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Basil
| 14 | 7" | 5" x 9" | |
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Beans (Bush Snap)
Royal Burgundy
| 74 | 3" | 3" x 7" | Plant beaBUSH BEAN CULTURE: Bush beans are one of the most trouble-free garden crops and mature just ahead of pole beans. Beans like warm soil and will not germinate if the soil temperature is below 60°F. In a well worked bed, plant the seeds in rows 18-36 inches apart. Beans are relatively light feeders. One cup of our complete fertilizer per 10 row feet will provide adequate nutrition. Excess nitrogen results in excess foliage with poor pod set and delayed maturity. Optimum pH is in the range of 5.5-6.5, mildly acidic. Beans are shallow rooted and can require up to 1/4 inch of water a day during hot weather. Mulch around the roots to help conserve moisture. |
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Beans (Bush Snap)
| 50 | 9" | 5" x 1' 1" | |
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Beet
Hybrid Harrier Beets
| 75 | 5" | 3" x 7" | |
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Broccoli
Belstar (F1) (OG)
| 29 | 9" | 9" x 1' 5" | s
Seed DepthSeed SpacingSoil Temp for Germ.Days to Germ.Thin Plants To Approximately 125-175 seeds per 1/2 gram.
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Brassica oleracea, Botrytis Group Broccoli is a rich source of vitamins C, K, and B-complex, along with a treasure trove of minerals. Although one cup of milk has more calcium than a cup of broccoli, the human body absorbs the calcium from broccoli more effectively than from milk. From your body's perspective, broccoli is said to be richer in calcium than milk!
CULTURE: When compared with the rest of the cole crops, broccoli is generally the most vigorous and trouble free to grow. However, early plantings are essential because it lacks tolerance to extreme heat. Generally cole crops are tolerant of acidic soils. Maintaining a pH of 6.0-6.8 will make the best use of the available nutrients.
FOR TRANSPLANTS: Start broccoli indoors or in the greenhouse about the first of February for transplanting in mid-March. Sow the seed in a sterile seedling mix in individual pots. Keep the seedlings moist, and provide adequate nutrition. Harden off seedlings in a cold frame prior to transplanting. Set the seedlings in rows 18-36 inches apart. Side-dress with 1/2 cup blood meal or composted chicken manure. Young seedlings may be covered with a cloche or row cover such as Gro-Therm or Reemay. Be watchful for early hot spells, because covers can create too much heat if left unchecked.
TO DIRECT SOW: Broccoli can be directly seeded from April through June. Sow the seed in rows 18-36 inches apart. Cover the seed with loose soil or sifted compost. Keep the seedbed uniformly moist as rough heads or leaves in the head are usually from heat-stressed seedlings. Thin plants and work in 1/4-1/2 cup of our complete fertilizer or equivalent around the base of each plant.
INSECTS: See Brassica Insect Information below.
DISEASE: The home gardener can help prevent viral and fungal broccoli diseases by practicing long crop rotations, using sterile starting mixes |
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Cantaloupe
Ambrosia Cantelope
| 4 | 2' 11" | 2' 11" x 2' 11" | |
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Cantaloupe
| 1 | 2' 11" | 2' 11" x 2' 11" | |
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Carrot
Nantes Yaya Carrots
| 304 | 3" | 3" x 5" | CULTURE: The key to good carrot production is soil preparation. When the soil is somewhat dry, spade or till it to a fine texture 12-16 inches deep. Avoid the temptation to work the soil when it's too wet. Cloddy ground will not make smooth straight roots. Work in lots of composted organic matter, as this will help your soil maintain a very loose condition for uniform root development. Avoid fresh manure or excess nitrogen fertilizer. They can cause forks, splits, and rough hairy roots. Optimum pH range for carrots is 5.5-7.0. Direct sow March through July. Consider making your last sowing an overwintering variety. Sow the seeds thinly in rows 12-16 inches apart. Cover the seed with vermiculite or sifted compost. This prevents crusting and helps retain moisture. Mix 1/4 teaspoon of seed in a gallon of sand or vermiculite to uniformly sow 30-50 row feet. Maintain an even soil moisture level at all times. Thin carefully to get the most uniformly sized roots. When the plants have 7-10 leaves, hill 1-2 inches of soil around the crowns to prevent green shoulders. |
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Chili Pepper
Plant Early Jalopeno
| 11 | 1' 1" | 11" x 1' 3" | |
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Corn
Super Sewwt Jubalee
| 250 | 5" | 5" x 1' 11" | CULTURE: Patience is critical to growing a good crop of corn. Corn does not like cold wet soil so resist the urge to plant until the soil temperature is warm enough. If in doubt, get a soil thermometer and check! Enthusiastic gardeners can get a jumpstart by starting the seed indoors and transplanting after the danger of frost has passed. Because corn is wind pollinated, plant individual varieties in blocks of 4 rows. Space rows 24-30 inches apart, and make row furrows about 6-8 inches deep. Spread 3-5 pounds of our complete fertilizer per 100 linear feet or 100 square feet. Back fill the furrow then sow seeds and cover with soil or sifted compost. When seedlings are 4-5 inches tall, thin plants. Water regularly and deeply. Up until the corn begins to tassel, use Age Old Grow or a high nitrogen fertilizer as a foliar spray every 7-14 days. If the color of the plant is dark green, cut back the fertilizer. Mulch with compost or composted manure to help retain moisture and control weeds |
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Corn
Ambrosia
| 50 | 5" | 5" x 1' 11" | Days to maturity 75
Transplanting: Thin seedlings to 3-12 inches apart or transplant to same distance when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing: Space rows 24-36 inches apart
Lighting: Site in full sun
Soil: Site in full sun in an acidic to alkaline, fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Keep well fertilized |
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Cucumber
| 1 | 1' 11" | 1' 11" x 1' 11" | CULTURE: For the best yields, it is important to provide ideal growing conditions for cucumbers. If the weather is not warm and dry, vines grow slow and plants tend to fall prey to disease. Wait to direct sow or transplant until soil warms. For best germination, keep the soil lightly moist but not too wet.
TO DIRECT SOW: We recommend raised beds. They improve drainage, warm up earlier, and increase the root zone depth. Space the groups about 3-4 feet apart in all directions. Under each group of seeds, work 1/2-1 cup of our complete fertilizer into the soil. After the seed is up and growing, thin plants.
FOR TRANSPLANTS: Not recommended, but in short-season climates, starting seed indoors may be necessary. Cucumber transplants don't like their roots disturbed, so start them in individual 3 1/2 inch peat pots. Fill pots with a sterile seedling mix. After they've emerged, place the seedlings in a sunny, warm spot. They should only be about 3 weeks old when transplanted in the garden. Harden off about a week in a cold frame if you have one. The entire peat pot can be planted making sure the entire rim is below the soil line. If any part is above ground, it will wick moisture away from the roots and weaken plants. Space and fertilize as described above for direct sowing. |
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Cucumber
Mc Pick
| 3 | 1' 11" | 1' 11" x 1' 11" | CULTURE: For the best yields, it is important to provide ideal growing conditions for cucumbers. If the weather is not warm and dry, vines grow slow and plants tend to fall prey to disease. Wait to direct sow or transplant until soil warms. For best germination, keep the soil lightly moist but not too wet.
TO DIRECT SOW: We recommend raised beds. They improve drainage, warm up earlier, and increase the root zone depth. Space the groups about 3-4 feet apart in all directions. Under each group of seeds, work 1/2-1 cup of our complete fertilizer into the soil. After the seed is up and growing, thin plants.
FOR TRANSPLANTS: Not recommended, but in short-season climates, starting seed indoors may be necessary. Cucumber transplants don't like their roots disturbed, so start them in individual 3 1/2 inch peat pots. Fill pots with a sterile seedling mix. After they've emerged, place the seedlings in a sunny, warm spot. They should only be about 3 weeks old when transplanted in the garden. Harden off about a week in a cold frame if you have one. The entire peat pot can be planted making sure the entire rim is below the soil line. If any part is above ground, it will wick moisture away from the roots and weaken plants. Space and fertilize as described above for direct sowing. |
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Dill
Long Island Dill
| 24 | 7" | 5" x 9" | CULTURE: Herbs grow best in well-drained fertile soils, so a garden bed that is well prepared with plenty of organic matter will increase your chances of success. Maintain a soil pH of 6.5. After seeding or transplanting, keep the soil moist and well weeded. Monthly feedings of a complete fertilizer will produce abundant foliage with maximum flavor. See pages 148-149 for fertilizers.
HARVESTING: For fresh use, harvest as needed. For preserving, harvest at peak maturity. For distilling, harvest when blooms are just beginning to appear. At this point, the leaves contain the highest level of essential oils.
PRESERVING: Drying is the most common way to preserve herbs. Hang small bunches from the ceiling in a dry, dark location with good ventilation. Drying usually takes between 1-2 weeks.
STARTING HERBS FROM SEED: Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks prior to transplanting into the garden. Hardy seedlings can be transplanted after the last frost and tender types after June 1. Follow the guidelines below for the most success.
1. Good sanitation practices are the key to good germination and growth. Always use a sterile growing medium and clean containers.
2. After you have sown the seeds, water them and cover the container with plastic or a clear dome lid. Remove the covering once germination is complete.
3. You must provide the proper warmth for germination. Never let the soil temperature go above 80°F or below 60°F.
4. Optimum seedling growth can be attained with indoor lighting fixtures in your home or greenhouse. See lighting supplies for information about all the lighting fixtures we offer.
5. Seedlings transplant more successfully at a younger age. When the second set of true leaves appears, it's time to transplant. Do't allow them to become leggy or root bound. Small seedlings such as thyme, savory, and sweet marjoram may be transplanted successfully in small clumps.
6. Harden off seedlings before transplanting into the garden by gradually exposing them to fluctuating ligh |
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Lettuce (Leaf)
| 76 | 3" | 3" x 5" | |
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Onion
Sweet Red Onion
| 74 | 5" | 3" x 7" | |
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Peas
Green Arrow
| 380 | 3" | 3" x 7" | |
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Pepper
Sweet Red Bell Pepper
| 13 | 1' 1" | 11" x 1' 3" | |
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Potatoes (Maincrop)
Frank's Yellow Potatoes
| 15 | 1' 5" | 1' 1" x 2' 5" | |
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Potatoes (Maincrop)
| 7 | 1' 5" | 1' 1" x 2' 5" | |
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Spinach
Olympia Spinach
| 26 | 7" | 5" x 11" | |
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Squash (Summer)
COSTATA ROMANESCO:
| 3 | 1' 11" | 1' 11" x 1' 11" | DIRECT SEEDING:
Sow beginning in late spring after danger of frost, when soil temp. is at least 62°F (17°C) for treated seeds and 70°F (21°C) for untreated seeds. Seeds will rot in cool, wet soil. Sow 3 seeds every 12" (thin to 1 plant), 1/2-1" deep, in rows 5-6' apart.
HARVEST SQUASH BLOSSOMS:
Male blossoms have thin stems, females have thick stems and a bulbous base where fruit is developing. Harvest male/female blossoms at midday, when fully open, for use in salads or for stuffing. If squash crop is desired, harvest only male flowers, being certain to leave a few to pollinate female flowers. Clip flowers from vine 1-2" below flower base with sharp scissors or pruners. |
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Squash (Winter)
Butternut
| 3 | 2' 11" | 2' 11" x 2' 11" | |
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Squash (Winter)
| 1 | 2' 11" | 2' 11" x 2' 11" | |
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Tomato (Large)
| 8 | 1' 7" | 1' 5" x 1' 11" | |
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Tomato (Small)
| 8 | 1' 7" | 1' 5" x 1' 11" | |
