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Posted: Apr/08/2008 1:18 PM PST
As a new gardener I am plagued with the question of what should I plant and when should I do it. Does anyone know of a complete (or seemingly complete) list of veggies, fruits and herbs and when these plants should be planted? Sorry if this is a repeat question... |
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Posted: Apr/08/2008 5:51 PM PST
im most familliar with everytthing fer the season in at the beginnion of the season but some things have specific times |
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Posted: Apr/08/2008 6:00 PM PST
Ah missy! "What should I plant?" is a trick question. The real answer is "whatever you like"! Your garden is your very own world, and as time goes by, you will find out what you want and what you don't. Start simple. Choose just a few things that are so easy to grow, a child can do it. Look up "kids gardens" or "gardening children" for some suggestions. Buy some seeds. "When to plant" will be printed right on the packet. Invariably. Enjoy your time outdoors, the feeling of the sun and wind, the sounds of birds and crickets and passing cars, the smell of humus and minerals. Work up a sweat and congratulate yourself for it. The rest will come in due time. The most important thing about learning to garden is making sure you like it. |
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Posted: Apr/09/2008 12:33 PM PST
Missy, to get the best what-to-plant-when info, look for resources that are about your area. I get most of my planting info from the cooperative extension at Texas A&M University. Try doing a Google search for "cooperative extension" and "Colorado" and see what comes up. It will probably have a month-by-month planting guide, telling you when to start seeds indoors, outdoors, plant transplants, etc. ALso, know your hardiness zone. Planting times all depend on your local climate. Good luck! |
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Posted: Apr/13/2008 12:14 PM PST
Missy, I don't know much, but some vegetables are known as cold weather vegetables, which you plant pretty early, like late March or early April (depends on where you live really). I think carrots and spinach, for instance, are considered cold weather, but I think just about anything is okay to plant after the last frost danger. |
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Posted: Apr/15/2008 9:44 AM PST
Browse through the garden centers. They have the vegetables and herbs out that are ready for planting now. READ the labels so that you know their requirements. For example, if you like squash, don't by 2 six-packs of squash to plant in a tiny area. They vine like crazy and need room. You won't need but a plant or two for a small space. Cukes, too, but with them you can train them to grow upwards. Do a little reading and the next thing you know, you'll be having a ball. |
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Posted: Apr/15/2008 2:05 PM PST
i didnt know cukes could grow upwards |
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