May 1, 2023
Mortgage Lifter, Cherokee Purple and Purple Bumblebee Tomatoes
A week before planting tomato seedlings outside, begin exposing them to the weather during the day to harden them off. When small, tomatoes are very susceptible to climate issues (too much sun, cold, etc) and should be protected. After hardened off plant tomato plants in the ground and be sure they receive direct sunlight and full sun. The soil should be rich and slightly acidic.
When the soil temperature reaches at least 60 degrees F, prepare the bed for transplanting the tomato plants. The soil should be airy, heavy with nutrients, and should be loose down to six or more inches to account for the deep roots that these tall tomato plants will set. For best results soil should have a relatively high nitrogen content in the beginning (left to bleed off by harvest to encourage fruiting). plant the seedlings in full sun and very rich soil; once more, bury the entire stem up to the lowest set of leaves.
Aswad Eggplant
Transplant
Eggplant roots are subject to cold damage and plants seldom recover from cold snaps. Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Do not permit seedlings or young plants to suffer from low temperature or drought. Mulching between plants is useful. Space plants 18 to 24" apart with 30 to 36" between rows.
Giant Red Mustard Greens
Harvest
Giant Red Mustard may be harvested 6-8 weeks from planting. You can harvest individual leaves or the entire plant.
Henderson Dwarf Bush Lima Beans
Direct Sow
Sow the seeds in the prepared bed planting them 1 inch deep and 3 inches apart. Germination may be slow. Avoid planting beans where soil nitrogen is high or beans will produce green foliage but few beans. Prepare planting beds in advance by working in plenty of aged compost as lima beans prefer loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Compacted soil can stunt lima bean growth so adding sand or vermiculite may also be needed. Once satisfied with the workability of the soil, do a soil test as these beans prefer a soil pH of 6.0 to 6.8. The soil may need to be amended to attain the preferred pH.
May 4, 2023
American Spinach
Harvest and Direct Sow.
Purple and White Vienna Kohlrabi
Harvest
Kohlrabi is ready to be harvested when the swollen stems have reached at least 2 ½ inches and no more
than 4 inches in diameter. Once they exceed 4 inches in diameter they become less tender.
Direct Sow
Kohlrabi as soon as bed is empty from harvest.
Radish
Harvest
Continue to harvest radishes when they reach about 1 inch in size. Be sure to eat them before the weather gets hot and they become tough. However, if they do go to seed and develop edible seed pods at the top of their stems, you can harvest them and have them in a salad.
Radishes can be re-sown again and again as they produce a new crop every 4 weeks.
Lettuce
Harvest
Lettuce will develop hearts and become ready to pick. You may harvest the outer leaves as a cut-and-come-again crop. The center will continue to produce more leaves.
Continue to re-sow lettuce as long as they can tolerate the rising temperatures. Once the hot weather has made the lettuce bolt, this part of the garden bed can be made ready for a new crop.
Viroflay Spinach
Harvest
May 23,2023
Yo Lo Wonder Sweet Bell Peppers
Transplant
A week before planting tomato seedlings outside, begin exposing them to the weather during the day to harden them off. When small, tomatoes are very susceptible to climate issues (too much sun, cold, etc) and should be protected. After hardened off plant tomato plants in the ground and be sure they receive direct sunlight and full sun. The soil should be rich and slightly acidic.
When the soil temperature reaches at least 60 degrees F, prepare the bed for transplanting the tomato plants.The soil should be airy, heavy with nutrients, and should be loose down to six or more inches to account for the deep roots that these tall tomato plants will set. For best results soil should have a relatively high nitrogen content in the beginning (left to bleed off by harvest to encourage fruiting). plant the seedlings in full sun and very rich soil; once more, bury the entire stem up to the lowest set of leaves.
May 25, 2023
Mortgage Lifter, Cherokee Purple and Purple Bumblebee Tomatoes
Transplant
Set plants out 2 to 3 weeks after the average last frost when the soil has warmed and the weather has settled. Peppers can be temperamental when it comes to setting fruit if temperatures are too hot or too cool. Nighttime temperatures below 60 F or above 75 F can reduce fruit set.
Plant them 12 inches apart, in rows16 inches apart. Do not rush to transplant your starts outdoors. Select a location that receives plenty of light and heat, and has not been used for tomatoes, potatoes or other members of this family for several years. Peppers will do best with soil that is fertile, lightweight, slightly acidic (pH5.5-7.0) and well-drained. Wait until soil temperatures exceed 50 degrees F at all times before placing them into the ground. Pepper plants should be fairly close to one another, so that there is slight contact between plants.
Peppers need a steady supply of water for best performance. If fertilizing, be careful not to overdo it on nitrogen as this can deter fruit growth. Organic fertilizers and soil should be rich in phosphorus, potassium and calcium.
Stake for earlier and heavier harvest.
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