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Calendula
Calendula Officinalis
Self-seeding annual, prefers full sun, rich and well-drained soil. Direct seed in the spring. Calendula is used as a cut flower, edible flower and for medicinal purposes.
Seed and planting depth: 1/4 inch
Seed spacing: 2 inches
Days to germination: 7 to 14 days
Plant height: 18-20 inches
Sunflower
Hella Sonnenblume
Dwarf sunflower variety, excellent for bouquets. Annuals, bloom from summer to fall. Direct seed in Spring.
Seed and planting depth: 1/2 inch
Seed spacing: 2 inches
Days to germination: 7-14 days
Plant height: 2-3 feet
Baby Pam Pumpkin
Cucurbita Pepo
4-5 pound pumpkin, annual, grow vest in well-drained soil. Start transplants 3-4 weeks before plating date. Direct seed one week after danger of frost has passed, one row in center of bed.
Seed and planting depth: 1/2 inch
Seed spacing: 3 seeds/ft
Days to germination: 7-10 days
Plant height: 24 inches
New England Pie Pumpkin
Cucurbita Pepo
4-5 pound pumpkin, annual, grow vest in well-drained soil. Start transplants 3-4 weeks before plating date. Direct seed one week after danger of frost has passed, one row in center of bed.
Seed and planting depth: 1/2 inch
Seed spacing: 3 seeds/ft
Days to germination: 7-10 days
Plant height: 24 inches
Howden Pumpkin
Cucurbita Pepo
Carving pumpkin, large pumpkins, can reach up to 30lbs. Start transplants 3-4 weeks before plating date. Direct seed one week after danger of frost has passed, one row in center of bed.
Seed and planting depth: 1/2 inch
Seed spacing: 3 seeds/ft
Days to germination: 7-10 days
Plant height: 24 inches
Cucumber (Marketmore 76)
Cucumis Sativus
Slicer variety, high producing, 8-9” size fruit.
Summer annual, prefers high fertile soil, with lots of organic matter. Direct seed or transplant one week after danger of frost has passed. Optimal soil germination temperature 75-85 degrees. Trellising recommended.
Seed and planting depth: 1/2 inch
Seed spacing: 3 inches
Days to germination: 7-10 days
Plant height: 12 inches
Cucumber (Silver Slicer)
Cucumis Sativus
Seed and planting depth: 1/2 inch
Seed spacing: 3 seeds/12 inches
Days to germination: 7-10 days
Plant height: 12 inches
Blacktail Mountain Watermelon
Citrullus Lanatus
Weighs 6-10lbs, measure 8” across. Direct seed in Spring, one row in center of bed.
Seed and planting depth: 1/2 inch
Seed spacing: 3 seeds/ft
Days to germination: 5-10 days
Plant height: 24 inches
True Love Melon
Cucumis Melo
Direct seed in Spring, one row in center of bed.
Seed and planting depth: 1/2 inch
Seed spacing: 3 seeds/ft
Days to germination: 5-10 days
Plant height: 18-24 inches
Green Towards Romain Lettuce
Lactuca Sativa
Tall, dark green heads, averages 10-12”.
Prefers cooler temps, can bolt in hot temperatures. Seed every 3 weeks from Spring to summer.
Seed and planting depth: 1/8 inch
Seed spacing: 1 inch
Days to germination: 7-10 days
Plant height: 10-12”
Esme arugula
Eruca Sativa
Nutty flavors, very cold tolerant. Best grown in Spring or late summer/fall, will bolt in hot weather. Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous harvest.
Seed and planting depth: 1/4 inches
Seed spacing: 10 seeds/ft
Days to germination: 7-10 days
Plant height: 18 inches
Bellezia Arugula
Nutty flavors, very cold tolerant. Best grown in Spring or late summer/fall, will bolt in hot weather. Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous harvest.
Seed and planting depth: 1/4 inches
Seed spacing: 10 seeds/ft
Days to germination: 7-10 days
Plant height: 18 inches
Red Cored Chantenay Carrot
Daucus Carota
Direct seed Spring to mid-summer. Sow
Seed and planting depth: 1/4 inch
Seed spacing: 45 seeds/ft
Days to germination: 7-20 days
Plant height: 18 inches
Bollin Carrot
Seed and planting depth: 1/4 inch
Seed spacing: 30 seeds/ft
Days to germination: 7-20 days
Plant height: 18 inches
Mirage Corn
Zia Maze
Averages 2 ears of corn per plant, start seeds and transplant them outdoors 3 weeks after started (recommended). Harvest when ear silks are dried and kernels are full to the tip.
Seed and planting depth: 1-2 inches
Seed spacing: 2 seeds/ft
Days to germination: 7-10 days
Plant height: 8-10 feet
Belstar Broccoli
Brassica Oleracea Italica
Heads span 6 inches, produces side shoots after main head is cut. Star transplants 4-6 weeks before plant date, plant after danger of frost has passed. Can be direct sown in summer for fall crops.
Seed and planting depth: 1/4 inch
Seed spacing: 3 seeds/ft
Days to germination: 5-10 days
Plant height: 18 inches
Waltham 29 Broccoli
Brassica Oleracea Italica
Produces many side shoots after main head is cut. Star transplants 4-6 weeks before plant date, variety best for fall. Can be direct sown in summer for fall crops.
Seed and planting depth: 1/4 inch
Seed spacing: 3 seeds/ft
Days to germination: 5-10 days
Plant height: 18 inches