Oregon Chain File Guide

Position Full sun. Troubleshooting Onion root maggots can cause plants to collapse. Harvesting Harvest in early summer when the tops begin to fail, and the bulbs have divided into several plump bulblets.

Damage: Striped cucumber beetles emerge in late spring and immediately begin feeding on cucumber, melon and squash seedlings. Tips: Most conventionally grown cucumbers and melons are grown with dangerous systemic pesticides, so organic pest control is...

Blossom clusters make beautiful but short-lived cut flowers or edible garnishes. Notes Borage seedlings are only edible when very young. Large plants produce edible, starry blue flowers that attract bees in droves.

At the end of each season, be sure to pull all onions from the garden. Preventing Problems: Floating row covers (fleece) are an effective way to prevent egg laying by adults. Onion root maggots Onion root maggots Onion root maggots in garlic Onion root...

Dried valerian roots are used to make a bedtime tea that promotes sleep. Store in airtight container. Valerian can stand 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall when it is in full bloom. Companions Echinacea, Catnip, Agastache and Dill.

Frost tolerant A cold-hardy perennial, lemon balm can survive temperatures to -20F (-30C). Gather stems for drying or steeping into tinctures in early summer, just before the plants bloom.

Colors choices are endless, from white to almost black. Companions Daylily, Catnip, Bells of Ireland and Salvia. Troubleshooting Tulips are often eaten by deer and squirrels. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant...

Harvesting Snip off spent blossoms to keep plants looking neat, and to prolong flowering. Some varieties produce white or pink blossoms. Dwarf types make good edging plants for beds and containers.

Set out after the last frost has passed, when the soil is warm and settled. Store at room temperature. Frost tolerant No. Feeding Weekly liquid feed or seaweed drench from mid summer onwards.

Spacing Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 7" (20cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow direct into soil, and cover the seeded bed or furrow with a board to keep it moist.

Harvesting Harvest when the husks begin to turn yellow in early fall. Notes Self-fertile but pollination is improved by growing in groups with two or more cultivars present. Begins to bear after five years.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Onions (Red) Aphids (General) Onion Root Maggot Slug Snail Thrips Plant Diseases which Affect Onions (Red) Allium White Rot Onion Downy Mildew Onion Fusarium Basal Rot Onion Pink...

Troubleshooting Use a paper or other roll-out mulch to prevent weeds. Wipe harvested melons clean and store indoors in a cool place, or in the refrigerator. To prevent insect problems and encourage early growth, cover seedlings with row cover (fleece)...

Adult flies overwinter as pupae about 2 inches (5cm) deep in the soil. Promptly pick up fallen apples and chop them into pieces before composting them. Damage: Meandering tunnels in apples, just beneath the skin and extending to the core, are usually...

Harvesting Snip off any seed clusters that form and discard them, as they are poisonous. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Frost tolerant Young seedlings easily tolerate spring frosts, and may survive winters in mild climates. When the stems are dry, pop off the blossoms and store them in an airtight container.

Oranges and other citrus are heavy feeders that resent close company. Companions Lavender and Garlic. Very sweet oranges need a long season of warm weather, but kumquats, calamondin oranges and satsumas fruit well in marginal areas or when grown in containers.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect White Currant Aphids (General) Slug Snail Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Rich soil with compost dug in.

A fungal disease called milky spore can be introduced into lawns, where it infects Japanese beetle larvae. Although traps will collect hundreds of beetles, they may attract beetles from far beyond your yard.

Frost tolerant A hardy perennial from the Mediterranean, lavender will survive winter temperatures to 0F/-17C. You can also dry lavender branches for use in recipes, sachets or potpourri.

Peach borers can be identified by holes in the bark with a sawdustlike frass. Avoid planting in heavy soils. Plum curculios feed on buds, flowers and unripe fruits. Keep the area under peaches mulched with wood chips or sawdust.

Troubleshooting Use netting to prevent bird damage. Mulch after planting, and encircle the trunk with a wire cage or protective pipe to protect the young tree from animal and insect pests.

Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Spacing Single Plants: 1' 7" (50cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1' 5" (45cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Soak seeds in water overnight...

Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Oregano Aphids (General) Slug Snail Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Any average, well drained soil in an easily accessible site.

Spacing Single Plants: 1' 1" (35cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 1' 3" (40cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Start indoors, and set out seedlings when the soil is settled and warm.

Frost tolerant Yes, but flowers can be damaged by late frosts. If pickling, harvest while it is still possible to pierce the nuts with a skewer. Notes Healthy walnut trees will bear for many decades.

Adult diamondback moths do not cause any damage Adult diamondback moths do not cause any damage Diamondback moth caterpillars feed on leaves Diamondback moth caterpillars feed on leaves Diamondback moth caterpillars Diamondback moth caterpillars Diamondback...