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Asparagus (crowns)
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Beets
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Broccoli
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Brussels Sprouts
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Cabbage
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Chinese Cabbage
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Carrots
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Cauliflower
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Celery
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Collards
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Family: Liliaceae
Genus and species: Asparagus officinalis
Growing Season: Spring
Time needed to reach transplant size: N/A
When to transplant to garden: 2-4 weeks before last Spring frost (soak the crowns in lukewarm water for a few hours before planting)
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Days to maturity: 2 years from crowns
Spacing between plants: 9-15 inches
Spacing between rows: 48-72 inches
Pests: asparagus beetle
Harvest: cut off at ground level those spears that are thicker than a pencil Growing tips: keep asparagus bed weeded
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Family: Liliaceae
Genus and species: Asparagus officinalis
Growing Season: Spring
Time needed to reach transplant size: 12-14 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 4 weeks after last Spring frost
When to sow outdoors: N/A
Approx. germination time: 10-14 days
Germination temp.: 60-85 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/2 inch (soak the seeds in water overnight before planting)
Days to maturity: 3 years from seed
Spacing between plants: 9-15 inches
Spacing between rows: 48-72 inches
Pests: Asparagus beetle
Harvest: Cut off at ground level those spears that are thicker than a pencil
Growing tips: Keep asparagus bed weeded
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Family: Fabaceae
Genus and species: Phaseolus lunatus
Growing Season: Summer
Time needed to reach transplant size: 3-4 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 1-2 weeks after last Spring frost
When to sow outdoors: 1-2 Weeks after last Spring frost
Approx. germination time: 6-18 days
Germination temp.: 65-85 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1 inch
Days to maturity: 60-85 days
Spacing between plants: 3-6 inches
Spacing between rows: 18-36 inches
Pests: Mexican bean beetles, Japanese beetles, Aphids, Leafhoppers, Seed corn maggots
Diseases: Anthracnose, Bacterial blight, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Viruses, White mold
Harvest: When the pods change color and the beans are fully formed but not dried out; for dried beans, wait until pods are thoroughly dry
Growing tips: Dust seed with a soil inoculant at time of sowing; set up trellises before sowing or planting outside
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Family: Fabaceae
Genus and species: Phaseolus lunatus
Growing Season: Summer
Time needed to reach transplant size: 3-4 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 1-2 weeks after last Spring frost
When to sow outdoors: 1-2 weeks after last Spring frost
Approx. germination time: 6-18 days
Germination temp.: 65-85 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1 inch
Days to maturity:60-85 days
Spacing between plants: 8-12 inches Spacing between rows: 36-48 inches
Pests: Mexican bean beetles, Japanese beetles, Aphids, Leafhoppers, Seed corn maggots
Diseases: Anthracnose, Bacterial blight, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Viruses, White mold
Harvest: when the pods change color and the beans are fully formed but not dried out; for dried beans, wait until pods are thoroughly dry
Growing tips: dust seed with a soil inoculant at time of sowing; set up trellises before sowing or planting outside
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Family: Fabaceae
Genus and species: Phaseolus vulgaris
Growing Season: Summer
Time needed to reach transplant size: 3-4 weeks
When to transplant to garden: After last Spring frost
When to sow outdoors: After last Spring frost
Approx. germination time: 6-12 days
Germination temp.: 65-85 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1 inch
Days to maturity: 50-60 days
Spacing between plants: 2-4 inches
Spacing between rows: 18-36 inches
Pests: Mexican bean beetles, Japanese beetles, Aphids, Leafhoppers, Seed corn maggots
Diseases: Anthracnose, Bacterial blight, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Viruses, White mold
Harvest: when pods are firm and crisp, and seeds inside are undeveloped
Growing tips: Dust seed with a soil inoculant at time of sowing; plant all Summer for a continual harvest
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Family: Chenopodiaceae
Genus and species: Beta vulgaris
Growing Season: Spring and Fall
Time needed to reach transplant size: 4-6 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 2 weeks before last Spring frost
When to sow outdoors: 4 weeks before to 4 weeks after last Spring frost
Approx. germination time: 5-16 days
Germination temp.: 50-85 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/2 inch
Days to maturity: 50-70 days
Spacing between plants: 2-4 inches
Spacing between rows: 12-30 inches
Pests: Leaf miner, Leafhoppers, Mexican bean beetles, Wireworms, Mice, and Rabbits
Harvest: Pick after 40-50 days when root is small (about tennis ball size) for a tender crop; for beet greens, pick the entire plant when leaves are 4-6 inches long
Growing tips: each beet seed is actually a dried fruit containing several seeds; thinning will be necessary
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Family: Brassicaceae
Genus and species: Brassica oleracea (Botrytis group)
Growing Season: Spring and Fall
Time needed to reach transplant size: 6-8 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 4 weeks before to 2 weeks after last Spring frost
When to sow outdoors: 4 weeks before last Spring frost
Approx. germination time: 4-20 days
Germination temp.: 45-85 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch
Days to maturity: 50-80 days from transplant
Spacing between plants: 12-24 inches
Spacing between rows: 18-36 inches
Pests: Cabbage loopers, Imported cabbageworms, Flea beetles, Aphids, Root maggots
Diseases: Clubroot, Black rot, Downy mildew, White mold
Harvest: when buds on the head are firm and tight
Growing tips: Protect transplants from hard frosts; sow seeds directly in garden in early Summer for a Fall crop
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Family: Brassicaceae
Genus and species: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Growing Season: Spring and Fall
Time needed to reach transplant size: 6-8 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 4 weeks before to 3 weeks after last Spring frost
When to sow outdoors: 16 weeks before first Fall frost, for a Fall crop
Approx. germination time: -N/A
Germination temp.:N/A
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch
Days to maturity: 85-95 days from transplant
Spacing between plants: 18-24 inches
Spacing between rows: 24-30 inches
Pests: Imported cabbageworms, Cabbage loopers, Cabbage root Maggots, Flea beetles, Aphids
Diseases: Black rot, Clubroot, Downy mildew, White mold
Harvest: Pick sprouts from the bottom up when they are 1 to 1-1/2 inches wide
Growing tips: Flavor improves after a light frost
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Family: Brassicaceae
Genus and species: Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Growing Season: Spring and Fall
Time needed to reach transplant size: 6-8 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 5 weeks before to 2 weeks after last Spring frost date
When to sow outdoors: Week of last Spring frost
Approx. germination time: 4-14 days
Germination temp.: 45-95 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch
Days to maturity: 50-100 days from transplant
Spacing between plants: 12-24 inches
Spacing between rows: 24-36 inches
Pests: Imported cabbageworms, Cabbage loopers, Aphids, Flea beetles, Cabbage root maggots
Diseases: Clubroot, Black rot, Downy mildew, White mold
Harvest: Harvest when heads are firm and softball size
Growing tips: Best flavor is achieved when heads mature in cool weather
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Family: Brassicaceae
Genus and species: Brassica rapa (Pekinensis group)
Growing Season: Spring and Fall
Time needed to reach transplant size: 4-6 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 4 to 6 weeks before last Spring frost date
When to sow outdoors: N/A
Germination temp.: 45-95 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch
Days to maturity: 60-90 days from transplant
Spacing between plants: 10-18 inches
Spacing between rows: 18-36 inches
Pests: Imported cabbageworms, Cabbage loopers, Aphids, Flea beetles, Cabbage root maggots
Diseases: Clubroot, Black rot, Downy mildew, White mold
Harvest: When leaves are 10 inches tall and still loose
Growing tips: Best planted as a Fall crop, since plants tend to bolt when weather turns warm
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Family: Apiaceae
Genus and species: Daucus carota var. sativus
Growing Season: Spring and Fall
Time needed to reach transplant size:N/A
When to transplant to garden: N/A
When to sow outdoors: 4 to 6 weeks before last frost
Approx. germination time: 6-18 days
Germination temp.: 85 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/2 inch
Days to maturity: 62-90 days
Spacing between plants: 1-3 inches
Spacing between rows: 16-30 inches
Pests: Wireworms; Carrot rust fly larvae
Diseases: Aster yellows
Harvest: when they are 1/2 inch in diameter
Growing tips: Thin seedlings when soil is damp; keep bed weeded but cultivate lightly near the plants
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Family: Brassicaceae.
Genus and species: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis.
Growing Season: Spring and Fall
Time needed to reach transplant size: 6-8 weeks.
When to transplant to garden: 4 weeks before to 2 weeks after last Spring frost
When to sow outdoors: 4 weeks before last Spring frost
Approx. germination time: 4-20 days.
Germination temp.: 45-85 degrees F..
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch.
Days to maturity: 60-80 days from transplant
Spacing between plants: 14-24 inches.
Spacing between rows: 24-36 inches
Pests: Imported cabbageworm, Cabbage loopers, Aphids, Root maggots.
Diseases: Clubroot, Black rot, Downy mildew, White mold.
Harvest: When the head is firm and tight.
Growing tips: Protect plants from hard frosts; blanch by tying outer leaves over heads when they are 2 inches in diameter
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Family: Apiaceae.
Genus and species: Apium graveolens var. dulce.
Growing Season: Spring and Fall
Time needed to reach transplant size: 10 weeks.
When to transplant to garden: 3 weeks before to 4 weeks after last Spring frost
When to sow outdoors: N/A
Approx. germination time: 7-21 days.
Germination temp.: 60-70 degrees F. .
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch.
Days to maturity: 120 days from transplant
Spacing between plants: 6-12 inches.
Spacing between rows: 18-40 inches
Pests: Earwigs.
Diseases: Early blight, Late blight, Nematodes, Viruses.
Harvest: Pick outer stalks when they are 6-8 inches tall .
Growing tips: Celery requires lots of moisture; they are also heavy feeders
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Family: Brassicaceae
Genus and species: Brassica oleracea (Acephala group).
Growing Season: Spring and Fall
Time needed to reach transplant size: 6-8 weeks.
When to transplant to garden: 4 weeks before to 2 weeks after last Spring frost
When to sow outdoors: 3 to 4 weeks before last Spring frost
Approx. germination time: 4-14 days.
Germination temp.: 45-95 degrees F.Sowing depth: 1/2 inch.
Days to maturity: 55-80 days
Spacing between plants: 12-24 inches.
Spacing between rows: 24-36 inches
Pests: Imported cabbageworms, Cabbage loopers, Aphids, Flea beetles, Cabbage root maggots.
Diseases: Clubroot, Black rot, Downy mildew, White mold.
Harvest: When leaves reach a usable size; or harvest entire plant.
Growing tips: Collards are good for Fall crops since frost will improve flavor
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Family: Poaceae.
Genus and species: Zea mays var. rugosa.
Growing Season: Summer
Time needed to reach transplant size: 2-4 weeks.
When to transplant to garden: 0 to 2 weeks after last Spring frost
When to sow outdoors: 0 to 2 weeks after last Spring frost
Approx. germination time: 4-12 days.
Germination temp.: 60-95 degrees F..
Sowing depth: 1 inch.
Days to maturity: 60-100 days
Spacing between plants: 8-12 inches.
Spacing between rows: 30-42 inches
Pests: European corn borers, Corn earworms, Flea beetles, Earwigs, Japanese beetles, Corn rootworms, Seed corn maggots, Wireworms, Aphids, Raccoons, Birds.
Diseases: Bacterial wilt, Corn smut, Corn leaf blight, Maize dwarf
mosaic virus.
Harvest: When the ears are completely filled out; a kernel will show milky white liquid when pierced with your fingernail.
Growing tips: Supersweet varieties require isolation
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