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Beans (Pole)
Blue Lake Fm-1
| 40 | 8 | 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. |
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Beet
Ruby Queen
| 36 | 9 | Sow seeds 1/2 deep directly in garden five to six weeks before last frost.
Spacing: Plant seeds 18 per sq. ft., thin to nine plants
Plant more in midsummer for a fall harvest
Days to harvest: 45 to 60. Frost-hardy.
Hint: The longer you wait to harvest, the bigger the beets. Tops and thinnings are flavorful. |
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Broccoli
| 4 | 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. |
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Cabbage (Spring)
| 4 | 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. |
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Carrot
| 64 | 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. |
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Cauliflower
| 4 | 1 | Start seedlings indoors 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. |
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Cucumber
National Pickling
| 10 | 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. |
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Peas
Green Arrow
| 40 | 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. |
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Spinach
Tyee (F1)
| 36 | 9 | Plant seeds 1/2 deep directly in garden up to six weeks before last frost.
Sow spinach every two weeks in spring and again in late summer for fall crops.
Spacing: sow 18 seeds per sq. ft.; thin to nine plants per sq. ft.
Days to harvest: 30 to 40 days from germination. Very frost-hardy.
Hint: Spinach bolts in hot weather, so harvest early. Keep soil cool and moist with mulch or shade netting. |
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Spinach
Corvair F1
| 36 | 9 | Plant seeds 1/2 deep directly in garden up to six weeks before last frost.
Sow spinach every two weeks in spring and again in late summer for fall crops.
Spacing: sow 18 seeds per sq. ft.; thin to nine plants per sq. ft.
Days to harvest: 30 to 40 days from germination. Very frost-hardy.
Hint: Spinach bolts in hot weather, so harvest early. Keep soil cool and moist with mulch or shade netting. |
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Swiss Chard
| 16 | 4 | Plant seeds 1/2 deep indoors six weeks before last frost, or in garden two weeks before last frost
Transplant: Around the time of last frost
Plant a second crop to ensure a plentiful supply of tender leaves.
Spacing: two plants per sq. ft.
Days to harvest: 30 days from seed for baby; 50 days to full size. Frost-hardy.
Hint: Good source of summer greens, chard is not bothered by heat. |
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