2 ; White Rose Seed & Nursery Co. 
TRUCK GARDEN PLANTING GUIDE 
There Is Something To Plant Every Month In The Year 
Space to set| Time Required 
Quantity Depth Space 
Vegetable _|_For 100 Feet_| Date to Sow | 10 "Cover | Between | Plants or | to Produce SPECIAL NOTES 
or Filan (inches) Rows thin out Crop Ready 
Seeds Plants seedings for Use 
; Seeds 1 in. i Seeds 4 yrs. 
Asparagus loz. or 50 {Spring or Fall prante 4 in: 3 to 4 ft. 12)in: Plants 2 yrs. 
Be ae ALS, ——_____|-___—_—_—_|________|__|—_|Select early, midseason and late in both 
Crane ee 1% Ibs. May 15 2 in. Qeette 4 ins. 60 to 90 days green and wax podded kinds. 
imas, Sa | Dire Be ns | i a ee 
see below) ‘Pole |1 lb. May 30 2 in. 3 ft: 3 ft. 90 to 120 days|Select early and late, green & wax pod. 
6 i Select early, midseason and late kinds 
Beet 2 ozs. April 15 ¥% in. 18 in. 2 to 3 in. | 60 to 80 days for Sepod storage. 
Broccoli 1 oz. April 15 ¥% in. 2% ft. 24 in. ___120 days Handle exactly like Cauliflower. 
Brussels Sprouts |1 oz. Ap. 30-June 30] % in. 2M, ft, 24 in. 120 days Ue ee delicate of all the cabbage 
; . is |Set out 2 doz. early, 1 doz. midseason 
Cabbage 1 oz. April to June 2% ft. |18 to 24 in.|:00 to 150 days 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. 
; i Sow short rows often. Sow on July 1st 
Carrot 1 ue April 15 % in. 2 ft. 2 to 4 in. | 45 to 60 days |"'5 winter storage. 
Cauliflower % OZ May 1 2 to 3 ft. 24 in. 120 to 150 days|Treat very much like Cabbage. 
Celery YW oz May 15 omelet: Gyins 100 to 120 days|Select an early and a late variety. 
‘ 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. : 
h icking, ist , do not pull 
Cucumber 1 oz., 50 hills May 15 ¥y in. 4 ft. 3 to hill! | 60 to 80 days ne ae en fg pt ew Pp 
Eggplant W% OZ. June 1 2% ft. 24 in. 100 to 120 days|Needs lots of heat and frequent hoeing. 
Endive 1 pkt. April 15 ¥% in. DS tt: 10 to 12 in. | 60 to 80 days |To bleach, tie plants into cone shape. 
Kale 2 OZS. April 10 ¥% in. a2 iit 12 in. 80 to 100 days|Sow during July for Fall use. 
Kohlrabi 1 oz Early April ¥ in. 18 in. 6to8in. | 60 to 80 days |Treat like Cabbage 
Lee r ‘i Grow like Onions and hill to bleach 
k 1 pkt. April 10 Me in. 2etts 4 in. 100 days stalks. 
Lettuce an April 10 1 in, 2 ft. 10 to 12 in. | 45 to 60 days Sr agmenatee thinned out to stand a foot 
Melon, Musk 1 oz., 50 hills May 30 % in 4 ft. 3 to hill {100 to 120 days|See note on Cucumbers. 
= i __|Make succession sowings for a 
Mustard a 1 oz. Early April % in 15 in. 2 to 3 in. | 60 to 90 days | continuous supply. 
aeons {= 1 to 1% Ibs. May 30 2 in. 3 ft. 24 in. 100 days 
Limas 7 j 
> 2 in. 3 ft. Select an early and a later variety in 
Pole 1 lb. June 5 in AEE: a 120 days both cases. 
; Weedi d hoei i their chief 
Onions 3 pkts April 15 ¥% in 18 in. ay inven EOKtOM 10 daysliAecaicements ie oe) re ee 
Onion Sets iat: April 10 1 in. 18 in. 2 in. 30: to 60 days 
ay : Very slow germinating. Start in hotbed 
Parsley 1 oz. Early April % in 15 in. 6 in. 60 to 90 days |" ‘or mix with radish peed to mark row. 
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 
aa good freeze, 
The early smooth seeded sorts may be 
Peas 2 lbs. Apr.15-May 15} 2 in 2% ft. eine 60 to 100 days} sown a month before the later, 
wrinkled varieties. 
Pepper 2 doz. June 1 Se tt: Oat 100 days See note on Eggplants. 
, 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 Burals, for late. 
Do not move or disturb the vines when 
Potatoes, Sweet 75 May 15 2% ft. 21 in. 140 to 150 days] cultivating. 
Pumpkin 1 oz., 20 hills June 15 % in 4 to 6 ft. 3 to hill {100 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. 
Rhub Requires a lot of space and plenty of 
ubarb 6 April 15 6 in. Smelt 3 ft. 60 days manure. 
Ruta Baga 1 pkt. April 10 % in Zatte 6 in. 90 to 100: days|Sow around July ist for winter use. 
Isi ‘ A Boiled and creamed salsify tastes not 
Salsify 2 ozs. rae May 1 ¥% in 15 in. 2 in. 140 to 160 days|" Unlike cooked oysters. 
Spinach 2 ozs. Early April % 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 I tor2s0zs: May 15 ¥% in PA AB 125in: 90 to 100 days|Treat like Beets, 
Tomato 4 doz. May 30 3 to 4 ft. 3 ft. 100 to 120 days pene! results train to stakes or 
Turnip 1 oz. Early April ¥% in Baerte 4 in. 60 to 80 days |Sow again in July for winter use. 
Water Melon 1 oz.. 30 hills | May & Jun? ine 8 to 10 ft.!| 8 to 10 ft. 180 to 100 days 
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