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Grow, Harvest 25+ Vegetables :

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Plant, Grow and Harvest 25+ Vegetables

Vegetable: Plant: Days to: Grow:

Beans - lima - bush & pole

Bush Lima Beans : 3-6 inches between plants.
2-2 1/2 feet between rows.

Pole Beans: 12-18 inches between plants
3-4 feet between rows.

1/4 lb. lima beans seed per 100 feet.
Plants seeds 1-2 inch deep. 		Germination for Lima Beans: 7-12 days
Harvest: 65-80 days

Pole Bean Harvest: 85-90 days for pole beans 		Full Sun. Loamy well drained soil rich in organic matter. Mulch well to ensure moist but not wet conditions.
PH: 5.5 - 6.5

Beans - Snap - Bush & Pole

 Bush snap beans: 2-4 inch between plants
18-35 inches between rows.

Pole snap beans: 4-6 inch between plants.
3-4 feet between rows.

1/2 lb. lima bean seeds per 100 foot row.
Plant seeds: 1-2 inch deep.		 Germination: 6-14 days
Harvest: 45-65 days for bush snap beans

Harvest for Pole Snap Beans: 60-70 days		 Full sun. Loamy well drained soil rich in organic matter. Mulch plants.
PH: 5.5 - 6.5

Beets

 1-2 inch between plants
thin to: 2-4 inch
12-18 inch between rows

1 ounce seed per 100 feet row.
Plants seeds: 1/2-1 inch deep 		Germination: 7-10 days
Harvest: 50-60 days		 Full sun. Partial shade in hot climates. Light, moist soil rich in organic matter.
PH: 6.5 - 8.0

Broccoli

 45 plants per 100 foot row.
12-24 inches between plants
2-3 feet between rows
Plant seeds: 1/4 - 1/2 inch deep.		 Germination: 10-12 days
Harvest: 97-154 days		 Full Sun to Partial Shade. Rich, moist, well drained soil. Grows best in cool conditions.
PH: 6.7 - 7.2

Cabbage

 55 plants per 100 foot row
12-14 inch between plants
2-3 feet between rows
Plant seeds: 1/4 - 1/2 in deep		 Germination: 10-12 days
Harvest: 102-166 days		 Full Sun to partial shade. Rich, moist, well drained soil. Grows best in cool conditions.
PH: 6.0 - 6.8

Cantaloupe

 Seed spacing: 3 inches
Spacing between rows: 3-4 feet
Planting depth: 1 inch 		Germination: 10-20 days
Harvest: 102-166 days		 Requires heat and sunshine. Harvest once the fruit turns light yellow and starts pulling away from the vine.
Vitamin Content: A and C.

Carrots

 1-2 inch between plants
14-24 in between rows
1/2 ounce seed per 100 foot
Plant seeds: 1/4 inch deep 		Germination: 15-20 days
Harvest: 70-80 days		 Full sun to partial shade. Deep, sandy soil that is moist but well drained and rich in organic matter. Grows best in cool conditions.
PH: 6.0-6.8

Cauliflower

 16-24 inch between plants
2-1/2-3 feet between rows.
55 plants per 100 foot row.
Plants seeds: 1/4-1/2 inch deep		 Germination: 10-12 days
Harvest: 90-134 days		 Full Sun. Rich, moist, well drained soil. Grows best in cool, moist conditions.
PH: 6.0-7.0

Corn

 3-4 ounces of seed per 100 ft. row
12-18 inches between plants
2-3 feet between rows.
Plants seeds 1-2 inch deep.		 Germination: 6-10 days
Harvest: 70-100 days		 Full sun.
PH: 6.0-7.0

Cucumbers

 12-18 inches between plants
2-3 feet between rows
1/2 ounce seed per 100 ft.
Rich moist well drained soil rich in organic matter. Plant seeds 1 inch deep.		 Germination: 6-10 days
Harvest: 48-80 days 		Full sun. Rich moist well drained soil rich in organic matter. Mulch plants to keep soil moist and control weeds.
Keep it well watered to prevented from it turning bitter.
PH: 5.5-7.0

Eggplants

 18-24 inches between plants
2-3 feet between rows
1/8 ounce per 100 foot row.
Plant seeds: 1/4 - 1/2 inch deep
 Germination: 10-14 days
Harvest: 112-150 days		 Full sun. Rich moist well drained soil rich in organic matter. Grows best in warm conditions.
Mulch plants to keep soil evenly moist.
PH: 5.5-7.0

Lettuce

 2-3 inches in between plants
15-18 inches between rows
1/4 oz. seed per 100 ft. row
Plant seeds no more than 1/4 inch deep.		 Germination: 4-10 days
Harvest: 45-60 days		 Full sun to partial shade
Rich moist well drained soil rich in organic matter. Grows best in cool conditions.
PH: 6.0-7.0

Melon

 Plant in hills spaced 3-6 ft. apart. Plant 2-3 seedlings per hill.
6-8 seeds. Thin to 2 plants per hill.		 Harvest: 35-45 days Full sun. Light, sandy, moist but well drained soil, rich in organic matter.
PH: 6.0-7.5

Onions

 2-4 inch between plants
1-2 feet between rows
1 oz. seed or 400-600 plants per 100 ft. row
Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep, space sets or plants 1-3 inch deep.		 Germination: 10-12 days
Harvest: 92-120 days		 Full sun. Rich moist well drained soil rich in organic matter. Grows best in cool conditions. Weed often.
PH: 6.0-6.5

Peas

 1-3 inch between plants
1-1/2 - 3 feet between rows
1 pound seed per 100 ft. row
Plant seeds 1-2 inches deep		 Germination: 6-15 days
Harvest: 55-90 days		 Partial Shade. Rich moist well drained soil rich in organic matter.
Grow best in cool, humid conditions. Mulch after seedlings appear.
Successive sowing at 2 weeks intervals.
PH: 6.0-6.5

Peppers

 18-24 inch between plants
2-3 feet between rows
1 pound seed per 100 ft. row
Plants seeds 1-4 inch deep		 Germination: 10-20 days
Harvest: 102-146 days		 Full sun. Sandy, loamy, moist soil, but well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Grows best in warm conditions.
PH: 6.0-7.0

Potatoes

 10-15 inch between plants
2-3 ft. between rows
6-10 lbs. seed potatoes per 100ft. row
Plant tubers 4 inches deep. 		Germination: 1-2 weeks
Harvest: 90-120 days		 Full sun. Sandy well drained, rich in organic matter. Protect tubers from sunlight. Grow best in cool conditions. Mulch well.
PH: 5.2-5.7

Radishes

 1-2 inches between plants
1-2 feet between rows
1 oz. seed per 100 ft. row
Plants seeds 1/2-3/4 inch deep.		 Germination: 3-10 days
Harvest: 25-50 days		 Full sun to partial shade. Sandy, loamy, moist, but well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Grow best in cool conditions.
PH: 5.5-6.8

Spinach

 2-4 inches between plants
1-2 feet between rows
1 oz. seed per 100 ft. row.
Plant seeds 1/2-1/4 inch deep.		 Germination: 6-14 days
Harvest: 40-65 days		 Grow best in cool conditions.
PH: 6.0-7.0

Squash Summer

 24-36 inches between plants
3-5 ft. between rows.
1 oz. seed per 100 ft row
Plants seeds 1 inch deep.		 Germination: 3-12 days
Harvest: 50-75 days		 Full sun. Rich, sandy, loamy, moist, well drained soil. Grows best in warm conditions.
PH: 6.0-7.5

Squash Winter

 24-48 inches between plants
5-8 ft. between rows.
1/2 oz. seed per 100ft row
Plant seeds 1 inch deep.		 Germination: 6-10 days
Harvest: 85-120 days		 Full sun. Rich, sandy, loamy, moist, well drained soil. Grows best in warm conditions. Winter squash obtains better flavour if left in the garden to obtain a few light frosts.
PH: 6.0-7.0

Swiss Chard

 4-8 inches between plants
15-24 inches between rows.
1 oz. seed per 100 ft row.
Plant seeds 1/2 - 1 inch deep		 Germination: 7-10 days
Harvest: 55-65 days		 Full sun to partial shade. Rich, sandy, loamy, moist, well drained soil. Tolerates warm conditions. Mulch to keep roots moist.
PH: 6.0-6.8

Tomatoes

 18-36 inches between plants
2-4 feet between rows.
50 plants per 100ft. row or 1/8 oz. of seeds
 Germination: 6-14 days
Harvest: 96-160 days
 Full sun to partial shade. Rich, sandy, loamy, moist, well drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Grows best in cool conditions. Mulch to keep soil moist.
PH: 6.0-7.0

Turnips

 1-3 inches between plants
14-24 inches between rows
1/2 oz. seed per 100ft row
Plant seed 1/2 inch deep.		 Germination: 3-10 days
Harvest: 30-60 days		 Full sun. Rich, moist but well drained soil. Grows best in cool conditions.
PH: 6.5-7.0

Watermelons

 2-3 plants or 8-10 seeds per hill
6-10 ft. apart
Plant seeds 1 inch deep.		 Germination: 5-7 days
Harvest: 60-90 days		 Full sun. Light loamy or sandy soil that is moist but well drained and rich in organic matter. In short season pick off blossoms after 2-4 fruits appears.
PH: 5.5-6.5

Zucchini

 5-6 seeds per hill
Thin to 3 per hill plant spacing
5-6 ft. row spacing
Plant seeds 1 inch deep.		 Germination: 5-12 days
Harvest: 45-55 days		 Full sun. Light loamy or sandy soil that is moist but well drained and rich in organic matter. Water well. Flowers are edible.
Vitamin Content: B2 and E.

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