, once soil and night temperatures are 60 degrees or more.
* Spacing: one per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: 90.
* Hint: Cover soil with black plastic to increase heat and prevent unwanted rooting of vines.
corn, (2)
* Sow seeds 1″ deep directly in garden.
* Spacing: Plant four seeds per sq. ft.; thin to two plants per sq. ft.
* Plant after frost, when soil reaches 60 degrees F.
* Need to grow at least 12 to 18 plants of same variety to ensure good pollination.
* Days to harvest: 65 to 75 from planting. Not frost-hardy.
* Hints: Use garden fabric (row covers) early in spring to protect against frost and crows
basil, (2)
* Plant seeds 1/4″ deep indoors six weeks before last frost; outdoors two weeks after last frost.
* Transplant seedlings two to three weeks after last frost or when soil reaches 70 degrees F.
* Replant if you have space and want more.
* Spacing: two plants per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: 40-55 days from transplant. Harvest leaves as desired. Not frost-hardy.
* Hint: Pinch stems early and often to stimulate branching and bushy growth.
chives, (1)
* Purchase a pot of chives or get a clump from a neighbor. Plant in garden anytime. Hardy perennial.
* Spacing: one plant per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: Leaves can be harvested from early spring on – as soon as they are 6″ tall. Cutting promotes regrowth. Use flowers in salads.
* Hint: Divide and pot up some chives in fall and bring indoors to grow on a sunny windowsill all winter.
cilantro, (9)
* Sow seeds directly in the garden around last frost date. Plant 1/4″ to 1/2″ deep. Cilantro goes to seed quickly, so plant more seeds every three weeks to ensure a constant supply.
* Spacing: Sow 18 seeds per sq. ft.; thin to nine plants per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: 50 days for leaves, 90 days for seed harvest.
* Hint: Do not fertilize. Harvest individual stems or cut back entire plant with scissors, leaving 1″ at base to regrow.
garlic, (4)
* Plant cloves in fall, six weeks before ground freezes, 2″ deep, pointy end up.
* Spacing: four per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: nine months
* Hint: Keep soil evenly moist all summer, 1″ water per week. Mulch several weeks after planting to retain moisture and insulate against extreme cold.
leeks, (6)
* Start seeds indoors 10 to 12 weeks before last spring frost.
* Transplant around the time of the last frost
* Spacing: six plants per sq. ft.
* Early leeks can be planted in spring and again in summer for a fall harvest.
* Days to harvest: 50 to 75 days from transplant for early leeks; 90 to 120 days for storage leeks. Frost-hardy.
* Hint: To get long white stems, plant in a 6″ hole and fill with soil as leeks grow.
parsley, (2)
* Start seeds 1/4″ deep indoors 10 to 12 weeks before last frost.
* Transplant seedlings into garden up to a month before last frost.
* Spacing: two plants per sq. ft.
* Edible all summer and into winter.
* Biennial: plants will go to seed second year.
* Days to harvest: 75. Begin harvesting foliage at any time. Very frost-hardy.
* Hint: Parsley takes up to 21 days to germinate. Treat seeds with hot water before planting.
thyme, (2)
* Plant: Start with a small potted plant in mid-spring. Hardiness varies depending on variety. Tender or hardy perennial.
* Spacing: two plants per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: Leaves from first year plants can be picked sparingly by midsummer.
* Hint: Good drainage is essential for success. Work in plenty of compost, but no fertilizer is needed.
strawberries, (1)
* Plant in very early spring as soon as the ground can be worked.
* Space plants 12" apart. Position carefully, keeping the crown of the plant even with the soil surface.
* Everbearing cultivars will bear a more abundant crop if all flowers are removed until the end of June.
* Provide 1" of water per week. Keep soil mulched to retain moisture and protect fruit from rot.
melons, (1)
* Sow 1/2″ deep in garden two to three weeks after last spring frost, or indoors at time of last frost.
* Transplant seedlings (if started indoors) when small and soil has reached 70 degrees F.
* Spacing: one or two plants per sq. ft.
* One crop per season
* Days to harvest: 75 days from transplant. Not frost-hardy.
* Hint: Cover soil surface with plastic or grow vines on trellis to keep melons off soil.
check out http://www.gardeners.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Gardeners-Site/default/Page-KitchenGardenDesigner to put together a visual graph.
Cauliflower, (1)
* Start seedlings indoors ¼ to 1/2″ deep five to six weeks before last spring frost.
* Transplant into garden after frost.
* Spacing: one plant per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: 50 to 80 days from transplant. Somewhat frost-hardy.
* Hints: Don't disturb roots when transplanting; keep evenly moist.
Leaf Lettuce, (16)
* Sow seed indoors 1/4″ deep, eight weeks before last frost or directly in garden when soil can be worked.
* Thin seedlings when four weeks old.
* Spacing: 16 plants per sq. ft.
* Plant more lettuce every two to four weeks for a good supply.
* Days to harvest: 28 days for baby lettuce, 45 days to full size. Frost-hardy.
* Hint: Harvest outer leaves anytime, or use scissors to harvest entire plant, leaving an inch of stem to encourage new growth.
beans, (4)
* Sow seeds 1″ deep directly in garden after all danger of frost.
* Spacing: four plants per sq. ft. for bush beans, six to eight plants per sq. ft. for pole beans
* Plant second crop of bush beans (if needed) two weeks after first planting
* Days to harvest: 50-80 days from seed, depending on variety. Not frost-hardy.
* Hint: Add a legume inoculant when planting to increase vigor and yield.
broccoli, (1)
* Sow seeds 1/4″ deep indoors, six weeks before last spring frost.
* Transplant into garden when seedlings have two sets of leaves.
* Spacing: one plant per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: 50 to 70 days from transplant. Frost-hardy.
* Plant a second broccoli crop eight weeks before first fall frost.
* Hint: Row covers are an effective control for cabbage worms.
brussels sprouts, (1)
* Start seedlings 1/4″ deep indoors six weeks before last spring frost.
* Transplant into garden soon after the last spring frost.
* Spacing: one per sq. ft. Plant early season crops nearby to give Brussels sprouts more space later in season.
* Very frost-hardy. Harvest after frost for best flavor.
* Days to harvest: 90 to 110.
* Hint: Cut off growing tip of plants a month before fall frost to get bigger sprouts.
cabbage, (1)
* Sow seeds indoors 1/4″ deep eight weeks before last frost or outdoors four weeks before last frost.
* Transplant seedlings into garden four weeks before last spring frost
* Spacing: one per sq. ft.
* Start seeds for fall crop in early summer.
* Days to harvest: 60 to 105 days, depending on variety. Frost-hardy.
* Hint: Plants prefer cool weather. Hot temperatures can cause heads to split.
cucumbers, (2)
* Plant seeds indoors 1/2″ deep three weeks before last frost, or seed in garden after frost.
* Transplant into garden after frost and when soil is 65 to 70 degrees F.
* Spacing one per sq. ft. for bush type; two per sq. ft. for vining type.
* Extend harvest with a second crop, planted two weeks later.
* Days to harvest: 50 to 60 days after transplanting. Not frost-hardy.
* Hint: Use row covers until flowering to keep off insects.
eggplants, (1)
* Start seeds 1/4″ deep indoors eight weeks before last frost.
* Transplant seedlings when soil reaches 70 degrees F. or three weeks after last frost.
* Spacing: one per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: 55 to 70 days from transplant. Not frost-hardy.
* Hints: Bugs love eggplants. Protect with garden fabric (row cover) even after flowering.
peas, (8)
* Plant outdoors 1″ deep as soon as soil can be worked.
* Spacing: nine to 16 per sq. ft. Provide support with string or wire trellis.
* For a fall crop, plant again six to eight weeks before frost.
* Days to harvest: 50 to 60 days from planting seeds. Very frost-hardy.
* Hint: Add legume inoculant to soil when planting to increase vigor and yield.
Learn more about peas in our Veggie Encyclopedia
peppers, (1)
peppers
* Start seeds indoors 1/4″ deep 10 to 12 weeks before last frost.
* Transplant into garden three weeks after last frost or when soil reaches 70 degrees F.
* Fruits are edible from early green to full-color maturity.
* Spacing: one plant per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: 50 to 65 days green, 80 to 85 days to full color. Not frost-hardy.
* Hint: Do not fertilize peppers. Water sparingly.
summer squash, (1)
* Plant seeds 3/4″ deep indoors or outdoors three weeks after last frost, or when soil is 70 degrees F.
* Transplant three weeks after last frost, or when soil is 70 degrees F.
* When picked frequently, plants will produce continuously until frost.
* Spacing: one plant per sq. ft. for bush varieties; two plants per sq. ft. for vining types growing on trellis.
* Days to harvest: 30 to 40 days from transplant; 40 to 50 from seed. Not frost-hardy.
* Hint: Start under garden fabric (row covers) to protect from insects.
tomatillos, (1)
* Plant seeds 1/4″ deep indoors four to five weeks before last frost
* Transplant one to two weeks after last frost or when soil reaches 65 degrees F.
* Spacing: one plant per sq. ft.
* Install cages at planting time for support.
* Days to harvest: 60 to 70 days from transplant. Not frost-hardy.
* Hint: Fruits are ripe when husk opens.
tomatoes, (1)
* Plant seeds 1/4″ deep indoors, six to eight weeks before last frost
* Transplant into garden one to two weeks after last frost or when soil reaches 65 degrees F.
* Spacing: one plant per sq. ft. Grow early season crops nearby to allow more room later.
* Days to harvest: 55 to 100 days from transplanting, depending on variety. Not frost-hardy
* Hint: Remove lower leaves before planting and bury extra stem.
winter squash, (1)
* Plant seeds 3/4″ deep indoors or outdoors, three weeks after last frost, when soil is 70 degrees F.
* Transplant: three weeks after last frost, or when soil is 70 degrees F.
* Spacing: one plant per sq. ft. Grow on trellis or allow vines to run out of the garden
* Days to harvest: 85 to 100 from planting seeds, depending on variety. Pick before first frost.
* Hint: Prune growing tips to keep under control. Leave stems attached when harvesting.
carrot, (16)
* Sow seeds in garden 1/4″ deep three weeks before last spring frost.
* Spacing: Plant 30 seeds per sq. ft.; thin to 16 plants per sq. ft.
* Replant six to eight weeks before fall frost for late crop.
* Days to harvest: 55 to 70 days from seed. Frost-hardy.
* Hint: Before planting, loosen soil to 12″; remove stones and add compost.
potatoes, (2)
* Plant 1-1/2″ chunks 4″ deep, two weeks before last frost or when soil reaches 50 degrees F.
* Purchase seed potatoes or use organic potatoes that were not treated to resist sprouting.
* In South, plant in fall for winter crop. Not frost-hardy.
* Spacing: one to three plants per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: 55 to 90 days. Harvest anytime after flowering and before frost.
sweet potatoes, (1)
* Plant slips (rooted sprouts) two weeks after last frost, once soil and night temperatures are 60 degrees or more.
* Spacing: one per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: 90.
* Hint: Cover soil with black plastic to increase heat and prevent unwanted rooting of vines.
corn, (2)
* Sow seeds 1″ deep directly in garden.
* Spacing: Plant four seeds per sq. ft.; thin to two plants per sq. ft.
* Plant after frost, when soil reaches 60 degrees F.
* Need to grow at least 12 to 18 plants of same variety to ensure good pollination.
* Days to harvest: 65 to 75 from planting. Not frost-hardy.
* Hints: Use garden fabric (row covers) early in spring to protect against frost and crows
basil, (2)
* Plant seeds 1/4″ deep indoors six weeks before last frost; outdoors two weeks after last frost.
* Transplant seedlings two to three weeks after last frost or when soil reaches 70 degrees F.
* Replant if you have space and want more.
* Spacing: two plants per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: 40-55 days from transplant. Harvest leaves as desired. Not frost-hardy.
* Hint: Pinch stems early and often to stimulate branching and bushy growth.
chives, (1)
* Purchase a pot of chives or get a clump from a neighbor. Plant in garden anytime. Hardy perennial.
* Spacing: one plant per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: Leaves can be harvested from early spring on – as soon as they are 6″ tall. Cutting promotes regrowth. Use flowers in salads.
* Hint: Divide and pot up some chives in fall and bring indoors to grow on a sunny windowsill all winter.
cilantro, (9)
* Sow seeds directly in the garden around last frost date. Plant 1/4″ to 1/2″ deep. Cilantro goes to seed quickly, so plant more seeds every three weeks to ensure a constant supply.
* Spacing: Sow 18 seeds per sq. ft.; thin to nine plants per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: 50 days for leaves, 90 days for seed harvest.
* Hint: Do not fertilize. Harvest individual stems or cut back entire plant with scissors, leaving 1″ at base to regrow.
garlic, (4)
* Plant cloves in fall, six weeks before ground freezes, 2″ deep, pointy end up.
* Spacing: four per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: nine months
* Hint: Keep soil evenly moist all summer, 1″ water per week. Mulch several weeks after planting to retain moisture and insulate against extreme cold.
leeks, (6)
* Start seeds indoors 10 to 12 weeks before last spring frost.
* Transplant around the time of the last frost
* Spacing: six plants per sq. ft.
* Early leeks can be planted in spring and again in summer for a fall harvest.
* Days to harvest: 50 to 75 days from transplant for early leeks; 90 to 120 days for storage leeks. Frost-hardy.
* Hint: To get long white stems, plant in a 6″ hole and fill with soil as leeks grow.
parsley, (2)
* Start seeds 1/4″ deep indoors 10 to 12 weeks before last frost.
* Transplant seedlings into garden up to a month before last frost.
* Spacing: two plants per sq. ft.
* Edible all summer and into winter.
* Biennial: plants will go to seed second year.
* Days to harvest: 75. Begin harvesting foliage at any time. Very frost-hardy.
* Hint: Parsley takes up to 21 days to germinate. Treat seeds with hot water before planting.
thyme, (2)
* Plant: Start with a small potted plant in mid-spring. Hardiness varies depending on variety. Tender or hardy perennial.
* Spacing: two plants per sq. ft.
* Days to harvest: Leaves from first year plants can be picked sparingly by midsummer.
* Hint: Good drainage is essential for success. Work in plenty of compost, but no fertilizer is needed.
strawberries, (1)
* Plant in very early spring as soon as the ground can be worked.
* Space plants 12" apart. Position carefully, keeping the crown of the plant even with the soil surface.
* Everbearing cultivars will bear a more abundant crop if all flowers are removed until the end of June.
* Provide 1" of water per week. Keep soil mulched to retain moisture and protect fruit from rot.
melons, (1)
* Sow 1/2″ deep in garden two to three weeks after last spring frost, or indoors at time of last frost.
* Transplant seedlings (if started indoors) when small and soil has reached 70 degrees F.
* Spacing: one or two plants per sq. ft.
* One crop per season
* Days to harvest: 75 days from transplant. Not frost-hardy.
* Hint: Cover soil surface with plastic or grow vines on trellis to keep melons off soil.
check out http://www.gardeners.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Gardeners-Site/default/Page-KitchenGardenDesigner to put together a visual graph.
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OH MY GOODESS! THANK YOU! I adore the fact that you put this up! I started some seeds indoors for broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes and cucumbers and was intending to Google info on when/how to plant! You just did it for me! YOU ROCK!0
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*blush* you're welcome.
glad i could help. 0 -
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Bump!!
We close on our house in about a week so I hope to plant a few things this year... I assume I will have to buy pre started plants from the nursery!0
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