tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27978490075434806942024-11-01T06:35:37.977-04:00for a beautiful and bountiful vegetable gardenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-41680288296846105302010-10-25T12:32:00.021-04:002010-10-26T22:52:47.998-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cucumis melo LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Well-Drained, Sandy PH RANGE: 6.0 - 7.0 MOISTURE/WATERING: Average MATURITY IN DAYS: 70 - 80 KNOWN PESTS: Cucumber beetles KNOWN DISEASES: Leaf spots and mildew OVERVIEW: Melons and watermelons are full of vitamin C, and are among the most prized in the vegetable garden. Weather is very important. The warmer it is,

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-82228804528835508062010-10-25T12:29:00.007-04:002010-10-25T20:12:02.549-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Various LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Well-drained, high organic matter pH RANGE: 6.5 - 7.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Keep moist, not waterlogged MATURITY IN DAYS: Possible To first fall frost OVERVIEW: Gourds are a fun vegetable to grow. Gourds will grow and spread like pumpkins and need plenty of room to spread. Smaller gourds can be trained to climb up a

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-38935456659878299232010-10-25T12:25:00.006-04:002010-10-25T20:44:22.825-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Beta vulgaris var cicla LIGHT: Full sun but will tolerate light shade SOIL TYPE: Medium-rich, well-drained, deep sandy loam pH RANGE: 6.2 - 7.0 MOISTURE/WATERING: Average MATURITY IN DAYS: Starting at 35 days KNOWN PESTS: Leaf miner KNOWN DISEASES: N/A OVERVIEW: Swiss chard is one of the easiest vegetables to grow, it will keep growing right through

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PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Solanum tuberosum LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Well-drained with moderate organic matter pH RANGE: 5.5 - 6.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Uniform moisture, especially while tubers are developing MATURITY IN DAYS: 90 - 110 KNOWN PESTS: Potato beetles KNOWN DISEASES: Blight OVERVIEW: There is a large selection of potato varieties available. Potatoes vary

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-57814865148954545792010-10-25T12:17:00.005-04:002010-10-25T20:39:28.383-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cucurbita spp. LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Well-drained, high organic matter pH RANGE: 5.5 - 6.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Keep evenly moist, not waterlogged MATURITY IN DAYS: 90 - 120 KNOWN PESTS: Striped and spotted cucumber beetles KNOWN DISEASES: Powdery mildew OVERVIEW: No vegetable is more exciting to a child than the pumpkin. If you want to spark a childs

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-19299511208678040982010-10-25T12:11:00.006-04:002010-10-25T20:14:12.245-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Allium porrum LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Rich, well-drained, deep sandy loam pH RANGE: 6.0 - 6.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Keep moist, not waterlogged, until well established MATURITY IN DAYS: 75 -85 KNOWN PESTS: Rarely troubled by pests. OVERVIEW: Soil should be prepared for leeks by adding large amounts of compost and manure. Leeks can be planted in

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-66450728156881569092010-10-25T12:07:00.004-04:002010-10-25T20:13:07.173-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Brassica oleracea var gongylodes LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Well-drained, high organic matter pH RANGE: 6.0 - 7.0 MOISTURE/WATERING: Average MATURITY IN DAYS: 65 - 75 KNOWN PESTS: Cabbage worms and loopers, root maggots, aphids and Diamondback moths KNOWN DISEASES: Head rot and downy mildew OVERVIEW: Kohlrabi has edible purple or white globes that

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-53596143464383265762010-10-25T12:03:00.002-04:002010-10-25T12:03:30.923-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Brassica oleracea var acephala LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Organically rich soil, well-drained pH RANGE: 6.0 - 7.0 MOISTURE/WATERING: Average MATURITY IN DAYS: 55 - 60 KNOWN PESTS: Cabbage worms and loopers, root maggots, aphids and Diamondback moths KNOWN DISEASES: Head rot and downy mildew OVERVIEW: Kale does not do well in hot weather, but doesn't

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-77932932745019523122010-10-25T11:58:00.010-04:002010-10-25T20:41:49.440-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Spinacia oleracea LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Well-drained, high organic matter pH RANGE: 6.5 - 7.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Even moisture, not waterlogged MATURITY IN DAYS: 40 - 50 KNOWN PESTS: Leaf Miner KNOWN DISEASES: N/A OVERVIEW:  Spinach is mainly an early-spring and late-fall crop, but in some areas, where summer temperatures are mild, it

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-40832873278557901902010-10-25T11:52:00.006-04:002010-10-25T20:33:00.705-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pisum sativum LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Medium-rich, well-drained, high organic matter pH RANGE: 6.0 - 7.0 MOISTURE/WATERING: Average MATURITY IN DAYS: 55 - 70 KNOWN PESTS: N/A KNOWN DISEASES: Root rot OVERVIEW: If there is one vegetable I remember most growing up, it is peas. Nothing beats picking some pea pods and tasting the fresh sweetness.

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PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Raphanus sativus LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Well-drained, deep sandy loam pH RANGE: 6.0 - 7.0 MOISTURE/WATERING: Moist but not saturated MATURITY IN DAYS: 25 - 35 KNOWN PESTS: Flea beetles KNOWN DISEASES: N/A OVERVIEW: Radish is another perfect vegetable for kids. They are fast-growing, colorful, like to be watered and are easy to harvest - not many

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PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Brassica napus/Brassica rapa LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Rich, well-drained, deep sandy loam pH RANGE: 6.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Keep moist, not waterlogged MATURITY IN DAYS: 60 - 85 KNOWN PESTS: Root maggots KNOWN DISEASES: Clubroot OVERVIEW: Turnip & Rutabaga are at their best about the time other vegetables in the garden are withering. If growing

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PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Hibiscus esculentus LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Rich, well-drained, with organic matter pH RANGE: 6.0 - 6.8 MOISTURE/WATERING: Average MATURITY IN DAYS: 50 - 55 KNOWN PESTS: N/A KNOWN DISEASES: N/A OVERVIEW: Okra should be sown late in the spring or early summer when the ground is warm. Okra should then be thinned so the plants are spaced 12 to 18

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-41838645130514435852010-10-25T11:40:00.011-04:002010-10-25T20:31:26.165-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Allium cepa LIGHT: Full Sun - green onions tolerate partial shade SOIL TYPE: Rich, well-drained loam pH RANGE: 6.0 - 7.5  MOISTURE/WATERING: Keep moist, not waterlogged  MATURITY IN DAYS: 85 - 95 KNOWN PESTS: Onion maggots KNOWN DISEASES: Storage Rot OVERVIEW: Onions grow best in rich soil that drains well. But, onions will also grow in sandy or

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-67840377419854740092010-10-25T11:35:00.005-04:002010-10-25T20:11:03.560-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Alium sativum LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Medium rich, well-drained, deep sandy loam pH RANGE: 6.0 - 6.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Average MATURITY IN DAYS: 90 - 100 KNOWN PESTS: Onion root maggots OVERVIEW: Garlic is grown from the individual cloves. Each clove will produce one plant with a single bulb. Growing garlic is fairly easy - much easier than

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-52543745991907536032010-10-25T11:31:00.003-04:002010-10-25T19:54:39.069-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Apium graveolens LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Well-drained, high organic matter pH RANGE: 6.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Keep moist, not waterlogged MATURITY IN DAYS: 90 - 120 KNOWN PESTS: Aphids KNOWN DISEASES: Aster Yellows OVERVIEW: Celery is a cool-weather crop and prefers a rich, moist but well-drained, deeply prepared soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. Ensure

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-76198569167638558512010-10-25T11:26:00.003-04:002010-10-25T19:49:26.933-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Brassica oleracea LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Well-drained, high organic matter pH RANGE: 6.0 - 6.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Keep moist, not waterlogged MATURITY IN DAYS: 50 - 80 KNOWN PESTS: N/A KNOWN DISEASES: N/A OVERVIEW: Cauliflower is not easy to start from seed in the garden so it is best planting seeds in a hot bed or flats early in spring.

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-22625564631707269452010-10-25T10:57:00.009-04:002010-10-25T19:45:33.634-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Daucus carota LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Medium rich, well-drained, deep sandy loam pH RANGE: 6.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Moist, not waterlogged MATURITY IN DAYS: 65 - 85 KNOWN PESTS: Root maggots/Rust Flies KNOWN DISEASES: Aster Yellows OVERVIEW: No garden should be without carrots. Sow carrot seeds early in spring as soon as the ground is workable.

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PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Brassica oleracea LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Well Drained Loam, high organic matter pH RANGE: 6.0 - 6.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Moist MATURITY IN DAYS: 80 - 100 KNOWN PESTS: Cabbage worms and loopers OVERVIEW: Brussels sprouts resemble miniature heads of cabbage, but are actually buds that grow in the angle between the leaf bases and the stem. Depending on

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-77542368489710416982010-10-25T10:49:00.006-04:002010-10-25T19:36:19.421-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Beta vulgaris LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Well-drained, deep, sandy loam pH RANGE: 6.2 - 6.8 MOISTURE/WATERING: Average MATURITY IN DAYS: 70 - 75 KNOWN PESTS: Spinach Leaf Miner KNOWN DISEASES: Leaf Spots OVERVIEW: No garden seems complete without beets. Beets are dark red and vigorous, beets have been a popular vegetable amongst gardeners for many

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-29963500467623659092010-10-25T10:46:00.006-04:002010-10-26T22:50:11.006-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Phaseolus limensis LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Medium-rich, well-drained, deep sandy loam pH RANGE: 6.5 - 7.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Average MATURITY IN DAYS: 70 - 75  KNOWN PESTS: Root maggots and cutworms KNOWN DISEASES: Foliar disease, both fungal and bacteria OVERVIEW: Pole beans are among the few vegetables that add a sense of height to the garden

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-5061318413164254312010-10-25T10:42:00.006-04:002010-10-26T22:48:58.690-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Phaseolus limensis LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Medium-rich, well-drained, deep sandy loam pH RANGE: 6.5 - 7.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Average MATURITY IN DAYS: 70 - 75 KNOWN PESTS: Root maggots and cutworms KNOWN DISEASES: Foliar disease, both fungal and bacteria OVERVIEW: Lima beans should be planted even later in the spring than bush beans because they are not

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-20185917833886749692010-10-25T00:06:00.004-04:002010-10-25T19:41:59.605-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Brassica oleracea LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Rich, well-drained soil pH RANGE: 6.0 - 6.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Moist, not waterlogged MATURITY IN DAYS: 90 - 95 KNOWN PESTS: Cabbage worms OVERVIEW: Cabbages thrive when planted with herbs such as dill, mints, rosemary, thyme, and chamomile. Cabbage also grow well with other vegetables and are good

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-18008916807302200422010-10-25T00:03:00.004-04:002010-10-25T19:39:54.724-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Brassica oleracea LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Light, dry, well-drained soil pH RANGE: 6.0 - 6.8 MOISTURE/WATERING: Moist MATURITY IN DAYS: 65-70 KNOWN PESTS: Cabbage worms and loopers KNOWN DISEASES: Head rot and downy mildew OVERVIEW: Broccoli is a rewarding vegetable to grow and is best planted in soil rich with organic matter. Broccoli seed should be

Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2797849007543480694.post-25261412644391185922010-10-24T23:56:00.005-04:002010-10-25T20:02:29.022-04:00

PLANT TYPE: Annual SCIENTIFIC NAME: Zea mays var. rugosa LIGHT: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Rich, well-drained, deep sandy loam pH RANGE: 6.0 - 6.5 MOISTURE/WATERING: Keep moist, not waterlogged MATURITY IN DAYS: 70 - 80 KNOWN PESTS: Earworm, corn borer OVERVIEW: Corn, like sunflowers, make a great backdrop to any garden. This popular plant has probably inspired more home gardens than any other

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