Garden Plans > 2012: Row Garden

About this Garden Plan

Home Garden with row and raised beds.

Plan Type, Soil and Location

Garden Location: Vermilion Parish, Louisiana
Garden Size: 89' 11" x 64' 11"
Garden Type: Home garden
Garden Layout: Traditional layout - rows etc
Sun or Shade: Sunny
Garden Soil Type: Good soil

Plan Notes

Used Hoops with ArgiBon fabric from Johnny's Seeds over cucumber beds and cantaope to start seedlings in February. Worked well to protect against high winds. Fabric tears at clips but this served as venting which was needed during warm days.Did not have much cool weather. Used PVC pipes for hoops. Clipped fabric on with purchased clamps. Held down with T-Posts/bricks. Used one up near patio for setting out transplants. Did great for this- tomatoes, peppers and eggplant grew study and fabric allowed just enough breeze to strenthen plants. Open front as weather warmed. Great wind protection.

Garden Plan

Plant List

 PlantNumberSpacingSpacing in RowsNotes
Asparagus
 Jersey Knight (F1)
521' 5"1' 5" x 1' 5"Picked best crop ever!!
Beans (Bush Snap)
 Fresh Pick (OG)
1389"5" x 1' 1"Bush bean: 53 days Plant 3/18/12 bloom/Bean: 4/26 Harvest: Tender and rich-tasting 6 1/2" green beans. Compared with Jade, Fresh Pick's pods are plumper and darker green, suggestive of pole beans, with an even better flavor. Like Jade, Fresh Pick's big plants tolerate hot weather and yield over an extended period. Hand pick. Johnny's Seeds
Beans (Bush Snap)
 E-Z Pick (OG) Bush Bean
1389"5" x 1' 1"Bush: 55 days Plant:3/18/12 Sprout: 3/23 Bloom/Beans: 4/26 Harvest: Beans mature at the same time and are easy to separate from stems, making them exceptionally easy to hand harvest. E-Z Pick grows on sturdy, upright plants which saves time when picking. With 5 1/2 -6" long beans and dark green color, Johnny's Seeds
Beans (Lima)
 Thorogreen Early
549"5" x 1' 1"Sprout: 4/22/12 65 days. Thin stand, rained after planting. Phaseolus lunatus. Dwarf plant produces heavy yields of large plump pale green lima beans. Plant does not require staking. It is a flat thin 3" long lima bean without the mealy texture that characterizes many of their thicker cousins. early maturing variety. Disease Resistant: Downy Mildew.
Blueberry 62' 11"2' 11" x 2' 11" 
Corn
 Xtra Tender 270a Hybrid
2801' 1"11" x 1' 5"Seed: 3/18/12 Sprout 3/23 Tassell: Harvest: 71 days.Attractive, 8-8 1/2" ears with 16 rows of kernels are bursting with flavor that holds in the field or in the refrigerator. Great for freezing. 5 1/2-6' plants. Good cool soil germination. Holds well in the field. Johnny's Seeds
Cucumber
 Burpless Hybrid
191' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"1st bed : started seeds 2/5/2012. Plant in hoop cover 2/23/2012. First cucumber seen 3/23Pick:4/7 2nd bed: Started seed 2/23/12. Plant in hoop cover 3/17/12. Squash Bed: (2 plants)seed:2/23/12 Planted 3/17/12. Plant 1 hill seeds 3/24/12
Eggplant
 Park's Whopper
11' 3"1' 1" x 1' 5"Purchased plant LA Nursury BR
Eggplant
 Prosperosa
11' 3"1' 1" x 1' 5"Seed: 2/5/12 Transplant 3/18/12 73 days. Solanum melongena. Plant produces good yields of large round deep violet eggplants. Plant keeps producing throughout the season. Eggplant has tender mild white flesh. A heirloom variety from Tuscany, Italy.
Eggplant
 Rosa Bianca
11' 3"1' 1" x 1' 5"Seed: 2/5/12 Transplant 3/18/12 75 days. Solanum melongena. Plant produces good yields of rosy lavender & cream colored teardrop shaped eggplants. These eggplants are very delicious, creamy, with no bitter taste. Excellent for slicing, stuffing, and baking. A heirloom variety from Italy. Reimer Seeds
Eggplant
 Ichiban
41' 3"1' 1" x 1' 5"Seed:2/5/12 Transplant 3/18/12 61 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Plant produces heavy yields of high quality 9" long by 1 " wide dark purple eggplants. It is so dark purple that the eggplants are almost black in color. Very flavorful and tender. great for grilling and roasting. Performs well even at cooler temperatures.
Eggplant
 Black Beauty Eggplant
11' 3"1' 1" x 1' 5"Purchased plant LA Nursury BR
Eggplant
 Classic
11' 3"1' 1" x 1' 5"Purchased plant: 76 Days. Elongated oval, green calyxed fruit are the size and shape well known in most markets. The glossy, deep purple-black color of Classic is preferred by customers, and its erect, vigorous plant supports heavy yields of high quality fruit.
Eggplant
 Fairy Tale (F1)
21' 3"1' 1" x 1' 5"Purchased plant LA Nursury BR
Kohlrabi 29"7" x 11" 
Melon
 Ambrosia Hybrid
62' 11"2' 11" x 2' 11" 
Pepper
 Super Banana Supreme
11' 1"11" x 1' 3"Purchased plant LA Nursury BR
Pepper
 Valencia Orange
11' 1"11" x 1' 3"Purchased plant LA Nursury BR
Pepper
 Red Beauty
11' 1"11" x 1' 3"Purchased plant LA Nursury BR
Pepper
 Golden California Wonder
11' 1"11" x 1' 3"Purchased plant LA Nursury BR
Pepper
 Poblano
21' 1"11" x 1' 3" 
Radish
 Cherry Belle
163"3" x 7"Planted 3/3/12 Pick 3/28 1949 All-America Selections Winner! 26 days. Raphanus sativus. Plant produces small crunchy and very tasty radishes. Plant has bright cherry red roots. Excellent for salads. Stores for weeks in refrigerator.
Squash (Summer)
 Dixie
21' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Seed: 2/23/12 Plant 3/18/12 41 days. Cucurbita pepo. (F1) Early variety produces heavy yields of shiny lemon yellow squash. This variety has smooth skin, unlike other Yellow Crookneck varieties. Very flavorful and tender. Excellent freezing and canning variety. Best when harvested when 6" long. A summer squash variety.
Squash (Summer)
 Butterstick
31' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Seed: 2/23/12 Plant 3/18/12 Wind sorm3/21 lost 1 plant re seeded 3/24. 52 days. Cucurbita pepo. (F1) Semi-bush plant produces good yields of straightneck type squash. The squash can range from cream to yellow color. Best when harvested at 10" long. Bush type plant suitable for small gardens.
Squash (Winter)
 Acorn- Table Queen
22' 11"2' 11" x 2' 11"Seed: 2/23/12 Plant: 3/18/12 Spacing: 12-16in (30-40cm) Exposure: Full Sun - 6+ hours direct sun Fruit size: 5in (13cm) Days to harvest: 80
Tomato (Small)
 Muriel
31' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"(D) Seed:2/26/12 Transplant 3/18/12 Plant: 3/31/12 75 days. Lycopersicon esculentum. (F1) Plant produces high yields of large bright red roma tomatoes. A nematode resistant variety. This is a Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Resistant variety that is bred primarily for the Southeast region of the USA. Disease Resistant: VFFNA, TSW. Determinate. Reimer Seeds
Tomato (Small)
 Mortgage Lifter VFN
21' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Bought plant LANursury Plant 3/18/12 70 days. Lycopersicon esculentum. Plant produces good yields of 1 to 2 lb beefsteak tomatoes. Tomatoes have a sweet rich flavor and turn deep pink when mature. This variety was developed in the 1930's by Mr. Byles of Logan, WV to help pay off his home mortgage. He was able to pay off his mortgage in 6 years by selling the tomato plants. He crossed a German Johnson, Beefsteak, and Italian & English varieties to come up with this unique variety. A family heirloom variety from West Virginia, USA. Indeterminate. Disease Resistant: VFN.
Tomato (Small)
 Juliet (F1)
31' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"(I) Seed:2/5/12;Transplant:2/23/12(1) Replant 2/23: 920 tranplant 3/18/12 60 days. Lycopersicon esculentum. (F1) Plant produces high yields of glossy red grape shaped tomatoes. Tomatoes are very sweet and perfect for salads and gourmet dishes. Grows in clusters like grapes too. Holds on the vine longer than any other cherry tomato. Crack Resistant. Indeterminate. Johnny's and Reimer Seeds
Tomato (Small)
 Sweet Baby Girl
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Seeds: 2/5/2012- one sprouted. Replants 2/10.
Tomato (Small)
 Super Sweet 100 Hybrid
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Planted 2/23/12
Tomato (Small)
 Parks Whopper Cr Improved Hybr
61' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"(I) Seed:2/5/12 Transplant 2/23/12 Plant: 3/18/12 2nd Plant 3/31/12 65 days. Lycopersicon esculentum. (F1) Plant produces good yields of red tomatoes. These are beautiful big tasty red tomatoes that are excellent for salads and sandwiches. Excellent for home garden and market growers. Crack Resistant. Indeterminate. Disease Resistant: VFFNT.Park Seeds and Reimer .
Tomato (Small)
 BHN 444
71' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"(D) Seeds 2/5/12 Trans: 2/23/12 Plant 3/18/12 75 days. Lycopersicon esculentum. (F1) Plant produces good yields of large red globe shaped tomatoes. This variety is resistant to tomato spotted wilt virus which is common in the southern states. Suitable for Southern states including: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Determinate. Disease Resistant: VFF, TSWV.
Tomato (Small)
 Beefmaster (I)
61' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"(I) Seed 2/5/12 Transplant 2/23/12 2nd Seed: 2/23/12 Transplant 3/18/12Plant 3/31/12 80 days. Lycopersicon esculentum. (F1) Plant produces enormous yields of large meaty 2 lb beefsteak tomatoes. Tomatoes turn deep red when mature. Indeterminate. Disease Resistant: VFNASt. Reimer Seeds, Park Seeds
Tomato (Small)
 Amelia (D)
131' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"(D) Seeds: 2/5/2012 Trans: 2/23/2012 Planted: 3/17/2012 Raised bed: bought plants; planted 2/18/2012 75 days. Lycopersicon esculentum. (F1) Plant produces high yields of large 8 oz red tomatoes. Tomatoes are firm and uniform is shape. A crack resistant variety which can be harvested green or red. This is a Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Resistant variety that is bred primarily for the Southeast region of the USA. Disease Resistant: VFFFNSt, TSW. Determinate. Reimer Seeds
Tomato (Small)
 German Queen (I)
81' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"(I) Seed: 2/5/12 trans: 2/23/12 Plant 3/18/12 80 days. Lycopersicon esculentum. Plant produces good yields of very large 1 lb pink tomatoes. The tomatoes are meaty, very sweet, and very flavorful. Renown for its fine flavor. This variety is a potato leaf plant. A heirloom variety from Germany. Indeterminate.
Tomato (Small)
 Delicious
81' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"(I)Seed: 2/5/12;transplant:2/23/12;plant 3/18/12 2nd Plant: 3/31/12 77 day. Lycopersicon esculentum. Plant produces good yields of gigantic red meaty tomatoes. Very few seeds! Crack Resistant. Indeterminate. Reimer Seeds
Tomato (Small)
 BHN602(D)
81' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"(D) Seed: 2/5/12 Transplant 2/23/12. Plants 3/18/12. first tomato set 3/22 77 days. Lycopersicon esculentum. (F1) Plant produces high yields of 12 oz red globe shaped tomatoes. Outstanding flavor. This variety is resistant to tomato spotted wilt virus which is common in the southern states. Recommended for all areas especially for Southern states including: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Determinate. Disease Resistant: VFFF, TSWV. Reimer Seeds
Zucchini 21' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11" 

Planting Times

Plant List key
 PlantJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Asparagus
 Jersey Knight (F1)
Beans (Bush Snap)
 Fresh Pick (OG)
Beans (Bush Snap)
 E-Z Pick (OG) Bush Bean
Beans (Lima)
 Thorogreen Early
Blueberry
Corn
 Xtra Tender 270a Hybrid
Cucumber
 Burpless Hybrid
Eggplant
 Park's Whopper
Eggplant
 Prosperosa
Eggplant
 Rosa Bianca
Eggplant
 Ichiban
Eggplant
 Black Beauty Eggplant
Eggplant
 Classic
Eggplant
 Fairy Tale (F1)
Kohlrabi
Melon
 Ambrosia Hybrid
Pepper
 Super Banana Supreme
Pepper
 Valencia Orange
Pepper
 Red Beauty
Pepper
 Golden California Wonder
Pepper
 Poblano
Radish
 Cherry Belle
Squash (Summer)
 Dixie
Squash (Summer)
 Butterstick
Squash (Winter)
 Acorn- Table Queen
Tomato (Small)
 Muriel
Tomato (Small)
 Mortgage Lifter VFN
Tomato (Small)
 Juliet (F1)
Tomato (Small)
 Sweet Baby Girl
Tomato (Small)
 Super Sweet 100 Hybrid
Tomato (Small)
 Parks Whopper Cr Improved Hybr
Tomato (Small)
 BHN 444
Tomato (Small)
 Beefmaster (I)
Tomato (Small)
 Amelia (D)
Tomato (Small)
 German Queen (I)
Tomato (Small)
 Delicious
Tomato (Small)
 BHN602(D)
Zucchini



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