
many 
getables Iast year than ever before. 
the true taste of fresh corn and peas, 
picked immediately before being served. They 
‘ about food rationing and 
| 
learned 
Thanks io 
were saved the worr 
the expense 
raised vegetables. 
winter months. 
Housewives with a good supply of home- 
canned vegetables in the basement need have 
no fears about their family’s food during the 
a garden of only mod- 
derate size may be made to yield enough for 
canning if succession crops are planted. 

their 
of high-priced, 
Even 

gardening efforts, 
American families enjoyed more fresh 
commercially 
They 















HOW and WHEN TO PLANT HOME-GARDEN VEGETABLES 









Dates for Sowing in Vicinity Seeds or Distance 
KIND OF VEGETABLE of Hartford, Conn. Plants for Apart in Distance Depth to | Days to Mature 
Under Glass Open Ground 50-ft. Row Rows RRA LD |, Catt ka 
Asparagus Roots......... April and Ma 25 roots Paid Bik ites = 
Asparagus Seed........ April and May 1 oz. 34 vents 
Beans, Suchen ee May to Aug. 1 Ib. 3 in. 21% ft. 1-2 in. 45— 75 days 
Beans, Bush Lima...... May to July 1 lb. 4 in. 2% ft. 1 in. 60— 90 days 
Beans, Poles se er May to June 1 pkt. 3 ft. 4 ft. 1 in. 65-100 days 
Beans, Pole Lima......... May to June 1 pkt. orice 4 ft. 1/4 in. 70— 90 days 
Beets, Harly eee March April to June 1 oz. 3-4 in. Lit: Vf in. 50— 75 days 
Beets; Latel wearers: June to Aug. 1 oz. 3—4 in. 1st: Y in, 75-100 days 
Beets, Mangels. May and June 1 oz. 6-10 in. 24 in. lin. 120 days 
Broccoli. air Nae ee a March April and June 1 pkt. 24 in. 24 in. Yi in. 110 days 
Brussels Sprouts. Se nadine April to June 1 pkt. Zits 2 ft. Y in. 100-140 days 
Cabbage, Early.. ......+| February April 1 pkt. 18-24 in. Balle VY in. 80-100 days 
Cabbage, Late......... May to June 1 pkt. 18-24 in. 2-3 ft. 14 in. 120-140 days 
Carrots, Early............| March April and May VY oz. 3—4 in. 14 in. Vf in. 60— 80 days 
Carrots, Late’. .--. 2... May to July VY oz. 3—4 in. 14 in. Y in. 80-100 days ~ 
Cauliflower, Early........ March April 1 pkt. 2 ft. Suits Y in. 90-115 days 
Cauliflower, Late. . 5 eho May and June 1 pkt. 7A Sune. Vf in. 100-140 days 
OG aye cing anise sen Spood|) WEIN June and July 1 pkt. 8 in. 3-4 ft. VYa—1/, in. 125-150 days 
Celeriact as. scorer April and May 1 pkt. 8 in. Sitte 1 in. 100-150 days 
Corn; Barly ae ee May 1 pkt. Site Site 1—2 in 70— 80 days 
Corn, main-crop eee : May to July 1 pkt. Silt 3-4 ft. 2-3 in 80-100 days 
Cucumbers ose ere April May to July 1 pkt. 4 ft. 4 ft. 1% in. 60— 85 days 
Eggplant. March i 1 pkt. Prtts 21 ft. 1% in 125-150 days 
Endive. ee February April to Aug. VW oz. 1 ft. 18 in. 1 in 75-100 days 
Kale, for spring use..... Aug. and Sept. 1 pkt. 2 ft. Zatts Y% in 75-100 days 
Kale, for falliiisemcu ne April to Aug. 1 pkt. 2 ite apts Yin 75-100 days 
Kohlrabi.. . Ea eae April to July 1 pkt. 6 in. 18 in. Y in. 65— 85 days 
Lettuceit.n tas ae February April to Aug. 1 pkt. 10 in. Isfts iy-l4 in 50— 60 days 
Leek.... February April and May VY oz. 6 in. ait 14-1 in 100-120 days 
Melons, Musk. May to June 1 pkt. 4 ft. 4 ft. VY) in 90-120 days 
Melons, Water.. May to June 1 pkt. 8 ft. 8 ft. Y in. 100-125 days 
Okra May and June 1 oz. 10 in. 2 ft. lin 60— 80 days 
Onion Seed. February April and May VY oz. 2-3 in. 12-15 in. 1 in. 110-125 days 
Onion Sets. April and May 1 qt. 3 in. 1 ft. in 60— 75 days 
Parsley. Mire craters April and May YW oz. 4 in. lft: YY, in 90-110 days 
Parsnip ers eis oh April and May VY oz. 4 in. 12-15 in. Y in. 100-125 days 
Peas (smooth), Early . ae March to May 1 lb. 2 in. 3 ft. 2 in 50-— 65 aay 
Peas (wrinkled) Bee es ; April and May 1 Ib. 2 in. 3 ft. 2-3 in. 30-75 days 
Peppers see eee ees April May 1 pkt. 15 in. 2 ft. \, in. 125-140 ard 
Potatoes..... April to July Vp pk. 15 in. Sit. 3-4 in 70-110 days 
Pumpkin............ May to June ly oz. 8 ft. 8 ft. Y, in. 85-100 davs 
Radish, Early weeaen | Pebruary April to Sept. Vp oz. 1-2 in. 1 ft. 4 in 25— 50 dav 
Radish, Winter..... July and Aug. Vy oz. 3—4 in. Litt. ly in 59— 60 dane 
Salsify . April and May 1 oz. 4 in. 12-15 in. ly in 125-150 days 
Spinach. . Se anes April to Sept. VY, oz. 3 in. 12-15 in. Y-1 in 55— 75 days 
Squash, Summer...... May to July 1 pkt. 4 ft. 4 ft. 1% in 60— 75 days 
Squash, Winter. ete May to June V oz. 8 ft. 8 ft. Vy in 85-100 days 
Swiss Chard.) Gaerne _.| April to June 1 oz. 6 in. 18 in. 4 in 50— 60 days 
Tomato | > c+ eae: Feb. and April} June 1 pkt. Sifts 3 ft. Vs in 110-130 days 
Turnips, Early........... Apri) and May Y% oz. 4 in. 15 in. i, in 60- 75 days 
Turnips, Late.......... July to Sept. Y oz. 6 in. 15 in. Vy in 70— 85 days 
Rutabaga secs wlewilee oe ates June and July V4 oz. 8-10 in. 2 ft. 1 in. 70— 90 days 














