JOSEPH BRECK & SONS 
(Corporation) 
59 
Valuable Table for Planting 
NAME OF 
WHEN TO PLANT 
VEGETABLE 
HOT BED 
OPEN GROUND 
Artichoke, Globe 
March 
May 
Asparagus 
April or May 
Beans, Pole 
March 
May and June 
Beans, Dwarf 
March 
May to August 
Beets 
March 
May to August 
Broccoli 
March 
June 
Brussels Sprouts 
March 
May and June 
Cabbage, Early 
March 
April and May 
Cabbage, Late 
J une 
Carrot 
March 
May and June 
Cauliflower 
April 
May and June 
Celery 
March 
May 
Sweet Corn 
May to June 
Cress 
. 
May to July 
Cucumber 
March 
May to July 
Dandelion 
May 
Egg Plant 
April 
June 
Endive 
M arch 
June to August 
Kale 
J une to August 
Kohl Rabi 
May to July 
Leek 
May and June 
Lettuce 
March 
April to August 
Martynia 
March 
May 
Melons, Musk 
April 
May and June 
Melons, Water 
May and June 
Okra 
March 
May 
Onion 
April and May 
Parsley 
March 
April and May 
Parsnips 
April and May 
Peas 
. 
April to July 
Pepper 
March 
J une 
Potato 
. 
April to June 
Pum pkin 
June 
Radish 
M arch 
April to Sept. 
Salsify 
. 
May 
Spinach 
April and May 
Squash 
June 
Tomato 
March 
June 
Turnip 
April to August 
DEPTH to PLANT 
DISTANCE APART 
Inches 
Inches 
y* 
Transplant 24 x 36 
1 
Transplant 12 x 36 
2 
Poles 36 x 36 
2 
Thick df ills, 24 apart 
1 
y, 
X 
Thin to 5x15 
Transplant iS x 30 
Transplant 12x18 
% 
% 
y. 
Transplant 18 x 24 
Transplant 24 x 36 
Thin to 5x15 
Transplant 24 x 36 
Barely cover 
Transplant 2x4, in flats 
( 1 FJarly 
j Drills 10 x 30 
\iy 9 late 
% 
/ Drills 1 2 x 48 
Vhia to 3x12 
% 
Hi.Is 48 x 48 
* 
y* 
Thin to 6 x 12 
Transplant 36 x 36 
% 
y 
y 
Transplant 12x12 
Transplant 12 x 18 
Thin to 6 x 18 
1 
Transplant 5x12 
Transplant 12x12 
Transplant 36 x 36 
Hills 60 x 60 
Hills 96 x 96 
% 
y> 
y 
Thin to 12 x 18 
Thin to 5 x 18 
Thin to 6 x 12 
Thin to 5x18 
3 
% 
Thick rows, 24 apart 
Transplant 18 x 24 
l 2 Early 
j 5 Late 
% 
% 
1 2 x 36 
Hills 48 x 72 
Thin to 2x12 
1/ 
■A 
Thin to 4 x 18 
I 
Thick rows, 12 or 15 apart 
Hills 48 x 72 
Transplant 36 x 36 
vs 
Thin to 4 x 18 
TIME OF 
MATURITY 
September to frost 
3 rd year from roots 
August to frost 
45 days 
50 “ 
100 “ 
150 “ 
100 “ 
100 “ 
100 “ 
100 “ 
170 *« 
60 to 90 days 
40 days 
50 to 75 days 
Following spring 
1 35 to *5° da ys 
45 days 
150 “ 
110 “ 
100 “ 
25 to 60 days 
70 days 
120 “ 
110 “ 
100 “ 
100 to 150 days 
45 days 
140 “ 
40 to So days 
135 to 160 days 
90 to 130 “ 
1 r5 days 
25 to 45 days 
Oct. through winter 
30 to 40 days 
60 to 130 “ 
100 to 150 “ 
60 to 75 4< 
Directions for Making and Caring for Hot-beds 
Early in March obtain a good quantity of fresh horse manure, mix with it one-third to one-half its bulk in leaves, and by 
tramping down the mass in layers, make a large pile, so that the fermentation will continue even in very cold weather. When this 
fermentation shows, by the escape of steam from the pile, turn it over and allow it to remain so for a few days or until the second 
fermentation shows ; then place the manure in a pit at least 2 % feet deep and tread it down firmly in layers to a depth of about 
2 feet. Build your pit in a sheltered spot, facing the south or east if possible and line with heavy planks or concrete. The frame 
used to support the sashes covering the bed should be raised 6 inches higher at the back than the front, to give proper slope to 
the sash to catch the sunlight. 
After the manure is firmly trodden down in the pit, scatter over the surface a good covering of air-slaked lime, to keep all 
slugs, worms, and other pests from infesting the surface soil. After this is done, fill in about 4 or 5 inches of good, rich, clean- 
sifted loam, level off and place a thermometer therein. Put on sashes and let the frame remain closed until the thermometer 
registers about 70 to 75 degrees and remains steady. Sow your seed, covering it lightly. Keep the surface moist by an occasional 
watering with a fine spray. As the seedlings appear it is advisable to allow them a little air each day to prevent them damping 
off; when the plants are large enough they can be thinned out, transplanted into boxes or small pots and placed back in the 
warm frame. 
