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v19-Peppers2
2/28/2021
70-90F
.25
Seeds sprout in 10-15 days at 70F. Sprinkle 5-10 seeds in a cup of vermiculite approx 7 weeks before the last spring frost and cover with 1/4 in more vermiculite. Keep warm until sprouted; move to full sunlight as soon as first shoots appear, then pot up in seedling trays as soon as plants are large enough.
Use a sterile seedling mix and keep uniformly moist. Germination may be slow and erratic. Provide the seedlings with plenty of light to produce strong, high-yielding, mature plants.
Need warm soil; don’t transplant until 2 weeks after last frost.
Once seedlings have at least 3 sets of true leaves, expose them to 50F nighttime and 70F day temps. To increase early flower productions transplant outdoors once soil temperatures reach 65F.
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v21-Peppers2
2/28/2021
70-90F
.25”
Seeds sprout in 10-15 days at 70F. Sprinkle 5-10 seeds in a cup of vermiculite approx 7 weeks before the last spring frost and cover with 1/4 in more vermiculite. Keep warm until sprouted; move to full sunlight as soon as first shoots appear, then pot up in seedling trays as soon as plants are large enough.
Use a sterile seedling mix and keep uniformly moist. Germination may be slow and erratic. Provide the seedlings with plenty of light to produce strong, high-yielding, mature plants.
Need warm soil; don’t transplant until 2 weeks after last frost.
Once seedlings have at least 3 sets of true leaves, expose them to 50F nighttime and 70F day temps. To increase early flower productions transplant outdoors once soil temperatures reach 65F.
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w1-Broccoli
3/7/2021
55-75F
.25”
Plant 5-10 seeds in a cup of vermiculite — or place 1 seed 1/4 in deep in potting soil in each compartment of a seedling tray — approx 12 weeks before last spring frost. Seeds will sprout indoors in 5-10 days at 70F. Keep seeds warm until sprouted; move to full sunlight as soon as the first shoots appear.
Transplant outside approx 5 weeks before last spring frost.
Direct sow April through June.
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v3-Broccoli
3/7/2021
55-75F
.25”
Plant 5-10 seeds in a cup of vermiculite — or place 1 seed 1/4 in deep in potting soil in each compartment of a seedling tray — approx 12 weeks before last spring frost. Seeds will sprout indoors in 5-10 days at 70F. Keep seeds warm until sprouted; move to full sunlight as soon as the first shoots appear.
Transplant outside approx 5 weeks before last spring frost.
Direct sow April through June.
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v4-Peas
3/7/2021
45-75F
1-1.5”
Direct sow when soil temperatures reach at least 50F. Peas may be sown without tilling by scratching out a furrow and covering the seed shallowly. Coat seeds with inoculant to promote healthy, vigorous plants.
Mix presoaked seeds with legume inoculant powder for an added boost, then plant 1 in deep about 5 weeks before last frost. Water and cover with plastic-covered tunnel.
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v16-Tomatoes1
3/7/2021
70-90F
.25”
Start indoors Feb-April. Optimal soil germination temp 60-85F.
Sprinkle 5 or so of each variety you want to grow in cups filled with vermiculite 6 weeks before last spring frost. Just barely cover with vermiculite and water.
Move to full sunlight as soon as the first shoots appear, then pot up in seedling trays or individual pots when the first set of true leaves have emerged (usually 1-3 weeks). Keep a careful watch over the plants, esp after transplanting them into seedling trays, because any check or stoppage of the growth will affect the ultimate bearing capacity of the plant. Harden off transplants for 1-2 weeks, and plant outside on or after your front-free date.
Plant one vine-type plant per square foot. Water and cover with a plastic-covered wire cage for protection from the cold and wind.
Transplant after frost danger has passed. Avoid using fresh manure as it causes lush foliage with few ripe fruits. Instead use generous amounts of compost or well-rotted manure to boost plant vigor, and crushed eggshells or gypsum at the bottom of each hole for calcium.
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e4-Parsley
3/7/2021
50-85F
.25”
Sprouts in 10-15 days at 70F. Seeds are very slow to germinate and should be soaked in lukewarm water for 24 hrs before planting. Sprinkle 10 presoaked seeds in a cup filled with vermiculite 12 weeks before the last spring frost. Keep warm until sprouted; move to full sunlight as soon as first shoots appear, then pot up in seedling trays as soon as plants are large enough (usually 1-3 weeks).
Move outdoors 5 weeks before the last frost or anytime once plants are large enough. Plant them at the same depth they grew in the pot.
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v2-Kale
3/14/2021
Sow seeds 3-5 weeks before last frost in spring, or in midsummer for fall harvest. Cover seeds with 1/4 in of soil and keep moist until they sprout.
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v10-Kale
3/14/2021
Sow seeds 3-5 weeks before last frost in spring, or in midsummer for fall harvest. Cover seeds with 1/4 in of soil and keep moist until they sprout.
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v13-Basil
3/14/2021
70-85F
1/8”
Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Seeds germinate quickly. Transplant after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Wait to transplant until the weather is starting to feel like summer.
Sow into sterile seedling mix and lightly cover the seed with fine vermiculite. Strong light is necessary to keep the seedlings from getting leggy. Fertilize lightly and grow at 62-65F until planting outside.
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v17-Onion
3/14/2021
50-75F
1/8-1/2”
Start up to 10-12 seeds in a 4-6 in pot. Place in a warm location and keep moist.
Seeds sprout in 5 days at 70F. Sprinkle about 20 seeds of each variety into cups filled with vermiculite 8-12 weeks before last spring frost. Keep warm (70F) until sprouted; move to full sunlight as soon as first shoots appear, then pot up in seedling trays as soon as plants are large enough (usually 1-3 weeks).
At 4 weeks before the last spring frost, shake most of the vermiculite from young plants and gather them together in small bunches. With scissors, cut off both the tops and the roots so the plant is balanced with about 2” of each. Make a hole at each space in your planting square with a pencil and slip in a plant, firm the soil, and water.
If you cannot translplant outside before the tops reach 5”, then cut back the tops to 3”.
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v18-Onion
3/14/2021
50-75F
1/8-1/2”
Start up to 10-12 seeds in a 4-6 in pot. Place in a warm location and keep moist.
Seeds sprout in 5 days at 70F. Sprinkle about 20 seeds of each variety into cups filled with vermiculite 8-12 weeks before last spring frost. Keep warm (70F) until sprouted; move to full sunlight as soon as first shoots appear, then pot up in seedling trays as soon as plants are large enough (usually 1-3 weeks).
At 4 weeks before the last spring frost, shake most of the vermiculite from young plants and gather them together in small bunches. With scissors, cut off both the tops and the roots so the plant is balanced with about 2” of each. Make a hole at each space in your planting square with a pencil and slip in a plant, firm the soil, and water.
If you cannot translplant outside before the tops reach 5”, then cut back the tops to 3”.
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v7-Carrots
3/21/2021
45-85F
.25”
Plant 2-3 seeds in each of the 16 spaces in a square. Water the soil and cover the square with a plastic-covered cage. Sprouts in 2-3 weeks outdoors. Keep moist at all times, even if it means daily spraying.
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v9-Radish
3/21/2021
45-80F
.5”
Seeds sprout in 5-10 days outdoors depending on temp. Plant every other week for staggered harvest. Plant 1/2 in deep in spring, 1 in deep in summer.
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v15-Basil1
3/21/2021
70-85F
1/8”
Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Seeds germinate quickly. Transplant after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Wait to transplant until the weather is starting to feel like summer.
Sow into sterile seedling mix and lightly cover the seed with fine vermiculite. Strong light is necessary to keep the seedlings from getting leggy. Fertilize lightly and grow at 62-65F until planting outside.
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e4-Parsley2
3/21/2021
50-85F
.25”
Sprouts in 10-15 days at 70F. Seeds are very slow to germinate and should be soaked in lukewarm water for 24 hrs before planting. Sprinkle 10 presoaked seeds in a cup filled with vermiculite 12 weeks before the last spring frost. Keep warm until sprouted; move to full sunlight as soon as first shoots appear, then pot up in seedling trays as soon as plants are large enough (usually 1-3 weeks).
Move outdoors 5 weeks before the last frost or anytime once plants are large enough. Plant them at the same depth they grew in the pot.
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v5-Radish2
4/4/2021
45-80F
.5”
Seeds sprout in 5-10 days outdoors depending on temp. Plant every other week for staggered harvest. Plant 1/2 in deep in spring, 1 in deep in summer.
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v11-Carrots2
4/4/2021
45-85F
.25”
Plant 2-3 seeds in each of the 16 spaces in a square. Water the soil and cover the square with a plastic-covered cage. Sprouts in 2-3 weeks outdoors. Keep moist at all times, even if it means daily spraying.
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v6-Beans (pole)
4/18/2021
65-85F
1”
Doesn’t transplant well. Plant seeds about 1 in deep and water right away. Seeds sprout in 5-10 days. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest.
Plant seeds after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Minimum soil germination temp 60F. -Fedco
Direct sow in warm soils (65F+) for uniform, rapid emergence. Beans are a favorite of birds, so discourage them with flash tape or row crop covers. Coat seeds with inoculant to promote healthy, vigorous plants.
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v14-Tomatoes
4/18/2021
70-90F
.25”
Start indoors Feb-April. Optimal soil germination temp 60-85F.
Sprinkle 5 or so of each variety you want to grow in cups filled with vermiculite 6 weeks before last spring frost. Just barely cover with vermiculite and water.
Move to full sunlight as soon as the first shoots appear, then pot up in seedling trays or individual pots when the first set of true leaves have emerged (usually 1-3 weeks). Keep a careful watch over the plants, esp after transplanting them into seedling trays, because any check or stoppage of the growth will affect the ultimate bearing capacity of the plant. Harden off transplants for 1-2 weeks, and plant outside on or after your front-free date.
Plant one vine-type plant per square foot. Water and cover with a plastic-covered wire cage for protection from the cold and wind.
Transplant after frost danger has passed. Avoid using fresh manure as it causes lush foliage with few ripe fruits. Instead use generous amounts of compost or well-rotted manure to boost plant vigor, and crushed eggshells or gypsum at the bottom of each hole for calcium.
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v23-Chives
4/18/2021
60-70F
.25”
Plant seeds indoors in late winter. Seeds can take up to 21 days to germinate. Set plants out in spring, after all danger of frost has passed.
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v24-Chives
4/18/2021
60-70F
.25”
Plant seeds indoors in late winter. Seeds can take up to 21 days to germinate. Set plants out in spring, after all danger of frost has passed.
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e4-Cilantro
4/18/2021
Plant seeds outdoors after the last frost in spring. Plant in 2-wk intervals until early summer for continuous harvest.
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c1-Thyme
4/18/2021
60-75F
1/8”
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v20-Peppers
4/25/2021
70-90F
.25
Seeds sprout in 10-15 days at 70F. Sprinkle 5-10 seeds in a cup of vermiculite approx 7 weeks before the last spring frost and cover with 1/4 in more vermiculite. Keep warm until sprouted; move to full sunlight as soon as first shoots appear, then pot up in seedling trays as soon as plants are large enough.
Use a sterile seedling mix and keep uniformly moist. Germination may be slow and erratic. Provide the seedlings with plenty of light to produce strong, high-yielding, mature plants.
Need warm soil; don’t transplant until 2 weeks after last frost.
Once seedlings have at least 3 sets of true leaves, expose them to 50F nighttime and 70F day temps. To increase early flower productions transplant outdoors once soil temperatures reach 65F.
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v22-Peppers
4/25/2021
70-90F
.25”
Seeds sprout in 10-15 days at 70F. Sprinkle 5-10 seeds in a cup of vermiculite approx 7 weeks before the last spring frost and cover with 1/4 in more vermiculite. Keep warm until sprouted; move to full sunlight as soon as first shoots appear, then pot up in seedling trays as soon as plants are large enough.
Use a sterile seedling mix and keep uniformly moist. Germination may be slow and erratic. Provide the seedlings with plenty of light to produce strong, high-yielding, mature plants.
Need warm soil; don’t transplant until 2 weeks after last frost.
Once seedlings have at least 3 sets of true leaves, expose them to 50F nighttime and 70F day temps. To increase early flower productions transplant outdoors once soil temperatures reach 65F.
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v8-Beans (pole)2
5/2/2021
65-85F
1”
Doesn’t transplant well. Plant seeds about 1 in deep and water right away. Seeds sprout in 5-10 days. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest.
Plant seeds after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Minimum soil germination temp 60F. -Fedco
Direct sow in warm soils (65F+) for uniform, rapid emergence. Beans are a favorite of birds, so discourage them with flash tape or row crop covers. Coat seeds with inoculant to promote healthy, vigorous plants.
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e4-Cilantro2
5/2/2021
Plant seeds outdoors after the last frost in spring. Plant in 2-wk intervals until early summer for continuous harvest.
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