So I started to search for what will work to plant right now. This is what I have planted:
Leafy veggies!
*A.Spinach
PLANTING: 1/4 to 1/2" seed spacing 2"
DAYS FOR MATURITY: 45 days
Spinach is planted in the fall and likes cool weather, when ready cut leaves and they will regrow for a second harvest.
NUTRITION: high in Chlorophyll, iron, and vitamin c.
*B. Swiss Chard
PLANTING: 1/4 to 1/2" seed spacing 1"
DAYS FOR MATURITY:50 days
Chard planted in the fall and likes cool weather, when ready cut leaves and they will regrow for a second harvest.
NUTRITION: Calcium, iron, & vitamins A, B1, B2, C and Niacin
*C. Cabbage
PLANTING: 1/4 to 1/2" seed spacing 1"
DAYS FOR MATURITY: 65 days
NUTRITION: vitamin C and U.
*Beets
PLANTING:1/2-3/4" Seed spacing 1-2"
DAYS FOR MATURITY:60
NUTRITION:calcium, iron, & vitamins A, B1, B2, C and Niacin
*Radish
PLANTING:1/4-1/2" seed spacing 1"
DAYS FOR MATURITY: 25
NUTRITION: calcium, iron, & vitamins A, B1, B2, C and Niacin
*Onions
PLANTING: 1/2" spacing 1"
DAYS FOR MATURITY: 110
NUTRITION: Calcium, iron, and vitamins:A, B1, B2, C and Niacin.
*Garlic (my favorite to cook with!) This is planted in the fall and will be ready next summer!
PLANTING: You can actually buy regular garlic from the store separate and plant pieces of it.
DAYS FOR MATURITY: NEXT SUMMER
NUTRITION: Stimulates metabolism, is an antiseptic, reduces cholesterol, thins the blood( which prevents heart disease), and reduces high blood pressure!
(I told my husband that I cancel out all of the stress I cause him by cooking with Garlic!!)
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Love this can of seeds I found! It has instructions, care, harvesting and nutrition on everything!
It came with everything you could dream up! I am excited for spring! |
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What I planted! |
I love that my kids were so excited and eager to help! I hope I can teach them something they will use in their lives for the future!
This is a good site I found helpful with planting times!