Garden Plans > 2022: Main Spring Garden

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McDonald/Cox Main Garden
Plan Type, Soil and Location
Garden Location:	United States
Garden Size:	29' 11" x 27' 0"
Garden Type:	Backyard / back garden
Garden Layout:	Traditional layout - rows etc
Sun or Shade:	Sunny
Garden Soil Type:	Good soil
Plan Notes
Legumes (Pea and Bean family) Soil Average, well drained soil. Position - Full sun to very light shade. Frost Tolerant - Warm-season annuals, cannot tolerate frost. Feeding - Mix an organic fertilizer into the soil before planting, using rates given on the label. Supplemental fertilizer seldom required. Sow and Plant - Plant seeds 2 inches deep and 6 inches apart in late spring, after the last frost has passed and the soil is warm. Make additional sowings until midsummer. Spacing - Single Plants: 10'' each way (minimum). Row Spacing: 6'' with 1' 2'' row gap (minimum). Notes - Bush beans are among the easiest vegetables to grow; highly recommended for first-time gardeners. Also can be used as a warm-weather cover crop to boost soil nitrogen levels. Harvesting- Gather pods before they fill with seeds. When picked often, many varieties continue to produce for up to a month. Troubleshooting - Japanese beetles and Mexican bean beetles sometimes damage leaves and pods. Gather them in broad containers of soapy water in the cool of the morning. Sow: Mid April → end of April Plant: Mid May → mid June Harvest: Mid June → end of October

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