Frost tolerant Warm-season annuals, cannot tolerate frost. Crop Rotation Group Legumes (Pea and Bean family) ● Soil Average, well drained soil. Position Full sun to very light shade.
Spacing Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 5" (15cm) with 9" (25cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow direct into soil in rows. Frost tolerant Yes. Dig in or compost roots and plants to make good use of their residual nitrogen.
First check the seeds are ready by opening up a seed pod to observe the seeds inside. Once the plant displays its fluffy seed heads, pull it out of the ground and hang it upside down indoors to dry.
Crop Rotation Group Legumes (Pea and Bean family) ● Soil Any average, well drained soil. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Mexican bean beetle larva and eggs Mexican bean beetle larva and eggs Mexican bean beetle on underside of leaf (left) and larva (right) Mexican bean beetle on underside of leaf (left) and larva (right) Host Plants: On Crops: Beans Where Found: Most of...
Notes Water often to keep the soil constantly moist. Feeding Feed plants with a liquid plant food when they begin to form heads. Small heads will often regrow from the stub. Crop Rotation Group Brassicas (Cabbage family) ● Soil Rich, moist soil, firm...
Tips: Pole beans often are damaged by Japanese beetles, but because the infested leaves are at eye level, the beetles are easier to gather. Plan to hand pick often, by knocking the beetles into a bowl of soapy water.
Thin plants to proper spacing after the seeds germinate. Frost tolerant No. Feeding Not usually required if the plants are mulched deeply with grass clippings, shredded leaves, or another biodegradable material.
Thin to 6 inches (15 cm) apart in all directions. Fenugreek cannot tolerate cold temperatures. It also can be grown as a medicinal herb. Crop Rotation Group Legumes (Pea and Bean family) ● Soil Any average, well drained soil.
Tall varieties can serve as trellises for pole beans. Extremely tall sunflowers or those that grow into multi-branched bushes may require 3 feet (1 meter) between plants. Where summers are long and warm, make a second sowing for autumn harvest.
Frost tolerant Yes. Crop Rotation Group Chenopodiaceae (Beet family) ● Soil Rich, well drained soil that holds moisture well. Position Sun or partial shade. Spacing Single Plants: 5" (15cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 3" (10cm) with 7" (20cm) row gap (minimum)...
Notes May need to protect under mesh or fleece to prevent problems with flea beetle. Harvesting Harvest as required. Companions Beans, Radicchio, Endive, Tatsoi and Mustard. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Mizuna...
Where slugs are out of control despite the use of preventive measures, iron phosphate slug baits are considered acceptable under organic standards. Tips: First thing in the morning, you can usually see a glistening trail of slime on stems or leaves that...
Notes Requires very little attention. Harvesting Pull a few leaves from the outside of the plant regularly from mid summer onwards to produce more growth. Spacing Single Plants: 1' 7" (50cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1' 5" (45cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row...
Other heat-tolerant summer-blooming annuals. Frost tolerant No. Crowder peas are semi-tropical plants that crave warm growing conditions. Notes Crowder peas are a good nitrogen-fixing summer cover crop for warm climates, where the vegetable seasons are...
Frost tolerant A cold-hardy perennial, lemon balm can survive temperatures to -20F (-30C). Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Rich well-drained soil. Position Any sunny spot.
Crop Rotation Group Cucurbits (Squash family) ● Soil Rich soil with plenty of compost added. Small melons mature quickly and take up less space compared to huge varieties. Wipe clean and store indoors.
Frost tolerant Moderate. Young seedlings tolerate frost easily, but mature plants are damaged by freezing weather. Harvesting Clip stems for indoor arrangements when half the flowers are open.
Crop Rotation Group Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family) ● Soil Rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost dug in before planting. Position Shade or partial afternoon shade.
Spacing Single Plants: 9" (25cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 7" (20cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow in early spring indoors, or outdoors when the weather is warm but the soil is still cool.
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Any average, well drained soil. No thinning is required. Frost tolerant Oats are a cool-weather crop that can tolerate light frosts but is usually killed by temperatures below 5F (-15C).
Nitrogen nodules left behind in the soil add fertility. Troubleshooting Crimson clover plants become quite tough as they age, but they seldom regrow when cut off at the soil line. Crop Rotation Group Legumes (Pea and Bean family) ● Soil Any well drained...
Frost tolerant Many varieties are cold hardy to -10F (- 23C) when well rooted in the garden. Grow varieties described as soft spring wheat in spring, but choose hard winter wheat for fall.
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Any sunny site with good drainage. Frost tolerant None. Companions Dill, Beans, Swiss Chard, Cosmos and Zucchini. Troubleshooting Older zinnias often become infected with powdery mildew.
A regular liquid feed will result in better quality fruits for longer 4. Leave those zucchinis to swell into marrows and you'll inadvertently slow the initiation of new flowers and fruits.
