Quick Garden Grow Guide #1
These are a few of the most planted garden varieties I will continue to add to this list as the season matures.
BROCCOLI
Family - Brassica
Temperature - Cool to Cold
Light - Full Sun
Water - Moist not Waterlogged
Soil - Ph 6.0 - 7.0, Slightly Acidic, Use Mulch
Germination - 5-21 Days (depends on soil temp)
Seed Sowing Depth - fingerprint
Indoor Starting - Second Full Moon of the Year
Outdoor Sowing -
Extreme North 4th Full Moon
North 3rd Full Moon
South 2nd Full Moon
use local growing zone and follow those instructions here https://www.ufseeds.com/learning/planting-schedules/
Symbiotic Planting - Celery, potatoes, onions for flavor; rosemary, sage, dill, and mint for insects; beets, nasturtiums, and marigolds for low calcium (broccoli requires high calcium)
Avoid Planting Near - Tomatoes, pole beans, lima beans, snap beans, squash, and strawberries
PEAS
Family - Legumes
Temperature - Cool to Cold
Light - Full Sun
Water - Moist not Waterlogged
Soil - Ph 6.0-7.5, Slightly to Moderately Acidic, Use Mulch and Compost
Germination - 7-30 Days (depends on soil temp 38<70)
Seed Sowing Depth - First Knuckle
Indoor Starting - Second Full Moon of the Year
Outdoor Sowing -
Extreme North 4th Full Moon
North 3rd Full Moon
South 2nd Full Moon
use local growing zone and follow those instructions here https://www.ufseeds.com/learning/planting-schedules/
Symbiotic Planting - Beans, Carrots, Celery, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Peppers, Radishes, Spinach, Tomatoes, Turnips (basic similar care requirements these plants mainly benefit from the peas)
Avoid Planting Near - Onions, Garlic, Leeks, Shallots (stunt the growth)
BEANS
Family - Legumes
Temperature - cool to warm
Light - Full Sun
Water - Moist not Waterlogged
Soil - Ph 6.0 to 6.8, Slightly Acidic, Use Little Mulch
Germination - 8-14 Days
Seed Sowing Depth - First Knuckle
Indoor Starting - Second Full Moon of the Year
Outdoor Sowing -
Extreme North 4th Full Moon
North 3rd Full Moon
South 2nd Full Moon
use local growing zone and follow those instructions here https://www.ufseeds.com/learning/planting-schedules/
Symbiotic Planting - Bush beans: celery, corn, cucumbers, potatoes, rosemary, strawberries, summer savory; Pole beans: corn, rosemary, summer savory, scarlet runner beans, sunflowers
Avoid Planting Near - Onions, Garlic, Leeks, Shallots (stunt the growth), beets, or kohlrabi.
BRUSSELS SPROUT
Family - Brassica
Temperature - Cold to Cool
Light - Full Sun
Water - Moist not Waterlogged
Soil - Ph 6.0-7.5, Slightly to Moderately Acidic, Use Mulch and Compost
Germination - best if sowed in fall for spring germination, or sow at 1st full moon of the year outdoors in garden
Seed Sowing Depth - Fingerprint
Indoor Starting - Second Full Moon of the Year
Outdoor Sowing -
Extreme North 4th Full Moon
North 2nd Full Moon
South 1st Full Moon
use local growing zone and follow those instructions here https://www.ufseeds.com/learning/planting-schedules/
Symbiotic Planting - basil and mint, garlic, marigolds (for insect repellent); Beets, Bush beans, Carrots, Celery, Lettuce, Onion, Pea, Potato, Radish, Spinach, Tomato (for general symbiosis)
Avoid Planting Near - Mustard, strawberries, kohlrabior, pole beans
TOMATOES
Family - Nightshade
Temperature - Warm to Hot
Light - Full Sun
Water - Water Regularly - Cut back on water once the fruit starts to ripen
Soil - Ph 5.5 - 7.5, Slightly alkaline to Moderately Acidic, Use Mulch and Compost
Germination - 5-10 days
Seed Sowing Depth - fingerprint
Indoor Starting - Second Full Moon of the Year
Outdoor Sowing -
Extreme North 4th Full Moon
North 3rd Full Moon
South 2nd Full Moon
use local growing zone and follow those instructions here https://www.ufseeds.com/learning/planting-schedules/
Symbiotic Planting - amaranth, asparagus, basil, bean, calendula (pot marigold), carrots, celery, chive, cleome, cosmos, cucumber, garlic, lemon balm, lettuce, marigold, mint, nasturtium, onion, parsley, peas, sage, stinging nettle and sow thistle.
Avoid Planting Near - Any Brassica or cabbage family plants, corn, dill, eggplant, potatoes, peppers, fennel, walnut trees, butternut trees
PEPPERS
Family - Nightshade
Temperature - Cool to Cold
Light - Full Sun
Water - Moist Water Regularly
Soil - Ph 5.5 - 7.0, Slightly alkaline to Moderately Acidic, Use Mulch and Compost
Germination 7-21 days depending on temp
Seed Sowing Depth - fingerprint
Indoor Starting - Second Full Moon of the Year
Outdoor Sowing -
Extreme North 4th Full Moon
North 3rd Full Moon
South 2nd Full Moon
use local growing zone and follow those instructions here https://www.ufseeds.com/learning/planting-schedules/
Symbiotic Planting - amaranth, asparagus, basil, bean, calendula (pot marigold), carrots, celery, chive, cleome, cosmos, cucumber, garlic, lemon balm, lettuce, marigold, mint, nasturtium, onion, parsley, peas, sage, stinging nettle and sow thistle.
Avoid Planting Near - Any Brassica or cabbage family plants, corn, dill, eggplant, potatoes, peppers, fennel, walnut trees, butternut trees
BEETS
Family - Amaranthaceae
Temperature - Cool to Cold
Light - Partial Shade to Full Sun
Water - Moist, Water once per week unless conditions are very dry
Soil - Ph 6.0-7.5, Slightly Alkaline to Moderately Acidic, Use Mulch and Compost
Germination - 14 days at a soil temp of 40DEG
Seed Sowing Depth - Heavy fingerprint
Indoor Starting - 1st Full Moon of the Year
Outdoor Sowing -
Extreme North 4th Full Moon
North 2nd Full Moon
South 1st Full Moon
use local growing zone and follow those instructions here https://www.ufseeds.com/learning/planting-schedules/
Symbiotic Planting - Onion, garlic, kohlrabi, bush beans, lettuce, cabbage family
Avoid Planting Near - Pole beans, mustards
CARROTS
Family - Apiaceae
Temperature - Cool to Hot
Light - Full Sun
Water - Moist not Waterlogged
Soil - Ph 5.5-6.8, Slightly Alkaline to Slightly Acidic, Use Mulch
Seed Sowing Depth -Heavy fingerprint
Indoor Starting - Second Full Moon of the Year
Outdoor Sowing -
Extreme North 4th Full Moon
North 4th Full Moon
South 3rd Full Moon
use local growing zone and follow those instructions here https://www.ufseeds.com/learning/planting-schedules/
Symbiotic Planting - tomatoes (insects and shade), Onions and Leeks <>carrots (help each other repel pests), rosemary, sage, flax, beans, peas, radishes, lettuce, cabbages, amaranth, marigold, parsley, and nasturtium
Avoid Planting Near - coriander, dill, Parsnips
KALE
Family - Brassica
Temperature - Cool to Cold
Light - Full Sun
Water - Moist not Waterlogged
Soil - Ph 6.0-7.5, Slightly to Moderately Acidic, Use Mulch and Compost
Germination - 10-21 days depends on temp
Seed Sowing Depth - fingerprint
Indoor Starting - Second Full Moon of the Year
Outdoor Sowing - plant in fall for overwintered harvest and spring regrowth
Extreme North 4th Full Moon
North 3rd Full Moon
South 2nd Full Moon
use local growing zone and follow those instructions here https://www.ufseeds.com/learning/planting-schedules/
Symbiotic Planting - beets, celery, herbs, onions and potatoes
Avoid Planting Near - beans, strawberries or tomatoes.
COLLARDS
Family - Brassica
Temperature - Cool to Cold
Light - Full Sun
Water - Moist not Waterlogged
Soil - Ph 6.5-6.8, Slightly to Moderately Acidic, Use Mulch and Compost
Seed Sowing Depth - heavy fingerprint
Germination - Sow outdoors inthe cold weather will sprout when conditions are right
Indoor Starting - best sown outdoors
Outdoor Sowing -
Extreme North 2nd Full Moon
North 1st Full Moon
South 1st Full Moon or first of the year
use local growing zone and follow those instructions here https://www.ufseeds.com/learning/planting-schedules/
Symbiotic Planting - Celery, potatoes, onions for flavor; rosemary, sage, dill, and mint for insects; beets, nasturtiums, and marigolds for low calcium (broccoli requires high calcium)
Avoid Planting Near - Tomatoes, pole beans, lima beans, snap beans, squash, and strawberries
SPINACH
Family - Amaranthaceae
Temperature - Cold to Warm
Light - Full Sun
Water - Moist not Waterlogged
Soil - Ph 6.0-7.5, Slightly to Moderately Acidic, Use Mulch and Compost
Germination - 40-70 DEG time depends on temp
Seed Sowing Depth - top of fingernail
Indoor Starting - 1st Full Moon of the Year
Outdoor Sowing -
Extreme North 3rd Full Moon
North 2nd Full Moon
South 1st Full Moon
use local growing zone and follow those instructions here https://www.ufseeds.com/learning/planting-schedules/
Symbiotic Planting - Asparagus, Brussels, Cabbage, Celery, Dill, Eggplant, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Radishes, Strawberries, Tomatoes
Avoid Planting Near - None noted
TURNIP
Family - Brassica
Temperature - Cool to Cold
Light - Full Sun to partial shade
Water - Moist not Waterlogged
Soil - Ph 6.0-7.5, Slightly to Moderately Acidic, Use Mulch and compost
Seed Sowing Depth - top of fingernail
Germination 4-7 days should be sown in late winter for earliest possible germination
Indoor Starting - Second Full Moon of the Year
Outdoor Sowing -
Extreme North 3rd Full Moon
North 2nd Full Moon
South 1st Full Moon
use local growing zone and follow those instructions here https://www.ufseeds.com/learning/planting-schedules/
Symbiotic Planting - squash, tomatoes, celery, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, beans, onions, garlic, lettuce, Swiss chard, spinach, cauliflower, peas, radishes, rosemary, basil, thyme, horehound, borage, hyssop, lavender and mint
Avoid Planting Near - parsnips, carrots, potatoes, or beets
REFERENCE
https://www.hunker.com
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/
https://getbusygardening.com
https://www.mnn.com/
https://harvesttotable.com/
https://themicrogardener.com/
http://gentleworld.org/
http://www.heirloom-organics.com/
https://www.gardeners.com/
https://morningchores.com/
http://www.gardenersnet.com/
https://www.almanac.com
https://commonsensehome.com/
http://www.organicgardeningtips.info
https://bonnieplants.com/
https://www.ufseeds.com/
https://insteading.com/
This was such a cool post to come across! I have done much the same, compiling info on what each plant likes, but I have never included the moon phases. Such a good idea!
One thing I found really useful in germination is to know what each plant wants for light and warmth. I see you had some of that.
I came across this the other day, but have not had time to check to see if it jibes with what I have recorded:
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/columbia/sites/default/files/soil_temperature_conditions_for_vegetable_seed_germination.pdf
I did notice that they were using a standard seed depth of 1/2", and had instances of things not germinating. I thought it very odd they would do that because there is such a wide variable of what different seeds like for depth, or lack thereof.
@goldenoakfarm honestly there is so much information on each plant that putting it all here would have taken me a week LOL. Yep you are so right! I use my finger to gauge how i am planting things if i dont have a pencil handy. I find generally, fingerprint for small seeds, heavy fingerprint for a bit larger and depending ill go up to first knuckle. Since the general rule of thumb (ha a pun) is the size of the length of seed x2. I just remember by my own rule of thumb!
Changing subject, I checked out the garlic chives, it does not seem to fit, but after doing a full research on wild garlic, it does not seem to fit that either????? It tastes like garlic, thin flat leaves with an onion scent and grows in bunches. The taste is definitely garlic! I had three people try it or smell it. I'm stumped!