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Asparagus
| 26 | 1' 5" | 1' 5" x 1' 5" | Fertile, well drained, and free of persistent weeds. Mulch with 2 inches of rich compost or rotted manure every winter. After the stems die back in early winter, cut them off at ground level and compost them. Remove weeds, apply compost and mulch, and your yearly maintenance is done. |
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Beans (Pole)
| 22 | 9" | 5" x 1' 1" | Average, well drained soil. Mix an organic fertilizer into the soil before planting, using rates given on the label. Plant seeds 2 inches deep and 6 inches apart in late spring, after the last frost has passed and the soil is warm. Install a sturdy trellis before you plant your pole beans. Mulch to keep the soil cool and moist, and to reduce problems with weeds. |
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Beet
| 52 | 5" | 3" x 7" | Rich, well drained soil that holds moisture well. Sow in mid-spring, at about the time apple trees bloom. Sow fall crops in mid to late summer. Thin seedlings to at least 5 inches apart to grow large roots. Each seed is actually a multi-celled capsule, so you may need small scissors to thin plants to proper spacing. Weed carefully, and mulch between plants to deter weeds. Baby beet greens often are included in salad mixes. |
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Hops
| 2 | 4' 11" | 4' 11" x 4' 11" | |
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Lavender
| 28 | 1' 3" | 1' 1" x 1' 7" | Any average, well drained soil. Start with a purchased plant, or start seeds indoors and set out at about the time of your last frost. Some strains are propagated only from rooted cuttings. A mature clump of lavender will grow to 24" (60 cm) wide. |
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Lettuce (Leaf)
| 80 | 3" | 3" x 5" | Most soil types, but best in moisture retentive soil with some compost dug in. Single Plants: 0' 4" each way (minimum)
Rows: 0' 4" with 0' 6" row gap (minimum). Start seeds indoors in early spring, or simply sow fresh seeds where you want them to grow. Scatter seeds atop prepared soil, about one-half inch apart, and barely cover them before patting them into place. Sow more seeds in summer for a fall crop. As lettuce seedlings grow, thin them so that the leaves of adjoining plants do not overlap. Mulch open space between plants to retain soil moisture and prevent weeds. |
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Marigold
| 109 | 7" | 7" x 7" | Any sunny site with good drainage. Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting. Sow marigolds in late spring, or set them out as bedding plants. |
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Mint
| 7 | 7" | 5" x 9" | Lemon Mint and Hyssop. Any average, well drained soil where mint's wandering tendencies can be kept in check. |
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Nasturtium
| 12 | 11" | 11" x 11" | Any sunny site with good drainage. Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting. |
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Peas
| 39 | 3" | 3" x 7" | Fertile, well drained soil. Feeding not usually required if the plants are mulched deeply with grass clippings, shredded leaves, or another biodegradable material. Soak seeds in water overnight before sowing 2 inches deep and 2 inches apart. Thin plants to proper spacing after the seeds germinate. |
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Phacelia
| 198 | 5" | 5" x 5" | "Bee's Friend" Any sunny site with good drainage. When growing phacelia to improve very poor soil, mixing a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil before planting will give better results. Sow phacelia in spring while the soil is still cool. Make sure seed is well covered, because phacelia seeds need darkness to germinate. Broadcast seed into cultivated soil so that the seeds are about 2 inches (5 cm) apart and one-fourth inch (0.5 cm) deep. Thin to 10 inches (25 cm) apart in all directions. |
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Raspberry
| 6 | 2' 3" | 1' 11" x 2' 11" | Already established |
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Squash (Winter)
| 10 | 2' 11" | 2' 11" x 2' 11" | Well-drained soil enriched with plenty of compost. Sow seeds 1 inch deep in late spring or early summer, either in rows or hills. Also may be started from seedlings started indoors or purchased at stores. |
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Strawberry
| 4 | 1' 7" | 1' 5" x 1' 11" | Already established |
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Tomato (Large)
| 7 | 1' 7" | 1' 5" x 1' 11" | Rich soil with plenty of compost mixed in before planting. Weekly liquid feed or seaweed drench from mid summer onwards. Start seedlings indoors or start with purchased plants. Set out after the last frost has passed, when the soil is warm and settled. |
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Tomato (Small)
| 13 | 1' 7" | 1' 5" x 1' 11" | Rich soil with plenty of compost mixed in before planting. Weekly liquid feed or seaweed drench from mid summer onwards. Start seedlings indoors or start with purchased plants. Set out after the last frost has passed, when the soil is warm and settled. |
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Watermelon
| 8 | 2' 11" | 2' 11" x 2' 11" | Rich soil with plenty of compost added. Often grown in widely spaced enriched hills, or in well-aged compost heaps that include some soil. After plants set fruit, feed twice, at two week intervals, with a water soluble plant food. Sow seeds 1 inch deep in rows, or in hills spaced 6 feet apart. After 2 weeks, thin to 2 plants per hill. |
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