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Ann's

Plan Type, Soil and Location

Garden Location: USA
Garden Size: 38' 10" x 23' 11"
Garden Type: -
Garden Layout: Square Foot Garden
Sun or Shade: -
Garden Soil Type: -

Plan Notes

Seeds: Botanical Interests (BI); Burpee Organics (BO) High Mowing (HM); Johnny's (JS) My Patriot Supply (MPS); Pinetree Garden Seeds Seeds of Change (SOC); Cool weather/fall: leaf lettuces, carrots, brussel sprouts, KALE,

Garden Plan

Plant List

 PlantNumberSpacingSpacing in RowsNotes
Arugula 1125"3" x 7"note for arugula
Basil 47"5" x 9" 
Beans (Bush Snap)
 Maxibel Haricot Vert
189"5" x 1' 1"Planted from seed in 5/26/2012 High Mowing Maxibel Haricot Vert Bush Bean Planted 4 rows of 5, 2 per hole Probably all came up (all started in Bed #1; some transplanted to Bed #6) Originally planted 6 Pinetree Garden (PT) Green Bush Beans on 5/17/2012; only 3 came up. Instructions for Hi Mo: 9 per sq. ft.; 1" deep 7-10 days to germinate (seedlings = soon after); thin to 2"-3" 60-65 days to mature Plant Height: 20"-24". No trellis needed.
Beans (Bush Snap) 459"5" x 1' 1" 
Beans (Lima)
 Fordhook 242
99"5" x 1' 1"Planted from seed 6/4/2012 Burpee (NOT Organic) No sign of life on A/O 6/11/12 (7-14 days to see seedlings) Sprouted (ONE did) on 6/15/12 (10 days); Planted 6, 2 seeds per hole Instructions: Full Sun Plant 2" deep, 3" apart. Thin to 6" Direct sow after danger of frost, spring to early summer Harvest 65 days
Blueberry 82' 11"2' 11" x 2' 11"Ordered from Received Planted within two days Mulched Fertilized 6/11/2012 and cleared mulch from suffocating each plant. Ditto in melon bed along fence. Fertilized with one cup each of from Sunset Farms. Organic mix
Broccoli 21' 5"1' 5" x 1' 5" 
Carrot 643"3" x 5" 
Cilantro 17"5" x 9" 
Cucumber
 Munchmore Hybrid
21' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Planted from seed on 6/4/2012 Burpee Organic Planted 4, 3 seeds per hole TBD came up Instructions: Plant in average, well-drained soil, full sun, in spring, after frost danger. 4-6 seeds 3" apart, 1" deep Keep moist, seedlings in 7-14 days
Cucumber
 Salad Bush Hybrid
61' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11" 
Cucumber
 Long Anglais
21' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Plant seedling, Long Cuke, from Mom, purchased at Planted on Harvest
Cucumber 21' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11" 
Cucumber
 Lemon Cuke
41' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Planted from seed on 5/2/2012 High Mowing (Hi Mo) Planted 3, 2-3 per hole, all sprouted. Started looking brittle and a bit too yellowish. Researched 6/10 and found that perhaps overwatered. Try to reduce water. CUKES need even moisture, moderate, do not wet leaves = rot (happened 2011, too). Instructions: Direct sow: in warm soil, 1" deep. 4-6 seeds 3" apart. Thin. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days.
Eggplant
 Black Beauty
21' 3"1' 1" x 1' 5"Black Beauty Eggplant seedling from Barlows
Herb
 Tansy
17"5" x 9" 
Kale
 Dwarf Blue Curled Vates
21' 3"1' 1" x 1' 5" 
Kale 31' 3"1' 1" x 1' 5" 
Lettuce (Leaf)
 Lollo Rossa
93"3" x 5"Planted sprouted seedlings from TBD via Deans on 5/15/2012 and 5/18/2012. "Lola Rosa" on label provided. Harvest: some ready on 6/11; did not pick yet Harvest: Did very well when xplanted from pot, which was crowded and "broadcast" grown. I bought 3 and planted each one in a row
Lettuce (Leaf)
 New Red Fire (OG)
183"3" x 5" 
Lettuce (Leaf)
 Black-Seeded Simpson
93"3" x 5" 
Lettuce (Leaf) 903"3" x 5" 
Lettuce (Leaf)
 Black Seeded Simpson
93"3" x 5" 
Lettuce (Miners) 963"3" x 3" 
Melon 32' 11"2' 11" x 2' 11" 
Mint 37"5" x 9" 
Onions (Green) 163"3" x 3" 
Parsley 45"3" x 9"Planted indoors orginally, from Wegmans. Organic. Xplanted outside 5/26/2012. Did much better outside.
Peas
 Green Arrow
83"3" x 7"Planted from seed on 6/4/2012 Seeds Of Change (SOC) Sprouted on 6/11 (7 days) Planted 4, 2 seeds per hole, and ALL sprouted! Will have to xplant seedlings or space out a bit Harvest:
Peas 643"3" x 7" 
Pepper
 Jalapeno
21' 1"11" x 1' 3"Jalapeno pepper Barlows seedling
Pepper
 Sweet Banana
11' 1"11" x 1' 3"Planted Bonnie Sweet Banana Pepper seedling, NON Organic, 5/15/2012
Pepper
 Chocolate Beauty Hybrid
11' 1"11" x 1' 3" 
Pepper 51' 1"11" x 1' 3"Ann grew from seedling
Pepper
 Bell Boy Hybrid
11' 1"11" x 1' 3" 
Pumpkin 22' 11"2' 11" x 2' 11" 
Radish
 Champion
323"3" x 7"Planted from seed 6/11/2012 My Patriot Supply (MPS) Sprouted on 6/14 Planted as Companion to cucumbers to deter ants Planted 4, 2 seeds per hole Harvest: Instructions: Direct sow early spring Can be fall planted Plant 2" apart, 1/2" deep; thin later
Radish 323"3" x 7" 
Rosemary 27"7" x 7" 
Shallots 995"3" x 5" 
Soybeans
 Midori Giant
95"5" x 5"Planted: From Seed on 6/4/2012 High Mowing (Hi Mo) Sprouted 6/10/2012 (6 Days, all at once) Planted 6, 2 per hole. Nearly all sprouted Will have to xplant seedlings Harvest:
Soybeans
 Butterbeans (OG)
275"5" x 5"Planted from seed on 5/7/2012 Botanical Interestes (BI) Planted 12, ALL came up Sturdy, do not need supports Harvest: This is called Edamame Butterbean Instructions: Direct sow 1-2 weeks after last frost, when temps are warm, with successive sowings every two weeks for a continual supply. Plant 2 seeds 1" deep, 4" apart (When 1" tall, thin to every 4" apart) Seedlings in 10 days
Soybeans 275"5" x 5" 
Squash (Winter) 12' 11"2' 11" x 2' 11" 
Tomato (Small)
 Ramapo
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Ramapo seedling from Barlows
Tomato (Small)
 Lemon Boy Hybrid
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Lemon Boy seedling from Barlows
Tomato (Small)
 Sungold Hybrid
21' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Fiest Bush Cherry Tomato Sun Gold Planted large seedling 5/18/2012 Notice little green tomatoes approx: 6/5/2012 Harvest: Sturdy branches, utilzes square tomato cage well.
Tomato (Small)
 Sugary Hybrid
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11" 
Tomato (Small)
 Celebrity
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Fiest Celebrity tomato planted 5/18 Using stackable green triangular supports
Tomato (Small)
 Beefsteak
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11" 
Tomato (Small) 41' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Fiest tomato
Tomato (Small)
 Brandywine
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Brandywine Pink seedling from Barlows
Tomato (Small)
 Black Krim (OG)
11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11" 
Watermelon 42' 11"2' 11" x 2' 11" 
Zucchini
 Golden
11' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Golden Zebra seedling from Barlows
Zucchini
 Dark Star
11' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Planted from seed 6/4/2012 Seeds of Change (SOC) Dark Star Sprouted 6/9 (one); remainder Planted 6 holes, 1 seed per hole Previously planted 3 Pinetree Garden (PG), 3 seeds per hole on 5/28/2012, but NONE came up. The SOC was a successful replant. Full sun, moderate water Plant 1/2" deep Needs 3' of space...! (Try to grow vertically. Needs sturdy support. Cheapo round supports don't cut it. 2013, give XL tall, square tomato cages
Zucchini 31' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Planted Barlow's Seedling on 5/28/2012 Need Variety from tag

Planting Times

Plant List key
 PlantJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Arugula
Basil
Beans (Bush Snap)
 Maxibel Haricot Vert
Beans (Bush Snap)
Beans (Lima)
 Fordhook 242
Blueberry
Broccoli
Carrot
Cilantro
Cucumber
 Munchmore Hybrid
Cucumber
 Salad Bush Hybrid
Cucumber
 Long Anglais
Cucumber
Cucumber
 Lemon Cuke
Eggplant
 Black Beauty
Herb
 Tansy
Kale
 Dwarf Blue Curled Vates
Kale
Lettuce (Leaf)
 Lollo Rossa
Lettuce (Leaf)
 New Red Fire (OG)
Lettuce (Leaf)
 Black-Seeded Simpson
Lettuce (Leaf)
Lettuce (Leaf)
 Black Seeded Simpson
Lettuce (Miners)
Melon
Mint
Onions (Green)
Parsley
Peas
 Green Arrow
Peas
Pepper
 Jalapeno
Pepper
 Sweet Banana
Pepper
 Chocolate Beauty Hybrid
Pepper
Pepper
 Bell Boy Hybrid
Pumpkin
Radish
 Champion
Radish
Rosemary
Shallots
Soybeans
 Midori Giant
Soybeans
 Butterbeans (OG)
Soybeans
Squash (Winter)
Tomato (Small)
 Ramapo
Tomato (Small)
 Lemon Boy Hybrid
Tomato (Small)
 Sungold Hybrid
Tomato (Small)
 Sugary Hybrid
Tomato (Small)
 Celebrity
Tomato (Small)
 Beefsteak
Tomato (Small)
Tomato (Small)
 Brandywine
Tomato (Small)
 Black Krim (OG)
Watermelon
Zucchini
 Golden
Zucchini
 Dark Star
Zucchini



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