Position Full sun. Notes Perennial forms of baby's breath are invasive in many climates, but this is not an issue with annual baby's breath (Gypsophila elegans). In early summer, drench plants with a liquid feed to support strong growth.
Position Full sun. Most varieties produce all at once. Spacing Single Plants: 9" (25cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 7" (20cm) with 1' 1" (35cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Plant seeds 2 inches deep and 3 inches apart in late spring, after the last frost...
Harvesting - Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Tree (Small) Aphids (General) Slug Snail Spacing Single Plants: 8' 2" (2.50m) each way (minimum) Rows: 8' 2" (2.50m) with 8' 2" (2.50m) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant...
Increase spacing to 8 inches (20cm) apart when growing oats with other cover crops. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Any average, well drained soil. Always wait 3 weeks before sowing seeds into soil where oats have been turned under.
Sweet peas need a fence or other support, and you need easy access to cut blossoms for bouquets, so it is best not to crowd them with other plants. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Sweet Pea Aphids (General) Slug...
Healthy apricot trees will bear for ten to fifteen years or more. In humid climates, apricots often develop problems with fungal diseases such as brown rot. Troubleshooting Dieback and oozing resin can often be remedied by improving growing conditions.
Harvesting As soon as plants are 6 inches tall, pick individual leaves as you need them in the kitchen. Crop Rotation Group Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family) ● Soil Average, well drained soil amended with compost.
Try different types, including curly varieties, many of which are blushed with red. Crop Rotation Group Brassicas (Cabbage family) ● Soil Fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of well rotted compost dug in.
Troubleshooting Protect the trunks of young trees from borers and sunscald with loose tree wrapping. Feeding In early spring, mulch over root zone with 1 to 2 inches of good compost.
Unlike most insects, slugs and snails are able to digest tissues from a wide range of plants. In planters or raised beds, perimeter bands of copper tape can help deter slimy visitors.
Gathering and using the blooms as cut flowers will prevent excessive reseeding. Crop Rotation Group Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family) ● Soil Fertile, well drained soil. Spacing Single Plants: 1' 1" (35cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with...
Keep scrubbed roots in the refrigerator. Crop Rotation Group Brassicas (Cabbage family) ● Soil Any moist, fertile soil. Usually horseradish should be planted by itself. Companions Potatoes.
Frost tolerant Tolerates light frost. Small heads will often regrow from the stub. In fall, cut heads high, leaving the base of the plant intact. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Chinese Cabbage Aphid, Cabbage Aphids...
Frost tolerant No. Feeding Mix an organic fertilizer into the planting holes as you transplant peppers. Wear protective gloves when handling hot chilis, which can be dried or frozen for future use.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Rich, moisture-retentive soil. Plant a thornless variety to take the pain out of harvesting.
Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade. Harvesting Phacelia can be pulled up and composted or turned under any time. Spacing Single Plants: 9" (25cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 9" (25cm) with 9" (25cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow phacelia...
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Any reasonable moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Position A sheltered site in full sun. Frost tolerant Figs easily tolerate periodic frosts, but hard freezes (temperatures below 25°F/-4°C) can lead...
Frost tolerant Yes. Troubleshooting Heavy summer rains following dry weather can cause heads to split. Harvesting Wait until a few light frosts have passed to harvest, because cool weather enhances the sweet flavor of cabbage.
Ideally, a mixture of sand and acidic organic matter. Cranberries will bear for decades. For the first three years after planting, topdress the root zone with a balanced organic fertilizer in spring.
Companions Endive, Mizuna, Tatsoi and Mustard. Frost tolerant Tolerates frost but is injured by hard freezes. Position Full sun. Troubleshooting Bitter flavor is often due to hot weather.
Start small plants in containers at least 12" (30cm) wide and pot them up a size yearly until they reach mature size. When growing dwarf lemons in containers, avoid potting soils that contain wetting agents.
Persistent wet conditions can cause strawflowers to rot. In midsummer, drench plants with a liquid plant food to stimulate new growth. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Strawflower Aphids (General) Slug Snail
Crop Rotation Group Allium (Onion family) ● Soil Average garden soil with excellent drainage. Frost tolerant Excellent. Fertilize with a liquid fertilizer in early summer, when the plants are in full leaf.
Flowers emerge in fall on bare stems. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Colchicum Aphids (General) Slug Snail Autumnale) are hardy to -25F (-32C).
Position Sunny. Shake off soil, and cure whole plants dry in a warm, shady place for two weeks before trimming and storing the garlic bulbs. Cover the planting with at least 3 inches of mulch.
Frost tolerant A cold-hardy perennial, tarragon can survive temperatures to -20F (-30C). Harvesting Gather stem tips as you need them in the kitchen. Notes Tarragon covers itself with yellow-orange blossoms in late summer.
Troubleshooting Flea beetles often chew small holes in bok choy leaves in spring, but are less of a problem in the fall. Companions Dill, Mint, Nasturtium, Lettuce, Mustard, Kale, Tatsoi and Mizuna.
