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FALL PLANTING GUIDE
The data presented in this chart should be used as a
guide only. As more experience is developed in growing vegetables you
may decide that the figures given can be adjusted to better fit your
particular situation.
An explanation of each column follows:
Seed needed to plant 100’ row: Any dry seed not planted may be
stored in deep freeze for future use.
Time to plant: Varies with plant hardiness and requirements,
soil temperature and moisture. Soil is ready for planting when it will
form a ball in the hand that easily breaks.
Depth to plant seed: Many people plant too deep.
Number of seeds to sow per foot: The numbers should assure a
good stand of plants prior to thinning.
Distance between plants: Proper spacing is very important to
prevent crowding and competition. Thin soon after seedlings become
established. The maximum figure given will develop larger plants.
Distance between rows: This assumes weeding will be done by
hand tools.
Number of days to germination: Soil temperature affects speed
of germination. Seed not germinated at the maximum figure should be
replanted.
Soil temperature for seed: Needs cool temperature means 500
to 650F. Tolerates cool soil means 500 to 850F;
and requires warm soil means 650 to 850F.
Remember: This is the temperature of the soil, not the temperature
outside.
Weeks to grow to transplant size: Time required varies with the
temperature.
Days to maturity: Refers to time needed from planting seeds or
transplant to harvest. Times vary according to variety.
Table 1. Tender Vegetables
(harvest
before frost)
|
Type |
Variety |
Seed Needed to Plant
100’ Row |
Time To Plant |
Method of Planting |
Spacing Between Rows
in Inches |
Spacing in the Rows in
Inches |
Depth to Cover Seeds
in Inches |
Days from planting to
harvest |
|
Beans, bush |
Topcrop, Contender,
Blue Lake |
8 oz. |
Aug. 10-201 |
Seed |
18-24 |
3-6 |
1 |
50-60 |
|
Beans, pole |
Kentucky Wonder, Blue
Lake |
6 oz. |
July 15-30 |
Seed |
24-36 |
12-18 |
1 |
60-70 |
|
Beans, lima |
Henderson Bush, Baby
Fordhook |
1 lb. |
Aug. 10-20 |
Seed |
18-24 |
4-8 |
1 |
70-80 |
|
Cucumber |
Marketer, Straight
Eight, Poinsett |
1/2 oz. |
Aug. 10-20 |
Seed or Plants 2 |
36-42 |
12-30 |
1/2 to 3/4 |
60-70 |
|
Pumpkin |
Sugar Pie, Big Max |
1/8 oz.
|
July 15-30 |
Seed or Plants 2 |
36-60 |
30-48 |
1 |
100-120 |
|
Summer Squash |
Yellow Straight Neck,
Zucchini, White Bush |
1 oz.
|
July 15-Sept. 1 |
Seed or Plants 2 |
36 |
24-36 |
1 |
40-50 |
|
Winter Squash |
Butternut, Buttercup,
Acorn |
1/2 oz. |
July 15-30 |
Seed or Plants 2 |
36-48 |
30-48 |
1 |
100-120 |
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1> There may be advantages to planting
earlier if soil moisture and climatic conditions are favorable.
2> Set plants into the garden 1 to 1
1/2 months after planting the seed. |
Table 2. Semi-Hardy Vegetables
(may grow & be harvested after several
frosts)
|
Type |
Variety |
Seed Needed to Plant
100’ Row |
Time To Plant |
Method of Planting |
Spacing Between Rows
in Inches |
Spacing in the Rows in
Inches |
Depth to Cover Seeds
in Inches |
Days from planting to
harvest |
|
Beet |
Detroit Dark Red, Ruby
Queen, Early Wonder |
2 oz. |
Aug. 1-15 |
Seed |
12-18 |
3-4 |
1/2 to 3/4 |
60-70 |
|
Broccoli |
Di Cicco, Green
sprouting, Green Comet |
1/2 oz. |
July 15-Aug. 15 |
Plants |
18-30 |
16-20 |
|
70-80 |
|
Brussel Sprouts |
Jade Cross |
1/2 oz. |
July 15-Aug 15 |
Plants |
18-30 |
16-20 |
|
90-100 |
|
Cabbage |
Golden Acre, Red Acre,
Market Prize Hybrid, Market Topper Hybrid, Market victor Hybrid,
King Cole Hybrid |
1/2 oz. |
Aug 1-25 |
Plants |
18-24 |
16-20 |
|
75-90 |
|
Chinese Cabbage |
Burpee Hybrid, Bok
Choy, Michihli |
1/2 oz. |
Aug. 1-25 |
Seed or Plants1 |
12-16 |
10-18 |
1/2 |
75-90 |
|
Carrots |
Chantenay Red Core,
Imperator, Gold Pack, Scarlet Nantes, Danver’s Half-Long |
1/2 oz.
|
Aug 1-25 |
Seed |
12-18 |
1-2 |
1/4 |
70-80 |
|
Cauliflower |
Snowball, Imperial,
Snow Crown Hybrid |
1/4 oz.
|
Aug. 1-25 |
Plants1 |
18-24 |
16-20 |
|
70-80 |
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Collards |
Georgia |
1/2 oz.
|
Aug. 1-Sept. 1 |
Seed or Plants1 |
30-60 |
18-24 |
1/2 |
75-85 |
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Irish Potato |
La Soda, Triumph,
Cobbler, Norgold |
7 lb.
|
Aug 1-15 |
Seed Potatoes |
30-42 |
10-16 |
2 |
90-110 |
|
Leaf Lettuce |
Grand Rapids, Black
Seeded Simpson, Salad Bowl, Bibb |
1/4 oz. |
Aug. 1-15 |
Seed or Plants1 |
12-18 |
2-3 |
1/4 |
60-70 |
|
Mustard |
Giant Southern Curl |
1/2 oz.
|
Sept 10-Oct. 15 |
Seed |
12-18 |
2-3 |
1/2 |
40-50 |
|
Radish |
Scarlet Globe, Cherry
Belle, Icicle |
1 oz. |
Aug. 15-Oct. 10 |
Seed |
8-12 |
3/4-1 |
1/2 |
20-40 |
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Rutabaga |
Purple Top Yellow |
1/4 oz.
|
Aug. 15-Oct. 10 |
Seed |
24-36 |
3-4 |
1/2 |
80-90 |
|
Spinach |
Bloomsdale, America,
Hybrid #7 |
1/2 oz.
|
Sept. 5-25 |
Seed |
8-12 |
1-2 |
1/2 |
50-60 |
|
Swiss Chard |
Lucullus |
2 oz. |
Aug. 1-Sept.15 |
Seed |
24-30 |
2-3 |
1/2 |
50-60 |
|
Turnip |
Purple Top, Just
Right, Shogoin |
1/2 oz.
|
Aug 1-Sept.15 |
Seed |
12-124 |
2-3 |
1/2 |
50-60 |
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1 Set plants into the
garden 1 to 1 1/2 months after planting the seeds.
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