GRE MARCH
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CAULIFLOWER March 15-31 From seed, plant 1/2 inch deep, 3-6 inches apart. Keep seeds moist during germination. Cauliflower needs constant, consistent soil moisture to produce large, tender heads.
...... BEETS March-April 15 Sow 1/2 inch deep, 3-4 inches apart. Soak seeds before planting. Mulch and water well. Don’t forget about the tops! They hold the most nutrients.
APRIL
........ ASPARAGUS March 1-April 30 It may take 2 to 3 years to get started and produce, but asparagus is a perennial bulb and produces up to 30 years so it is worth the wait. Grown from “crowns” or one year old plants, plant 6-8 inches deep in trenches, 12-15 inches apart.
MAY
.... BELL PEPPERS April 15-May 15 Sow 1/4 inch deep,12-18 inches apart. Peppers are extremely heat sensitive, watering every day may be necessary. The longer bell peppers stay on the plant, the more sweet they become and the greater their Vitamin C content.
JUNE
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SPINACH Feb 15-March 15 Plant early, after first frost full sun, best planted by seed, plant 1/2-1 inch deep, thin seedlings to 3-4 inches apart. Higher in iron, calcium and vitamins than most cultivated greens.
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CANTALOUPE April 15-30 Sow 1/2-3/4 inch deep, 12-18 inches apart. Water in the morning, and try to avoid wetting the leaves. Reduce watering once fruit is growing. Dry weather produces the sweetest melon. Needs pollination so be kind to the bees!
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SUMMER SQUASH April 15-July 4 Sow 1 inch deep, 24-48 inches apart. Squash is a heavy feeder. Work compost and plenty of organic matter into the soil before planting for a rich soil base. Loves water!
CHINESE CABBAGE June 10-July 1 Sow 1/2 inch deep, space 12-24 inches between plants directly in garden in partial shade for a Fall harvest. Does not transplant well.
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CUCUMBERS April 15-May 15 Seed 1/2-3/4 inch deep, 8-12 inches apart in full sun. When planting seeds in the ground, cover with netting or a berry basket to keep pests from digging out the seeds. Mulch to hold in soil moisture.
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GREEN CHILE April 15-May 15 Seed 1/4 inch deep indoors. Sprouts occur in about 2 weeks. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Transplant outdoors when soil is warm,12-24 inches apart in full sun.
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BROCCOLI June 1-July 15 Start indoors in June for Fall planting. Seed 1/2 inch, thin to 8-12 inches between when transplanting in July.
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PUMPKIN May 1-May 15 Pumpkins do best when the seeds are directly planted in the ground, 1-1 1/2 inch deep with full sun to light shade. Leave plenty of room, 36-60 inches between plants. Pumpkins are greedy feeds and need lots of water and nutrients.
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SNOW & SNAP PEAS Feb 15-April 15 Plant these as early as mid-February, 1 inch deep, 2-3 inches apart. Pea roots fix nitrogen, so turn over for other crop plantings. Sprinkle wood ashes to the soil before planting and don’t overwater.
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TOMATOES April 15-30 (transplants) Plant seeds indoors, six to eight weeks prior, harden seedlings for a week before moving outdoors, plant 2 feet apart. Trim lower leaves, cover root ball up to lowest leaves. Stake and water consistently.
EGGPLANT April 15-May 15 Seeds can be tricky but there is the opportunity for more seed variety. Lightly cover seeds with soil, with 18-30 inches between plants. Don’t start too early as the soil base needs to be warm and likes an overhead mist.
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TURNIPS July 1-Aug 15 Turnips need to be seeded outside in July, 1/2 inch deep, 2-6 inches apart in full sun. They take up to two months to mature. Mulch heavily.