Garden Plans > 2024: Annual

About this Garden Plan

First attempt at large-scale square foot gardening on a small family farm that donates 1/3 of food grown to charity.

Plan Type, Soil and Location

Garden Location: United States
Garden Size: 79' 11" x 16' 11"
Garden Type: Farm / smallholding
Garden Layout: Square Foot Garden
Sun or Shade: Sunny
Garden Soil Type: Good soil

Plan Notes

Garden Plan

Plant List

 PlantNumberSpacingSpacing in RowsNotes
Allium (Ornamental) 411"11" x 11" 
Alyssum
 Royal Carpet  [cold-frame]
545"5" x 5"63 days, Lobularia maritima, Start seed in cool place 6 weeks before setting out. Needs light to germinate. Transplant seedlings 4–8" apart. Easy to grow, likes sun, tolerates some shade. To extend their season, shear plants halfway back four weeks after bloom. Resistant to frost, will tolerate temperatures below 25°F, Alyssum has a sweet fragrance that will attract bees, butterflies and many beneficial insects such as lady bugs.
Alyssum 95"5" x 5" 
Artichoke (Globe) 12' 11"2' 11" x 2' 11" 
Arugula 165"3" x 7" 
Asparagus 11' 5"1' 5" x 1' 5" 
Basil
 Lemon  [cold-frame]
47"5" x 9"60-90 days, Start: Feb 23 - Mar 09 soil moist at 70F, 16 hrs/day, off for 8 hrs/night, hardened off, Transplant: May 04 - May 18, after May 4 (no frost), mulch at warm weather, pinch the stems (60-90 days) for bushiness, pinch flowers off to prolong the harvest, harvesting leaves: pinch the stems just above a set of leaves as needed from the top, discard after bloom/seed harvest, compainions: asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, chives, potatoes, tomatoes.
Basil
 Lemon
47"5" x 9"60-90 days, Start: Feb 23 - Mar 09 soil moist at 70F, 16 hrs/day, off for 8 hrs/night, hardened off, Transplant: May 04 - May 18, after May 4 (no frost), mulch at warm weather, pinch the stems (60-90 days) for bushiness, pinch flowers off to prolong the harvest, harvesting leaves: pinch the stems just above a set of leaves as needed from the top, discard after bloom/seed harvest, compainions: asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, chives, potatoes, tomatoes.
Basil
 Genovese  [cold-frame]
87"5" x 9"60-90 days, Start: Feb 23 - Mar 09 soil moist at 70F, 16 hrs/day, off for 8 hrs/night, hardened off, Transplant: May 04 - May 18, after May 4 (no frost), mulch at warm weather, pinch the stems (60-90 days) for bushiness, pinch flowers off to prolong the harvest, harvesting leaves: pinch the stems just above a set of leaves as needed from the top, discard after bloom/seed harvest, compainions: asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, chives, potatoes, tomatoes.
Beans (Bush Snap)
 Tendergreen  [cold-frame]
279"5" x 1' 1"70-75 days, temps 65 -80F, direct sow, grow same as Blue Lake.
Beans (Bush Snap)
 Tendergreen
99"5" x 1' 1"70-75 days, temps 65 -80F, direct sow, grow same as Blue Lake.
Beans (Bush Snap)
 Provider (OG)
189"5" x 1' 1"(50 days) Phaseolus vulgaris, Open-pollinated, Minimum germination soil temperature 60°; optimal range 70–80°
Beans (Pole)
 Blue Lake Fm1  [cold-frame]
89"5" x 1' 1"62 days, Phaseolus vulgaris, Pole, Soak seeds overnight before planting, Sow seeds outdoors in an area that sees full sun after all danger of frost has passed, water 1 - 2 inch/week, Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before fall frost, Mulch plants only after thinning. Companion: catnip, corn, cucumber, eggplant, radish, marigold, nasturtium, summer savory, rosemary, potato, broccoli, brussels spouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, kale, peas, squash, strawberries, swiss chard, tomato. DO NOT PLANT with beets, onion, leeks, garlic, scallions, peppers, sunflowers
Beans (Pole)
 Empress  [cold-frame]
249"5" x 1' 1"55 days, grow same as Blue Lake
Beans (Pole)
 Blue Lake FM1  [cold-frame]
89"5" x 1' 1"60 days, 1-2in water/week, Inoculate with rhizobia bacteria, direct sow after frost date and soil has warmed, from spring to early summer, Pick when pods are firm and crisp with undeveloped or small seeds. Harvest very often to avoid tough, stringy pods and ensure plant productivity, Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases, companions: Cucumbers, Celery, Beets, Radishes, Peas, Savoy, Nasturtiums, Marigolds, Radishes, Squash, Corn, Strawberries, Carrots, Catnip, Spinach, Rosemary Do NOT plant with: Leeks, Chives, Garlic, Onions, Shallots, Scallion
Beans (Pole)
 Blue Lake Fm1
249"5" x 1' 1"60 days, 1-2in water/week, Inoculate with rhizobia bacteria, direct sow after frost date and soil has warmed, from spring to early summer, Pick when pods are firm and crisp with undeveloped or small seeds. Harvest very often to avoid tough, stringy pods and ensure plant productivity, Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases, companions: Cucumbers, Celery, Beets, Radishes, Peas, Savoy, Nasturtiums, Marigolds, Radishes, Squash, Corn, Strawberries, Carrots, Catnip, Spinach, Rosemary Do NOT plant with: Leeks, Chives, Garlic, Onions, Shallots, Scallion
Beans (Pole)
 Blue Lake FM1
169"5" x 1' 1"62 days, Phaseolus vulgaris, Pole, Soak seeds overnight before planting, Sow seeds outdoors in an area that sees full sun after all danger of frost has passed, water 1 - 2 inch/week, Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before fall frost, Mulch plants only after thinning. Companion: catnip, corn, cucumber, eggplant, radish, marigold, nasturtium, summer savory, rosemary, potato, broccoli, brussels spouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, kale, peas, squash, strawberries, swiss chard, tomato. DO NOT PLANT with beets, onion, leeks, garlic, scallions, peppers, sunflowers
Beet
 Detroit Dark Red
95"3" x 7" 
Beet
 Early Wonder Tall Top
95"3" x 7" 
Beet
 Chioggia Guardsmark
455"3" x 7" 
Beet
 Bull's Blood Organic
95"3" x 7" 
Beet
 Burpees Red Ball
95"3" x 7" 
Bok Choy 47"7" x 9" 
Borage
 Borage  [cold-frame]
41' 1"11" x 1' 11"55 days, Open-pollinated., Self-seeding, annual plants. Sow seeds directly into the garden after the last date of frost, Plants grow to 2-3 feet tall. Edible flowers are blue and star-shaped. Great for attracting pollinators. This variety works for: Garnish, Fresh eating Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Can also be started indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Borage prefers ordinary well-drained soil. Direct Sow Light: Sun/Partial Shade
Broccoli
 De Cicco (OG)
11' 5"1' 5" x 1' 5" 
Cabbage (Fall) 12' 9"2' 7" x 2' 11" 
Cabbage (Spring) 12' 5"1' 11" x 2' 11" 
Calendula 411"9" x 1' 11" 
Cantaloupe 12' 11"2' 11" x 2' 11" 
Carrot
 Nantes Scarlet
963"3" x 5"(75) Apiaceae, Frost-tolerant biennial grown as an annual, Roots are 6"–7" long at their peak, very sweet after the first frost, 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Companion: marigolds, oregano, cilantro, borage, rosemary, tomato, onion, scallions, lettuce, leeks, bush beans, radish, beets, spinach, turnips, cabbage. DONT PLANT with fennel, dill, parsnips, cucurbits.
Carrot
 Purple Dragon
803"3" x 5"70 days, Ideal Temperature: 50-75 Degrees F, Sprouts in 12-18 Days, Roots typically reach 7-8 inches long; half-long root habit means you can get well-formed roots even in somewhat tight or heavy soil. Peppery taste. Companion: marigolds, oregano, cilantro, borage, rosemary, tomato, onion, scallions, lettuce, leeks, bush beans, radish, beets, spinach, turnips, cabbage. DONT PLANT with fennel, dill, parsnips, cucurbits.
Carrot
 Dragon
163"3" x 5"70 days, Ideal Temperature: 50-75 Degrees F, Sprouts in 12-18 Days, Roots typically reach 7-8 inches long; half-long root habit means you can get well-formed roots even in somewhat tight or heavy soil. Peppery taste. Companion: marigolds, oregano, cilantro, borage, rosemary, tomato, onion, scallions, lettuce, leeks, bush beans, radish, beets, spinach, turnips, cabbage. DONT PLANT with fennel, dill, parsnips, cucurbits.
Catnip
 Catnip
81' 1"11" x 1' 3"Nepeta cataria, Grows to 3' tall and wide, Lavender blooms in late summer, Calms mild stomach disorders, produces restful sleep and relieves fever when added to teas, mosquito repellent suggest that rubbing crushed leaves on the skin, Companions: collards, beets, pumpkin, squash, broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes
Cauliflower
 Early Snowball
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11" 
Celeriac 41' 1"11" x 1' 3" 
Celery
 Tall Utah 52-70R Improved  [cold-frame]
207"5" x 11"90-100 days, Start: Jan 26 - Feb 09, harden off, Transplant: Mar 31 - Apr 20, 1-1 ½ in water/week, Tie celery plants together to prevent sprawling and to blanch the interior, harvest: 115 days from transplant, cutting the base at soil level with a knife, let one go to seed for seed saving, bitter from lack of water or high temp. Companions: bush beans, cabbage, cosmos, cucumber, daises, leek, marigold, marjoram, nasturtium, snapdragons, spinach, tomatoes. DO NOT PLANT with carrots, corn, potato, and aster.
Celery
 Tall Utah 52-70R Improved
87"5" x 11"90-100 days, Start: Jan 26 - Feb 09, harden off, Transplant: Mar 31 - Apr 20, 1-1 ½ in water/week, Tie celery plants together to prevent sprawling and to blanch the interior, harvest: 115 days from transplant, cutting the base at soil level with a knife, let one go to seed for seed saving, bitter from lack of water or high temp. Companions: bush beans, cabbage, cosmos, cucumber, daises, leek, marigold, marjoram, nasturtium, snapdragons, spinach, tomatoes. DO NOT PLANT with carrots, corn, potato, and aster.
Celery 87"5" x 11" 
Chamomile 411"9" x 1' 3" 
Chili Pepper
 Czech Black Hot Pepper
21' 1"11" x 1' 3"65 days, capsicum annuum, Open-pollinated, Black when immature, the 2½"–long conical peppers ripen to lustrous garnet, not as hot as jalapeño, Minimum germination soil temperature 60°, optimal range 68-95°, Black plastic highly recommended, Companions: Marjoram, Chives, Parsley, Oregano, Dill, Coriander, Garlic, Marjoram, Chives, Parsley, Oregano, Dill, Coriander, Garlic NOT TO PLANT with beans, peas, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale, Kohlrabi, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts. fennel, apricot
Chili Pepper
 Long Red Slim Cayenne
61' 1"11" x 1' 3"75 days, Capsicum annuum, Open-pollinated, urled and twisted, the wrinkled peppers grow 5–6" long, ½" across, and taper to a point, dries easily on screens; food processor for crushed red pepper, Companions: Marjoram, Chives, Parsley, Oregano, Dill, Coriander, Garlic, Marjoram, Chives, Parsley, Oregano, Dill, Coriander, Garlic NOT TO PLANT with beans, peas, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale, Kohlrabi, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts. fennel, apricot.
Chili Pepper
 Czech Black Hot Pepper  [cold-frame]
11' 1"11" x 1' 3"65 days, capsicum annuum, Open-pollinated, Black when immature, the 2½"–long conical peppers ripen to lustrous garnet, not as hot as jalapeño, Minimum germination soil temperature 60°, optimal range 68-95°, Black plastic highly recommended, Companions: Marjoram, Chives, Parsley, Oregano, Dill, Coriander, Garlic, Marjoram, Chives, Parsley, Oregano, Dill, Coriander, Garlic NOT TO PLANT with beans, peas, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale, Kohlrabi, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts. fennel, apricot
Chinese Cabbage
 Chinese Pac Choi
11' 3"11" x 1' 11" 
Chives
 Tokyo Long White  [cold-frame]
967"5" x 9"65 days, Alliaceae, Plant with carrots, 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date or as soon as the soil temperature reaches 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F, and every 2 to 4 weeks recommended for continuous production, 10 –15 days to emerge, repeated harvests of bunching onion greens, clip plants about an inch above the soil surface, companions: tomatoes, basil, carrots, marigolds, parsley, parsnips, strawberries, DO NOT Plant with beans
Cilantro
 Long Standing Coriander  [cold-frame]
57"5" x 9"55-60 days, Apiaceae, Start indoors: Feb 16 - Mar 23, Transplant: Apr 13 - May 25, seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the average last frost date, emerge in 14-21 days, harvest all but one for seeds. Companions: anise, peas, beans, tomato, potato, spinach, cabbage, lettuce, kale, and kohlrabi. DO NOT PLANT with chives, dill, thyme, yarrow, tansy, and tarragon
Cilantro
 Long Standing Coriander
47"5" x 9"55-60 days, Apiaceae, Start indoors: Feb 16 - Mar 23, Transplant: Apr 13 - May 25, seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the average last frost date, emerge in 14-21 days, harvest all but one for seeds. Companions: anise, peas, beans, tomato, potato, spinach, cabbage, lettuce, kale, and kohlrabi. DO NOT PLANT with chives, dill, thyme, yarrow, tansy, and tarragon
Collards
 Georgia Southern (Creole)
111"11" x 1' 3"50-80 days, sow 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, at least 55°, ideally 75°-85°F, Frost-tolerant biennial, Lower, outer leaves can be harvested as needed, and new leaves will continue to grow. The entire plant can be harvested by cutting at ground level, although, it will not regrow. Companions: mugwort, hyssop, thyme, mint, onions, potato, dill, garlic, chamomile, southernwood, catnip, rosemary, oregano, marjoram DO NOT PLANT with cabbage, broccoli, kale, caulifower, strawberries, kohlrabi, tomato, leeks, melons.
Comfrey
 Russian
51' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11" 
Comfrey 21' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11" 
Cress 163"3" x 3" 
Cucumber
 Spacemaster  [cold-frame]
41' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"60 days, Cucumis sativus, Start inside at frost date (About April 19), Transplant outside or solo cup at first two true leaves and 2 inches tall on overcast day, cover with netting until they start to flower, Train to string trellis, Top dress with compost as growing, Mulch immediately with straw or leaf, 1 - 2 in / week, Ideal Temperature: 70-90 Fm 7 to 8 inches long, 2 inches in diameter, harvest before fully ripe, pickles/slicing. Companions: peas, corn, beans, lentils, radishes, beets, carrots, onions, marigolds, nasturtiums, sunflowers, oregano, dill, garlic DO NOT PLANT with potatoes, sage, mint, melons, fennel,
Cucumber
 Bushy  [cold-frame]
61' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"45-50 days, Cucumis sativus, Start inside at frost date (About April 19), Transplant outside or solo cup at first two true leaves and 2 inches tall on overcast day, cover with netting until they start to flower, Train to string trellis, Top dress with compost as growing, Mulch immediately with straw or leaf, 1 - 2 in / week, Ideal Temperature: 70-90 Fm 7 to 8 inches long, 2 inches in diameter, harvest before fully ripe, pickles/slicing. Companions: peas, corn, beans, lentils, radishes, beets, carrots, onions, marigolds, nasturtiums, sunflowers, oregano, dill, garlic DO NOT PLANT with potatoes, sage, mint, melons, fennel,
Cucumber
 Bushy
21' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"45-50 days, Cucumis sativus, Start inside at frost date (About April 19), Transplant outside or solo cup at first two true leaves and 2 inches tall on overcast day, cover with netting until they start to flower, Train to string trellis, Top dress with compost as growing, Mulch immediately with straw or leaf, 1 - 2 in / week, Ideal Temperature: 70-90 Fm 7 to 8 inches long, 2 inches in diameter, harvest before fully ripe, pickles/slicing. Companions: peas, corn, beans, lentils, radishes, beets, carrots, onions, marigolds, nasturtiums, sunflowers, oregano, dill, garlic DO NOT PLANT with potatoes, sage, mint, melons, fennel,
Cucumber
 Spacemaster
81' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"60 days, Cucumis sativus, Start inside at frost date (About April 19), Transplant outside or solo cup at first two true leaves and 2 inches tall on overcast day, cover with netting until they start to flower, Train to string trellis, Top dress with compost as growing, Mulch immediately with straw or leaf, 1 - 2 in / week, Ideal Temperature: 70-90 Fm 7 to 8 inches long, 2 inches in diameter, harvest before fully ripe, pickles/slicing. Companions: peas, corn, beans, lentils, radishes, beets, carrots, onions, marigolds, nasturtiums, sunflowers, oregano, dill, garlic DO NOT PLANT with potatoes, sage, mint, melons, fennel,
Cucumber
 Early Fortune  [cold-frame]
61' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"55 days, Cucumis sativus, Start inside at frost date (About April 19), Transplant outside or solo cup at first two true leaves and 2 inches tall on overcast day, cover with netting until they start to flower, Train to string trellis, Top dress with compost as growing, Mulch immediately with straw or leaf. Ideal Temperature: 70-90 Fm 7 to 8 inches long, 2 inches in diameter, harvest before fully ripe, pickles/slicing. Companions: peas, corn, beans, lentils, radishes, beets, carrots, onions, marigolds, nasturtiums, sunflowers, oregano, dill, garlic DO NOT PLANT with potatoes, sage, mint, melons, fennel,
Cucumber
 Early Fortune
21' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"55 days, Cucumis sativus, Start inside at frost date (About April 19), Transplant outside or solo cup at first two true leaves and 2 inches tall on overcast day, cover with netting until they start to flower, Train to string trellis, Top dress with compost as growing, Mulch immediately with straw or leaf. Ideal Temperature: 70-90 Fm 7 to 8 inches long, 2 inches in diameter, harvest before fully ripe, pickles/slicing. Companions: peas, corn, beans, lentils, radishes, beets, carrots, onions, marigolds, nasturtiums, sunflowers, oregano, dill, garlic DO NOT PLANT with potatoes, sage, mint, melons, fennel,
Cucumber
 Lemon  [cold-frame]
41' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"(68 days) Open-pollinated, green > lemon yellow (ready) > golden yellow (ripe), heavy yields of rounded 3" fruits, best for eating right out of the garden, Start inside at frost date (About April 19), Transplant outside or solo cup at first two true leaves and 2 inches tall on overcast day, cover with netting until they start to flower, Train to string trellis, Top dress with compost as growing, Mulch immediately with straw or leaf, 1 - 2 in / week, Ideal Temperature: 70-90 F, harvest before fully ripe, slicing. Companions: peas, corn, beans, lentils, radishes, beets, carrots, onions, marigolds, nasturtiums, sunflowers, oregano, dill, garlic DO NOT PLANT with potatoes, sage, mint, melons, fennel
Cucumber
 Lemon
41' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"(68 days) Open-pollinated, green > lemon yellow (ready) > golden yellow (ripe), heavy yields of rounded 3" fruits, best for eating right out of the garden, Start inside at frost date (About April 19), Transplant outside or solo cup at first two true leaves and 2 inches tall on overcast day, cover with netting until they start to flower, Train to string trellis, Top dress with compost as growing, Mulch immediately with straw or leaf, 1 - 2 in / week, Ideal Temperature: 70-90 F, harvest before fully ripe, slicing. Companions: peas, corn, beans, lentils, radishes, beets, carrots, onions, marigolds, nasturtiums, sunflowers, oregano, dill, garlic DO NOT PLANT with potatoes, sage, mint, melons, fennel
Dill 47"5" x 9"
Dill
 Bouquet
127"5" x 9"55 days, Anethum graveolens, Direct sow May 10, remove the plant from its pot and gently loosen the root ball with your hands to encourage good root development. Be careful with the roots as dill roots are easily damaged, top of the root ball even with the level of the surrounding soil, add marker, mulch, 1in water/week, Foliage should be harvested early, before seed stalks mature, Pinch off spent flowers to help prevent prolific self-sowing, let 1 go to seed for seed saving. Companions: cabbage, cora, cucumber, fennel, lettuce, onion. Do NOT PLANT with tomato or cilantro.
Eggplant 11' 3"1' 1" x 1' 5" 
Endive 49"7" x 11" 
Fennel 111"9" x 1' 1" 
Garlic
 Romanian Red
275"3" x 9"Hardneck, Plant in late fall (early November), a few weeks after the first expected frost date. June 1 cut off some scrapes for cooking and to redirect energy back to the bulbs. June 24 harvest, Leave one in the ground to separate and replant in Nov.
Garlic
 Music
275"3" x 9"Plant in late fall (early November), a few weeks after the first expected frost date. 4 cloves per square foot or 2 – 4 inches apart in rows, 3-4 inches deep, flat side down. Planted on both sides of a tomato plant. June 1 cut off some scapes for cooking and to redirect energy back to the bulbs Harvest around June 24.
Horseradish
 Horseradish
21' 1"1' 1" x 1' 1"180 Days, Armoracia rusticana, pH range of 6.2-6.8, Make a 5-6" deep furrow and plant root cuttings 12" apart, slanted 2-3" deep with the flat-cut end up. Irrigate if soil is dry, larger primary root harvest, carefully remove secondary or side roots, harvested in late fall when 8-10" long and 2-3" in diameter, or in early spring before re-growth (dig roots before plant leafs out to maintain pungency). A hard frost will sweeten the flavor, Johnny Seeds https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/horseradish/horseradish-roots-399.html
Kale 11' 3"1' 1" x 1' 5" 
Kohlrabi
 Sweet Vienna
279"7" x 11"65 days, Brassica oleracea, F-1 hybrid, very dark green, triple-curled richly textured leaves, harvesting it young, insect netting for flee beatles. use Bt for pests, cover with insect netting, mulch with straw, Companions: Bush beans, Beets, Celery, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Onions, Potatoes. DO NOT PLANT with cabbage and tomato.
Larkspur 111"11" x 11" 
Leek
 King Sieg
187"5" x 11"(120 days) Open-pollinated, Start allium seeds indoors in February or March. Minimum germination soil temperature 45°; optimal range 60-70°F, transplant out in spring almost as soon as the ground can be worked, top dress compost mid-July, Hardier leeks have broader, shorter shanks and will hold till November, Diseases: DM Downy Mildew, PR Pink Root. Pest: Leek Moth
Lettuce (Crisphead)
 Parris Island Romaine
129"7" x 11"(68-72 days), Lactuca sativa, start indoors in March, 7 to 10 days germination, Optimal germination temperature range 40–70°, Resistant to TB and bolting, even in heat, bitter when it bolts, harvest around June or July, start indoors 3 to 6 weeks before setting outside for fall plants.
Lettuce (Crisphead)
 Bronze Mignonette
249"7" x 11"(46 days), Lactuca sativa, start indoors in March, Optimal germination temperature range 40–70°, broader tolerance of warm temps
Lettuce (Crisphead)
 ButterCrunch
89"7" x 11" 
Lettuce (Crisphead)
 Merveille Des Quatre Saisons
209"7" x 11"21–55 days, Asteraceae, Marvel of Four Seasons, direct sow 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 to 6 weeks before your average first fall frost date, Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, Emerge: 5–10 days, Harvest in the morning, by cutting off at ground level, continual supply, outer, individual leaves can be harvested at any stage of maturity, but leave at least half of the plant for regrowth.
Lettuce (Leaf)
 Salad Bowl
93"3" x 5"(46 days), Lactuca sativa, Salad Bowl Red, Grows quite large in cool weather, but prone to bitterness and bolting in heat. Resists TB, Days to maturity are from emergence after direct sowing; for transplants, subtract 20 days, germination temperature range 40–70°, Leave one spring-planted lettuce heads to bolt for seeds, Once dry on stalk, rub seeds off the plant into a paper bag.
Lettuce (Leaf)
 Chalupa
273"3" x 5"54 days, Lactuca sativa, grows best at 60–65°F (16–18°C) and germinates best below 70°F, bolt resistant, Matures 1–2 weeks earlier than full-size romaines, Resistance to Tomato Bushy Stunt Virus (High),
Lettuce (Miners)
 Golden Purslane
163"3" x 3" 
Mache 95"5" x 5" 
Marigold
 Court Jester  [cold-frame]
327"7" x 7" (100 days to first bloom) Tagetes patula Open-pollinated. 20" tall plant, Small bushy plants with flowers approximately 2" across, bloom early summer till frost and stand well in all weather, ow after soil has warmed, or inside in a warm (75–80°) spot, 3 weeks before setting out after danger of frost. Likes heat and full sun. Tolerant to drought.
Marigold
 [cold-frame]
47"7" x 7" 
Marigold 127"7" x 7" 
Marigold
 Court Jester
87"7" x 7" (100 days to first bloom) Tagetes patula Open-pollinated. 20" tall plant, Small bushy plants with flowers approximately 2" across, bloom early summer till frost and stand well in all weather, ow after soil has warmed, or inside in a warm (75–80°) spot, 3 weeks before setting out after danger of frost. Likes heat and full sun. Tolerant to drought.
Marjoram 17"5" x 9" 
Mint 17"5" x 9" 
Mizuna 99"7" x 11" 
Mustard
 Miz America  [cold-frame]
275"5" x 5"28 days, (F1), baby-leaf production, direct sow early spring into midsummer, continuous supply, sow about every 2 weeks until 2–3 weeks before the first frost, Control flea beetles by applying fabric row cover at time of sowing, Cabbage worms and loopers can be controlled with Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), compainions: Celery, Chamomile, Corn, Dill, Garlic, Mint, Onions, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Yarrow
Mustard
 Miz America
365"5" x 5"28 days, (F1), baby-leaf production, direct sow early spring into midsummer, continuous supply, sow about every 2 weeks until 2–3 weeks before the first frost, Control flea beetles by applying fabric row cover at time of sowing, Cabbage worms and loopers can be controlled with Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), compainions: Celery, Chamomile, Corn, Dill, Garlic, Mint, Onions, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Yarrow
Mustard 95"5" x 5"45 days full size; 21 baby, Brassica rapa, baby-leaf production, direct sow early spring into midsummer, continuous supply, sow about every 2 weeks until 2–3 weeks before the first frost, Control flea beetles by applying fabric row cover at time of sowing, Cabbage worms and loopers can be controlled with Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), Harvest young as a mild salad green or when mature for braising, compainions: Celery, Chamomile, Corn, Dill, Garlic, Mint, Onions, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Yarrow
Nasturtium
 Jewel Mix
811"11" x 11"(42 days), Tropaeolum majus, blend of orange, yellow, red and gold, Edible flowers with a spicy sweet fragrance lend a peppery-sweet taste to salads, Germinates in 7–10 days at 65°, Avoid excess nitrogen, Start indoors or direct seed after last frost.
Nasturtium
 Jewel Mix  [cold-frame]
2811"11" x 11"(42 days), Tropaeolum majus, blend of orange, yellow, red and gold, Edible flowers with a spicy sweet fragrance lend a peppery-sweet taste to salads, Germinates in 7–10 days at 65°, Avoid excess nitrogen, Start indoors or direct seed after last frost.
Okra
 Clemson Spineless Organic
31' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11" 
Onion
 Yellow of Parma  [cold-frame]
165"3" x 7"110 days from transplant, best onions for storage, Long-day onion, Bulbs grow to 1 pound, Globe-shaped, solid bulbs, Late-maturing, Seed in Feb., transplant 3rd week of march, Harvest in July. Companions: broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts, cabbage, tomato, lettuce, strawberry, peppers. DO NOT PLANT with pea, bean, sage, asparagus, garlic, leeks, shallots, other onions.
Onion
 Yellow of Parma
45"3" x 7"110 days from transplant, best onions for storage, Long-day onion, Bulbs grow to 1 pound, Globe-shaped, solid bulbs, Late-maturing, Seed in Feb., transplant 3rd week of march, Harvest in July. Companions: broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts, cabbage, tomato, lettuce, strawberry, peppers. DO NOT PLANT with pea, bean, sage, asparagus, garlic, leeks, shallots, other onions.
Onion (Red)
 Rossa di Milano
125"3" x 7"(110 days), Allium cepa, Open-pollinated, Onions survive light frosts. After half the onion tops fall, push over the remainder and harvest within a week. Field-cure in the sun about 10 days until dry, covering with a tarp in wet weather, cure in a well-ventilated barn or greenhouse. Harvest before July heat.
Oregano 47"5" x 9"85-90 days, Origanum vulgare, days to germ: 8-14, Companions: Asparagus, Beans, Bee Balm, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Grapes, Lavender, Melons, Peppers, Rosemary, Squash, Tarragon, Thyme, Tomatoes, Zucchini DO NOT PLANT with Basil, Chives, Cilantro, Mint
Oregano
 [cold-frame]
47"5" x 9"85-90 days, Origanum vulgare, days to germ: 8-14, Companions: Asparagus, Beans, Bee Balm, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Grapes, Lavender, Melons, Peppers, Rosemary, Squash, Tarragon, Thyme, Tomatoes, Zucchini DO NOT PLANT with Basil, Chives, Cilantro, Mint
Oregano
 Italian
17"5" x 9"90-200 days, Origanum vulgare, indoors 6-10 weeks before the last frost, cover, soil moist at 70F, days to germ: 8-14, light: 16 hrs/day, off for 8 hrs/night, hardened off, Direct sow: after May 10, SPREADS LIKE MINT, container recommended, Place the top of the root ball even with the level of the surrounding soil, fill with soil to the top of the root ball, press soil down firmly, mark, mulch. Harvest in the morning when plants are dry and before flower buds form, companion: cabbage
Parsley
 Gigante D'Italia  [cold-frame]
125"3" x 9"70 days, Petroselinum crispum, Open-pollinated, Start: Mar 09 - Mar 23, soil moist at 70F, hardened off, Transplant: Apr 27 - Jun 01, Place the top of the root ball even with the level of the surrounding soil. Fill with soil to the top of the root ball. Press soil down firmly, mark, mulch, Harvest the outer leaves by cutting them at the base of the leafstalk. Harvest leaves as needed. Companions: Asparagus, beans, radish, rosemary, tomato. DON'T PLANT with lettuce.
Parsnip
 [cold-frame]
277"7" x 11" 
Parsnip 97"7" x 11" 
Parsnip
 Harris Model  [cold-frame]
97"7" x 11"120 days, Pastinaca sativa, Open-pollinated. direct sow. average 10" long, Minimum germination temperature 46°, optimal range 55–77°, seed in year 2. Plants will shoot up 6' before July-Aug, 1 in water/ week, sweetest flavor, harvest parsnips after a light frost, mulch the area in early winter to keep the ground from freezing as long as possible, companions: Anise, Bush Bean, Garlic, Lettuce, Onion, Oregano, Radish, Rosemary, Tomato DO NOT PLANT with carrots, celeriac, celery, and parsley
Peas
 Alaska Early  [cold-frame]
323"3" x 7"58 days, Inoculate with rhizobia bacteria, plant spring or late summer, insect (flea beetles) netting until flowers show, remove netting for a few hours every morning, Spring: 4 – 6 weeks before last frost Summer: 6 – 8 weeks before expected frost date, Train to trellis around Day 15, Pick before fully ripe to help continue flowering, Harvest daily as soon as pods are fully formed to keep producing, Let some fully ripen to seed save, Eat within 2 hours of harvest or Blanch peas for two minutes in boiling water, drain, and then plunge into ice cold water for another two minutes. Drain again and loosely pack the peas into plastic freezer bags or containers. Use within 9 months for best quality.
Peas
 Amish Snap  [cold-frame]
323"3" x 7"62 days, Inoculate with rhizobia bacteria, best eating, pick Amish when not fully plump and before the green pods start turning dusky grey, Smooth-seeded peas germinate better in colder soils than wrinkle-seeded peas, but are not as sweet. In Virginia, when forsythia flowering signals time to sow snap and snow peas. Diseases: CTV: Curly Top Virus, PM: Powdery Mildew, DM: Downy Mildew, PPR: Pythium Root rot, F: Fusarium, PSV: Pea Streak Virus, PEMV: Pea Enation Mosaic Virus, W: Common Wilt race 1. Powdery mildew looks like someone sprinkled talcum powder over the vines. It spreads rapidly when picking occurs in hot dry weather. Pick in early morning while the dew is still on the foliage to slow its spread and ensure best flavor. Rotate out of legumes for at least 4 years. Brassicas, especially mustards, are good disease-suppressant successions. Companions: eggplant, radish, pepper, tomato, turnips, cilantro, spinach, lettuce, potato, parsnip DO NOT PLANT with garlic, onions, shallots, leeks, chives, gladioli, scallion,
Peas
 Oregon Sugar Pod II
163"3" x 7"70 days, Inoculate with rhizobia bacteria, plant spring or late summer, insect (flea beetles) netting until flowers show, remove netting for a few hours every morning, Spring: 4 – 6 weeks before last frost Summer: 6 – 8 weeks before expected frost date, Train to trellis around Day 21, Pick before fully ripe to help continue flowering, Harvest daily as soon as pods are fully formed to keep producing, Let some fully ripen to seed save, Eat within 2 hours of harvest or Blanch peas for two minutes in boiling water, drain, and then plunge into ice cold water for another two minutes. Drain again and loosely pack the peas into plastic freezer bags or containers. Use within 9 months for best quality.
Peas
 Oregon Sugar Pod II  [cold-frame]
163"3" x 7"70 days, Inoculate with rhizobia bacteria, plant spring or late summer, insect (flea beetles) netting until flowers show, remove netting for a few hours every morning, Spring: 4 – 6 weeks before last frost Summer: 6 – 8 weeks before expected frost date, Train to trellis around Day 21, Pick before fully ripe to help continue flowering, Harvest daily as soon as pods are fully formed to keep producing, Let some fully ripen to seed save, Eat within 2 hours of harvest or Blanch peas for two minutes in boiling water, drain, and then plunge into ice cold water for another two minutes. Drain again and loosely pack the peas into plastic freezer bags or containers. Use within 9 months for best quality.
Pepper
 Odessa Market
31' 1"11" x 1' 3"87 days, Capsicum annuum, Open-pollinated, stage the 2¼x4½" tapered peppers green to orange to a deep dark red, Transplant in May after radishes removed. Start indoors around March 14. Harden off plants at about 6 inches tall and about 2 weeks before transplanting outside. Start a second round of peppers after cabbage harvest (germinate in early May; transplant end of June/June 24). Companions: eggplant, marigold DO NOT PLANT with broccoli, potatoes, strawberries Succession plant with: Lettuce onion, radish, winter spinach
Pepper
 Purple Beauty
31' 1"11" x 1' 3"74 days. Capsicum annuum. early produce, Days to Germination: 7 to 14 days, Transplant in May after radishes removed. Start indoors around March 14. Harden off plants at about 6 inches tall and about 2 weeks before transplanting outside. Start a second round of peppers after cabbage harvest (germinate in early May; transplant end of June/June 24). Companions: eggplant, marigold DO NOT PLANT with broccoli, potatoes, strawberries Succession plant with: Lettuce onion, radish, winter spinach
Pepper
 Purple Beauty  [cold-frame]
11' 1"11" x 1' 3"74 days. Capsicum annuum. early produce, Days to Germination: 7 to 14 days, Transplant in May after radishes removed. Start indoors around March 14. Harden off plants at about 6 inches tall and about 2 weeks before transplanting outside. Start a second round of peppers after cabbage harvest (germinate in early May; transplant end of June/June 24). Companions: eggplant, marigold DO NOT PLANT with broccoli, potatoes, strawberries Succession plant with: Lettuce onion, radish, winter spinach
Potatoes (Maincrop)
 Yukon Gold (OG)
31' 5"1' 1" x 2' 5"65-80 days, Solanum tuberosum, susceptible to potato virus Y and late blight, companion plant with horseradish.
Potatoes (Maincrop)
 Magic Molly
41' 5"1' 1" x 2' 5" 
Potatoes (Maincrop)
 Classic Russet
11' 5"1' 1" x 2' 5" 
Pumpkin 12' 11"2' 11" x 2' 11" 
Radicchio
 Rossa di Verona
129"7" x 11"85 days, Open-pollinated, Culture like lettuce; do not allow to dry out. They are mature when heads form in the center and are firm to the touch, insect netting for voracious flea beetles, Fall crops make the largest heads. Very tolerant of fall frosts down to the 20s. Do not plant too early in spring or plants may bolt (go to seed), in early fall, cut off all leaves above the crown, great lettuce substitute in salads, older the head the more bitter the flavor, After a frost, harvest the head, remove and discard any leaves that are frozen on the outside. Companion: Strawberry, beets, carrots, lettuce, radishes, cucumber, onion, tatsoi, mustad greens DO NOT PLANT with peas, endive, escarole, beans.
Radicchio
 Rossa di Verona  [cold-frame]
49"7" x 11"85 days, Open-pollinated, Culture like lettuce; do not allow to dry out. They are mature when heads form in the center and are firm to the touch, insect netting for voracious flea beetles, Fall crops make the largest heads. Very tolerant of fall frosts down to the 20s. Do not plant too early in spring or plants may bolt (go to seed), in early fall, cut off all leaves above the crown, great lettuce substitute in salads, older the head the more bitter the flavor, After a frost, harvest the head, remove and discard any leaves that are frozen on the outside. Companion: Strawberry, beets, carrots, lettuce, radishes, cucumber, onion, tatsoi, mustad greens DO NOT PLANT with peas, endive, escarole, beans.
Radish
 Early Scarlet Globe
643"3" x 7" 
Radish
 Early Scarlet Globe  [cold-frame]
163"3" x 7" 
Radish
 Burpee White  [cold-frame]
163"3" x 7"(25 days), Start: Mar 30 - Apr 27, direct sow, full sun, Best eaten when young and about 1" across, Cover with 1/2" of fine soil; firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 4-6 days, Cut off the tops and store in plastic bags at 32-40 degrees F, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 weeks. Bolt in summer for new seeds, replant in fall. Companions: beets, cabbage, carrots, chives, cucumber, garlic, kale, leek, lettuce, onion, spinach, squash. DO NOT PLANT with mint family (hyssop). Succession: corn, winter squash, peppers
Radish
 Burpee White
483"3" x 7"(25 days), Start: Mar 30 - Apr 27, direct sow, full sun, Best eaten when young and about 1" across, Cover with 1/2" of fine soil; firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 4-6 days, Cut off the tops and store in plastic bags at 32-40 degrees F, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 weeks. Bolt in summer for new seeds, replant in fall. Companions: beets, cabbage, carrots, chives, cucumber, garlic, kale, leek, lettuce, onion, spinach, squash. DO NOT PLANT with mint family (hyssop). Succession: corn, winter squash, peppers
Radish
 Cherry Belle  [cold-frame]
163"3" x 7"(22 days) Direct sow Mar 30 - Apr 27, 1inch fruit size, after danger of frost in early spring, again in late summer for fall crop, seedlings emerge in 4-6 days, Cut off the tops and store in plastic bags at 32-40 degrees F, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 weeks, June 1. Harvest June 24. (25 days), Best eaten when young and about 1" across, Cover with 1/2" of fine soil; firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Bolt in summer for new seeds, replant in fall. Companions: beets, cabbage, carrots, chives, cucumber, garlic, kale, leek, lettuce, onion, spinach, squash. DO NOT PLANT with mint family (hyssop). Succession: corn, winter squash, peppers
Radish
 Cherry Belle
163"3" x 7"(22 days) Direct sow Mar 30 - Apr 27, 1inch fruit size, after danger of frost in early spring, again in late summer for fall crop, seedlings emerge in 4-6 days, Cut off the tops and store in plastic bags at 32-40 degrees F, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 weeks, June 1. Harvest June 24. (25 days), Best eaten when young and about 1" across, Cover with 1/2" of fine soil; firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Bolt in summer for new seeds, replant in fall. Companions: beets, cabbage, carrots, chives, cucumber, garlic, kale, leek, lettuce, onion, spinach, squash. DO NOT PLANT with mint family (hyssop). Succession: corn, winter squash, peppers
Rosemary
 Rosemary  [cold-frame]
27"7" x 7" Companions: cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, turnips, kohlrabi, rutabaga, and radishes, beans, carrots, sage, parsnips
Rosemary
 Rosemary
57"7" x 7" Companions: cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, turnips, kohlrabi, rutabaga, and radishes, beans, carrots, sage, parsnips
Rutabaga
 Laurentian  [cold-frame]
129"7" x 1' 3"(95 days) Open-pollinated, Minimum germination temperature 40°F, optimal range 60-85°F, form enlarged roots above ground with a finely branched system below, Disease: DM: Downy Mildew, Insect Pest: Adult Cabbage Fly, avoided sowing fall turnips and rutabagas until after July 4, Companions: pea, beans, onions, turnips, beets, carrots, chives.
Rutabaga
 Laurentian
129"7" x 1' 3"(95 days) Open-pollinated, Minimum germination temperature 40°F, optimal range 60-85°F, form enlarged roots above ground with a finely branched system below, Disease: DM: Downy Mildew, Insect Pest: Adult Cabbage Fly, avoided sowing fall turnips and rutabagas until after July 4, Companions: pea, beans, onions, turnips, beets, carrots, chives.
Sage 211"11" x 1' 3" 
Shallots 95"3" x 5"Plant shallots with beets, cabbage, carrots, chamomile, mint, sage and thyme. Do NOT plant with beans or peas.
Sorrel 111"11" x 11" 
Spinach
 Bloomsdale
547"5" x 11"50 days. Spinacia oleracea, Ideal Temperature: 45-75 Degrees F, Frost Hardy: Yes, Direct sow in late winter- early spring, Long summer days or hot conditions cause plants to bolt. Companions: beans, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, eggplant, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, melons, nasturtium, peas, potatoes, radish, strawberries, tomatoes.
Spinach
 Bloomsdale  [cold-frame]
367"5" x 11"50 days. Spinacia oleracea, Ideal Temperature: 45-75 Degrees F, Frost Hardy: Yes, Direct sow in late winter- early spring, Long summer days or hot conditions cause plants to bolt. Companions: beans, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, eggplant, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, melons, nasturtium, peas, potatoes, radish, strawberries, tomatoes.
Spinach 97"5" x 11" 
Squash (Summer) 21' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11" 
Squash (Winter)
 Spaghetti Squash
12' 11"2' 11" x 2' 11" 
Squash (Winter)
 Spaghetti
42' 11"2' 11" x 2' 11" 
Squash (Winter)
 Blue Hubbard
12' 11"2' 11" x 2' 11"(100 days), Cucurbita maxima, Open-pollinated. start indoors a month before the last expected frost, avoid planting them with potatoes, Vines crawl all over the garden, perimeter trap crop for striped cucumber beetles, Minimum germination temperature 60°, optimal temperature range 70–90°, Heavy nitrogen feeders, mature on the vine, field cure for at least 10 days after harvest, covering if hard frost threatens.
Stevia
 Stevia
41' 1"11" x 1' 3"7-21 days at 68-75°F to germination, Transplant (recommended): Seed should be used within 6 months of purchase. Store seed in a cool, dry location for best germination. Sow seeds shallowly 6-8 weeks before the last frost. For bushier plants, pinch back growing tips every few weeks for the first 1-2 months, After the last frost, transplant outside, Stevia will not tolerate temperatures below 45°F, Pick in the morning and before flowering occurs for the highest sugar content. To dry, hang small bunches of stems in a well-ventilated, dry location out of direct sunlight. Dried leaves may be ground into powder for storage.
Strawberry 41' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11" 
Summer Savory 127"5" x 9" 
Sunflower
 Valentine
411"11" x 11"70 days, same care as Ring of Fire.
Sunflower
 Valentine  [cold-frame]
411"11" x 11"70 days, same care as Ring of Fire.
Sunflower
 Ring of Fire
211"11" x 11"60 days, Helianthus annuus, Direct sow after last frost, top dress with compost and 1-2 inches of organic mulch. bloom for about 4-6 weeks, To harvest the seeds, cut the heads off after the stalks are quite dry but before fall or winter rains come. Check the flower heads for maturity to see if the florets in the center of the flower disk have shriveled and the back of the flower head is turning yellow, or the head is starting to droop. Cut flower-heads with a foot of the stalk attached. Hang heads in a warm, dry, well-ventilated place so the seeds may fully ripen and dry. Cheesecloth, netting or a paper bag with holes punched in for ventilation should be placed over the head to protect the seeds and to collect those that may drop from drying. Companions: lettuces, cucumbers, nasturtiums, onions, garlic, peppers, marigolds, basil, tomato, peas DO NOT PLANT with potatoes, pole beans, fennel
Sunflower
 Ring of Fire  [cold-frame]
511"11" x 11"60 days, Helianthus annuus, Direct sow after last frost, top dress with compost and 1-2 inches of organic mulch. bloom for about 4-6 weeks, To harvest the seeds, cut the heads off after the stalks are quite dry but before fall or winter rains come. Check the flower heads for maturity to see if the florets in the center of the flower disk have shriveled and the back of the flower head is turning yellow, or the head is starting to droop. Cut flower-heads with a foot of the stalk attached. Hang heads in a warm, dry, well-ventilated place so the seeds may fully ripen and dry. Cheesecloth, netting or a paper bag with holes punched in for ventilation should be placed over the head to protect the seeds and to collect those that may drop from drying. Companions: lettuces, cucumbers, nasturtiums, onions, garlic, peppers, marigolds, basil, tomato, peas DO NOT PLANT with potatoes, pole beans, fennel
Sweet Potato
 Georgia Jet
31' 5"1' 5" x 1' 11"80-90 days, Ipomoea batatas, pH 5.0 - 6.5, plant when nighttime temperatures are above 60°F, require up to 1 inch of water per week, Disease prevention: Remove all plant debris after harvest, let soil dry out before harvesting for less dirt on potatoes. DO NOT plant with: Tomatoes, Sunflower, pumpkins, and squash.
Sweet Potato
 Centennial
31' 5"1' 5" x 1' 11"80-90 days, Ipomoea batatas, pH 5.0 - 6.5, plant when nighttime temperatures are above 60°F, require up to 1 inch of water per week, Disease prevention: Remove all plant debris after harvest, let soil dry out before harvesting for less dirt on potatoes. DO NOT plant with: Tomatoes, Sunflower, pumpkins, and squash.
Swiss Chard
 Fordhook Giant  [cold-frame]
41' 1"11" x 1' 3"60 days, harvest leaves when they reach 5-6 inches or are large enough to use, outer leaves only,remove flower stalk to prolong the harvest, companions: pole beans, garlic, shallots, onions, leeks, and chives, marigolds, Nasturtiums, Sweet alyssum, broccoli, kohlrabi, kale, turnips, radishes, celery, marjoram, lovage, and lavender.
Swiss Chard
 Fordhook Giant
41' 1"11" x 1' 3"60 days, harvest leaves when they reach 5-6 inches or are large enough to use, outer leaves only,remove flower stalk to prolong the harvest, companions: pole beans, garlic, shallots, onions, leeks, and chives, marigolds, Nasturtiums, Sweet alyssum, broccoli, kohlrabi, kale, turnips, radishes, celery, marjoram, lovage, and lavender.
Tarragon 11' 3"1' 3" x 1' 7" 
Tatsoi 47"7" x 7" 
Thyme
 English
411"11" x 1' 3" Companions: Beets, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, corn, eggplant, onion, garlic, celery, potato, chamomile, lavender, oregano, marjoram DO NOT PLANT with chives, cilantro, basil
Tomato (Large)
 CostolutoGenovese
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"85 days. Solanum lycopersicum. Open Pollinated. The plant produces high yields of 7 oz deep red tomatoes. Best tomatoes for making homemade tomato juice. Also perfect for sandwiches, salads, and slicing. The plant likes heat but does well in cooler regions too. Heat Tolerant. Suitable for greenhouse production. An heirloom variety from Italy. Indeterminate.
Tomato (Large)
 Amish Paste  [cold-frame]
21' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Start: Seeds or Seedlings Germination: 6 to 12 days, 60F to 95F Depth: 1/8" deep in flats Days to harvest: 65 to 80 Best for: Sauces
Tomato (Large)
 Amish Paste
21' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Start: Seeds or Seedlings Germination: 6 to 12 days, 60F to 95F Depth: 1/8" deep in flats Days to harvest: 65 to 80 Best for: Sauces
Tomato (Large)
 Lemon Boy Hybrid
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"72 days. Slicing, Early, Solanum lycopersicum. (F1) This early maturing plant produces high yields of 8 oz bright lemon yellow tomatoes. Excellent for salads, slicing, salsas, and gourmet dishes. Disease Resistant: V, F, N, A, St. Indeterminate.
Tomato (Large)
 Soldacki  [cold-frame]
21' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"75 days. Solanum lycopersicum. Open Pollinated. The plant produces high yields of 1 lb pink beefsteak tomatoes. Perfect for salads, slicing, and sandwiches. A potato leaf variety. An heirloom variety from Krakow, Poland. Indeterminate.
Tomato (Large)
 Rose de Berne
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"85 days. Solanum lycopersicum. Open Pollinated. The plant produces high yields of 7 oz deep red tomatoes. Best tomatoes for making homemade tomato juice. Also perfect for sandwiches, salads, and slicing. The plant likes heat but does well in cooler regions too. Heat Tolerant. Suitable for greenhouse production. An heirloom variety from Italy. Indeterminate.
Tomato (Large)
 Livingston's Paragon
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"75 days. Slicing, Large, red, globe tomato, midseason maturing, indeterminate. Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun. Start Indoors: 6 weeks before last frost Germination: 7-14 Days Plant Outdoors: 24-36” Apart
Tomato (Small)
 Esterina F1  [cold-frame]
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Lycopersicon esculentum (60 days) F-1 hybrid. Indeterminate. Esterina is large for a cherry, productive over a long period, disease resistant, crack-free and borne in large clusters. Resists V and TMV.
Tomato (Small)
 Esterina F1
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Lycopersicon esculentum (60 days) F-1 hybrid. Indeterminate. Esterina is large for a cherry, productive over a long period, disease resistant, crack-free and borne in large clusters. Resists V and TMV.
Tomato (Small)
 Cherry Bomb
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Lycopersicon esculentum (78 days) F-1 hybrid. Indeterminate. Like the famous Sweet 100, but with more disease resistance. Ripens clusters of 1" round sweet fruits. Will split in rainy conditions. Resistant to V and F1.
Tomato (Small)
 Red Cherry
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"75 days. Solanum lycopersicum. Open Pollinated. The plant produces high yields of ½ to ¾ oz red cherry tomatoes. Perfect for salads and snacks. An heirloom variety from the United States of America. Indeterminate.
Tomato (Small)
 Super Sweet 100 Hybrid  [cold-frame]
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Lycopersicon esculentum (78 days) F-1 hybrid. Indeterminate. Like the famous Sweet 100, but with more disease resistance. Very popular hybrid cherry tomato ripens clusters of 1" round sweet fruits. Will split in rainy conditions. Resistant to V and F1.
Tomato (Small)
 Super Sweet 100 Hybrid
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Lycopersicon esculentum (78 days) F-1 hybrid. Indeterminate. Like the famous Sweet 100, but with more disease resistance. Very popular hybrid cherry tomato ripens clusters of 1" round sweet fruits. Will split in rainy conditions. Resistant to V and F1.
Tomato (Small)
 Sun Gold (F1)  [cold-frame]
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Lycopersicon esculentum (57 days) F-1 hybrid. Indeterminate. Very prone to split so pick early when rains are forecast. Seldom diseased, we find that stripping diseased leaves results in new healthy growth and prolongs harvest. Brix 8. Resists F1, TMV. Companions: asparagus, basil, borage, carrots, celery, chives, garlic, lettuce, marigold, onion, parsley, spinach. DO NOT PLANT with broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kohlrabi, beets, corn, fennel, peas, potatoes, dill, rosemary, and walnut trees
Turnip
 Shogoin  [cold-frame]
277"5" x 11"30 days, Brassica rapa, Direct sow in early spring or fall, 1 in water/week. Optimum soil temperatures 60-75ºF, Leafy greens and roots from baby to full size. The younger the roots the more tender better flavor. Harvest once they have reached 2-3 inches in diameter. Companions: beans, thyme, lavender
Turnip
 Shogoin
547"5" x 11"30 days, Brassica rapa, Direct sow in early spring or fall, 1 in water/week. Optimum soil temperatures 60-75ºF, Leafy greens and roots from baby to full size. The younger the roots the more tender better flavor. Harvest once they have reached 2-3 inches in diameter. Companions: beans, thyme, lavender
Watermelon 12' 11"2' 11" x 2' 11" 
Zucchini
 Black Beauty
11' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"50 days. Cucurbita pepo, Bush. Ideal Temperature: 70-95, set out indoor-started transplants after last frost date. Don’t let transplants become rootbound; don't disturb roots while transplanting. Needs heavily amended soil. Harvest frequently.
Zucchini 11' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11" 

Planting Times

Plant List key
 PlantJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Allium (Ornamental)
Alyssum
 Royal Carpet  [cold-frame]
Alyssum
Artichoke (Globe)
Arugula
Asparagus
Basil
 Lemon  [cold-frame]
Basil
 Lemon
Basil
 Genovese  [cold-frame]
Beans (Bush Snap)
 Tendergreen  [cold-frame]
Beans (Bush Snap)
 Tendergreen
Beans (Bush Snap)
 Provider (OG)
Beans (Pole)
 Blue Lake Fm1  [cold-frame]
Beans (Pole)
 Empress  [cold-frame]
Beans (Pole)
 Blue Lake FM1  [cold-frame]
Beans (Pole)
 Blue Lake Fm1
Beans (Pole)
 Blue Lake FM1
Beet
 Detroit Dark Red
Beet
 Early Wonder Tall Top
Beet
 Chioggia Guardsmark
Beet
 Bull's Blood Organic
Beet
 Burpees Red Ball
Bok Choy
Borage
 Borage  [cold-frame]
Broccoli
 De Cicco (OG)
Cabbage (Fall)
Cabbage (Spring)
Calendula
Cantaloupe
Carrot
 Nantes Scarlet
Carrot
 Purple Dragon
Carrot
 Dragon
Catnip
 Catnip
Cauliflower
 Early Snowball
Celeriac
Celery
 Tall Utah 52-70R Improved  [cold-frame]
Celery
 Tall Utah 52-70R Improved
Celery
Chamomile
Chili Pepper
 Czech Black Hot Pepper
Chili Pepper
 Long Red Slim Cayenne
Chili Pepper
 Czech Black Hot Pepper  [cold-frame]
Chinese Cabbage
 Chinese Pac Choi
Chives
 Tokyo Long White  [cold-frame]
Cilantro
 Long Standing Coriander  [cold-frame]
Cilantro
 Long Standing Coriander
Collards
 Georgia Southern (Creole)
Comfrey
 Russian
Comfrey
Cress
Cucumber
 Spacemaster  [cold-frame]
Cucumber
 Bushy  [cold-frame]
Cucumber
 Bushy
Cucumber
 Spacemaster
Cucumber
 Early Fortune  [cold-frame]
Cucumber
 Early Fortune
Cucumber
 Lemon  [cold-frame]
Cucumber
 Lemon
Dill
Dill
 Bouquet
Eggplant
Endive
Fennel
Garlic
 Romanian Red
Garlic
 Music
Horseradish
 Horseradish
Kale
Kohlrabi
 Sweet Vienna
Larkspur
Leek
 King Sieg
Lettuce (Crisphead)
 Parris Island Romaine
Lettuce (Crisphead)
 Bronze Mignonette
Lettuce (Crisphead)
 ButterCrunch
Lettuce (Crisphead)
 Merveille Des Quatre Saisons
Lettuce (Leaf)
 Salad Bowl
Lettuce (Leaf)
 Chalupa
Lettuce (Miners)
 Golden Purslane
Mache
Marigold
 Court Jester  [cold-frame]
Marigold
 [cold-frame]
Marigold
Marigold
 Court Jester
Marjoram
Mint
Mizuna
Mustard
 Miz America  [cold-frame]
Mustard
 Miz America
Mustard
Nasturtium
 Jewel Mix
Nasturtium
 Jewel Mix  [cold-frame]
Okra
 Clemson Spineless Organic
Onion
 Yellow of Parma  [cold-frame]
Onion
 Yellow of Parma
Onion (Red)
 Rossa di Milano
Oregano
Oregano
 [cold-frame]
Oregano
 Italian
Parsley
 Gigante D'Italia  [cold-frame]
Parsnip
 [cold-frame]
Parsnip
Parsnip
 Harris Model  [cold-frame]
Peas
 Alaska Early  [cold-frame]
Peas
 Amish Snap  [cold-frame]
Peas
 Oregon Sugar Pod II
Peas
 Oregon Sugar Pod II  [cold-frame]
Pepper
 Odessa Market
Pepper
 Purple Beauty
Pepper
 Purple Beauty  [cold-frame]
Potatoes (Maincrop)
 Yukon Gold (OG)
Potatoes (Maincrop)
 Magic Molly
Potatoes (Maincrop)
 Classic Russet
Pumpkin
Radicchio
 Rossa di Verona
Radicchio
 Rossa di Verona  [cold-frame]
Radish
 Early Scarlet Globe
Radish
 Early Scarlet Globe  [cold-frame]
Radish
 Burpee White  [cold-frame]
Radish
 Burpee White
Radish
 Cherry Belle  [cold-frame]
Radish
 Cherry Belle
Rosemary
 Rosemary  [cold-frame]
Rosemary
 Rosemary
Rutabaga
 Laurentian  [cold-frame]
Rutabaga
 Laurentian
Sage
Shallots
Sorrel
Spinach
 Bloomsdale
Spinach
 Bloomsdale  [cold-frame]
Spinach
Squash (Summer)
Squash (Winter)
 Spaghetti Squash
Squash (Winter)
 Spaghetti
Squash (Winter)
 Blue Hubbard
Stevia
 Stevia
Strawberry
Summer Savory
Sunflower
 Valentine
Sunflower
 Valentine  [cold-frame]
Sunflower
 Ring of Fire
Sunflower
 Ring of Fire  [cold-frame]
Sweet Potato
 Georgia Jet
Sweet Potato
 Centennial
Swiss Chard
 Fordhook Giant  [cold-frame]
Swiss Chard
 Fordhook Giant
Tarragon
Tatsoi
Thyme
 English
Tomato (Large)
 CostolutoGenovese
Tomato (Large)
 Amish Paste  [cold-frame]
Tomato (Large)
 Amish Paste
Tomato (Large)
 Lemon Boy Hybrid
Tomato (Large)
 Soldacki  [cold-frame]
Tomato (Large)
 Rose de Berne
Tomato (Large)
 Livingston's Paragon
Tomato (Small)
 Esterina F1  [cold-frame]
Tomato (Small)
 Esterina F1
Tomato (Small)
 Cherry Bomb
Tomato (Small)
 Red Cherry
Tomato (Small)
 Super Sweet 100 Hybrid  [cold-frame]
Tomato (Small)
 Super Sweet 100 Hybrid
Tomato (Small)
 Sun Gold (F1)  [cold-frame]
Turnip
 Shogoin  [cold-frame]
Turnip
 Shogoin
Watermelon
Zucchini
 Black Beauty
Zucchini



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