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TRUCK GARDEN PLANTING GUIDE 
There Is Something To Plant Every Month In The Year 








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Quantity Depth Space 
Vegetable For 100 Feet | Date to Sow | 1.°Cover | Between | Plants or | to Produce SPECIAL NOTES 
( e or Plant (inches) Rows thin out Crop Ready 
Seeds Plants seedings for Use 
: in. ; Seeds 4 yrs. 
Asparagus 1oz. or 50 |Spring or Fall parr in| 3 to 4 ft. 12 in. Prante 3 ne 
— ee — lW—q“qx¢«y qe ity q_ ile ————~| Select early, midseason and late in both 
Beans Bush |1%% lbs. May 15 2 in. 25 it 4 ins. 60 to 90 days | green and wax podded kinds, 
poate i Te May 30 2 in. a ep ane 3 ft. 90 to 120 days|Select early and late, green & wax pod. 
c : : Select early, midseason and late kinds 
Beet 2 ozs. April 15 ¥% in, 18 in. 2 to 3 in. | 60 to 80 days |" for winter storage. 
Broccoli wae! April 15 ¥, in. 216 tt! 24 in. 120 days Handle exactly like Cauliflower. 
Brussels Sprouts {1 0z. Ap. 30-June 30; %in. | 2% ft, | 24 in 120 days |The most delicateret eee 
Set out 2 doz. early, 1 doz. midseason 
2% ft. |18 to 24 in./100 to 150 days 

























Cabbage 1 oz. April to June and 2 doz. late kinds. 
Chinese Cabbage |1 pkt. July 15 to 30 % in, 2% ft. 12 in. 80 to 100 days/Sow only on July 1st for Fall use only. 
Carrot 1 oz. April 15 % in. 2 ft, | (2 to 4 in. | 4 to 60 days Or ie eT ccc eee July 1st 
Cauliflower Y% oz. May 1 2 to 3 ft. 24 in. 120' to 150 days|}Treat very much like Cabbage. 
Celery Y% oz. May 15 sett. 6 in. 100 to 120 days|Select an early and a late variety. 
ere See ise oe ; Sow in blocks of short rows, for perfect 
Corn, Sweet 11b., 100 hills} May 15-Jy. 4 2 in. 3 ft. 12 in. 80 to 120 days}  pollenization. 
Sd aa oe et | = F When picking, cut stems, do not pull 
Cucumber 1 oz., 50 hills May 15 ¥Y% in. 4 ft. 3 to hill) | 60 to 80 days] vines. 
Eggplant Y% Oz. June 1 2% ft. 24, in. 100 to 120 days|Needs lots of heat and frequent hoeing. 
Endive 1 pkt. April 15 ¥% in. ZL: 10 to 12 in. | 60 to 80 days |To bleach, tie plants into cone shape. 
Kale 2 ozs. April 10 ¥ in. 2% ft. 125in2 80 to 100 days|Sow during July for Fall use. 
Kohlrabi 1 oz Early April ¥ in. 18 in. 6 to 8 in. 60 to 80 days |Treat like Cabbage 
4 P Grow like Onions and hill to bleach 
Leek 1 pkt. April 10 ¥% in. 2 ft. 4 in. 100 days stalks. 
Lettuce 1 oz. April 10 % in, 2° tt, | 10 to12in, | 45 to 60 days [eae Une ee 
Melon, Musk 1 oz., 50 hills May 30 ¥% in. 4 ft. 3 to hill {100 to 120 days|See note on Cucumbers. 
7 Make succession sowings for a 
Mustard 1 oz. Early April % in. 15 in. 2 to 3 in. | 60 to 90 days} continuous supply. 
1 itis Sais 24 in. 100 days 
B 4, i 1 to 1% Ibs. May 30 y 
Limas : Select an early and a later variety in 
Pole a Thay. June 5 2 in. Att 3 ft. 120 days Horhwcasess 
; od Weeding and hoeing ‘are their chief 
Onions 3 pkts April 15 % in. 18 in. 4 in. 80 to 110 days} requirements 
Onion Sets 1 qt. April 10 1 in 18 in in 30 to 60 days 
Te Mate Very slow germinating. Start in hotbed 
Parsley 1 oz. Early April % in. 15 in in 60 to 90 days] or mix with radish seed to mark row. 
a aa a For winter storage plant early in June 
Parsnip 4 ozs Early April ¥% in. 15 in. 4 in. 140 to 160 days| and leave in ground until after a 
ibe good freeze, 
The early smooth seeded sorts may be 
Peas 2. Ibs. Apr.15-May 15 2 in. 2% ft. 1 in. 60 to 100 days} sown a month before the later, 
wrinkled varieties. 
Pepper 2 doz. June 1 Sy ge 2 ft. 100 days See note on Eggplants. 
F Use Irish Cobbler for early potatoes and 
Potatoes, White 10 lbs. Early April |3 to 4 in.| 2 ft. 9 in. 90 to 110 days} Russet or White Rurals for late. 
Do not move or disturb the vines when 
Potatoes, Sweet 7D May 15 2% ft. 21 in. 140 to 150 days} cultivating. 
Pumpkin 1 0z., 20 hills June 15 ¥% in. 4 to 6 ft. 3 to hill |t00 to 120 days|When storing, prevent bruising. 
Spring sorts can be grown quite close. 
Radish 2 ozs. Apr.10-May 1 ¥% in, 18 in. 1 to 4 in. | 30 to 60 days Summer and fall varieties require 
more space. 
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Rhubarb 6 | April 15 ein) | 23 itt 3 ft. 60 days | equines. a lot: of; epee 
Ruta Baga 1 pkt. April 10 % in. Det 6 in. 0 to 100 days|Sow around July 1st for winter use. 
: i ; i d d salsify tastes not 
Salsify 2 ozs. May 1 ¥% in. 15 in. 2 in. ‘40 to 160 days Sete: sede eee ae Cs 
Spinach 2 Ozs Early April Y, in. 18 in. 4 in. 60 days Plant short rows often. 
Squash 2 ozs. (hills) May 30 yY in. 4 to 6 ft.| 3 to hill 00 to 120 days|See note on Pumpkins. 
Swiss Chard LPtLOn2. 025) May 15 ¥% in. Bett I2eins 0 to 100 days|Treat like Beets. 
Tomato 4 doz. May 30 3 to 4 ft. 3 ft. 00 to 120 days eee! results train to stakes oc 
Turnip 1eOzZ: Early April % in atts 4 in. 60 to 80 days |Sow again in July for winter use. 
Water Melon 1 oz., 30 hills | May & June abe shay 8 to 10 ft.' 8 to 10 ft. 30 to 100 days 
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