March 24, 2013

Veggies and garden plan - 2013

Every year I challenge myself to grow something new in the garden – herbs, vegetables, or fruits.  This year is no different then years past.  

After scouring my favorite seed catalogs, conducting [way to] many internet searches, and talking with my gardening friends, I am ready to debut my 2013 edible garden!  

Below is a list of vegetables I am planning to "squeeze" into my garden for the 2013 growing season. My plan is to track the growth of the seedlings for better planning for next year. Check back often for updates as my garden grows.

KEY
TBD = To be determined
N/A = Not applicable
(I) = Indeterminate
(D) = Determinate
VegetableVarietyDays to MaturityStart InsideStart OutsideEmergeCotyledon1st True LeavesStep-upTransplant Out
Broccoli
Marathon
68
3/4/13
N/A
3/6/13
3/7/13
TBD
3/16/13
4/6/13
Cabbage
Napa Minuet
48
3/4/13
N/A
3/5/13
3/6/13
3/12/13
3/16/13
4/6/13
Carrot
Sweet Treat
70
N/A
4/6/13
4/25/13
4/25/13
5/5/13
N/A
N/A
Cucumber (pickle)
Spacemaster
62
TBD
6/2/13
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Cucumber (standard)
Bush Champion
55
TBD
6/2/13
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Green Beans (bush)
Provider
50
N/A
4/14/13
5/17/13
4/25/13
4/25/13
4/27/13
N/A
N/A
Green Beans (pole)
Fortex
60
N/A
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Herb
Cilantro
N/A
3/16/13
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
4/6/13
N/A
Herb
Parsley
N/A
3/16/13
N/A
N/A
4/1/13
N/A
4/6/13
5/12/13
Herb
Sweet Basil
N/A
3/16/13
N/A
3/23/13
3/23/13
N/A
4/6/13
5/12/13
Kohlrabi
Purple & White Vienna
55
3/4/13
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
4/6/13
4/25/13
Lettuce
Lollo Rossa
55
3/4/13
3/16/13
N/A
3/6/13
3/18/13
3/7/13
N/A
3/16/13
4/13/13
Lettuce
Black Seeded Simpson
45
3/4/13
N/A
3/6/13
3/7/13
3/11/13
3/16/13
4/13/13
Lettuce
Arugula (wild)
30-45
3/4/13
N/A
3/6/13
3/7/13
N/A
3/16/13
4/13/13
Onion (red)
Ruby Ring
112
1/20/13
N/A
1/25/13
2/2/13
2/8/13
2/12/13
4/6/13
Onion (sweet)
Walla Walla
125
1/20/13
N/A
1/24/13
1/27/13
2/2/13
2/12/13
4/6/13
Onion (yellow)
Patterson
Candy
104
110
1/20/13
N/A
1/23/13
1/27/13
2/4/13
2/12/13
4/6/13
4/14/13
Peas (snap)
Sugar Ann
52
N/A
4/6/13
4/13/13
4/13/13
4/19/13
N/A
N/A
Pepper (hot)
Habanero
95
3/4/13
N/A
N/A
3/23/13
N/A
4/6/13
5/20/13
Pepper (hot)
Jalapeno Gigante
70
3/4/13
N/A
N/A
3/23/13
N/A
4/6/13
5/20/13
Pepper (hot)
Serrano
55
3/4/13
N/A
3/10/13
3/12/13
3/18/13
3/23/13
5/20/13
Pepper (hot)
Pasilla Bajio
80
3/4/13
N/A
3/10/13
3/12/13
3/30/13
3/23/13
5/20/13
Pepper (hot)
Mystery
70-80
3/4/13
N/A
3/10/13
3/12/13
3/30/13
3/23/13
5/20/13
Pepper (sweet)
CA Wonder (Red)
75
3/4/13
N/A
3/16/13
3/18/13
N/A
3/23/13
5/20/13
Pepper (sweet)
CA Wonder (Orange)
75
3/4/13
N/A
3/16/13
3/18/13
N/A
3/23/13
5/20/13
Pepper (sweet)
CA Wonder (Canary Bell)
72
3/4/13
N/A
3/16/13
3/18/13
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pepper (sweet)
Italian Marconi Golden
90
3/4/13
N/A
3/10/13
3/12/13
N/A
3/23/13
5/20/13
Radish
Cherry Belle
24
N/A
4/6/13
4/10/13
4/10/13
4/15/13
N/A
N/A
Scallion
Tokyo Long White
65
N/A
4/6/13
4/19/13
4/23/13
5/10/13
N/A
N/A
Squash
Scallop Blend
55
N/A
5/25/13
6/2/13
6/6/13
6/6/13
6/12/13
N/A
6/30/13
Tomato (cherry)
Sun Gold (I)
57
3/4/13
N/A
3/9/13
3/12/13
3/14/13
3/23/13
5/5/13
Tomato (cherry)
Supersweet 100 (I)
65
3/4/13
N/A
3/11/13
3/12/13
3/18/13
3/23/13
5/5/13
Tomato (cherry)
Snow White (I)
74
3/4/13
N/A
3/9/13
3/12/13
3/15/13
3/23/13
5/5/13
Tomato (cherry)
Yellow Pear (I)
75
3/4/13
N/A
3/10/13
3/11/13
3/14/13
3/23/13
5/5/13
Tomato (paste)
San Marzano (I)
80
3/4/13
N/A
3/10/13
3/11/13
3/18/13
3/23/13
4/27/13
Tomato (slicer)
Big Rainbow (I)
85
3/4/13
N/A
3/12/13
3/14/13
3/19/13
3/23/13
4/27/13
Tomato (slicer)
Green Zebra (I)
80
3/4/13
N/A
N/A
3/11/13
3/18/13
3/23/13
4/27/13
Tomato (slicer)
Indigo Rose (I)
80
3/4/13
N/A
3/8/13
3/9/13
3/15/13
3/23/13
4/27/13
Tomato (slicer)
Japanese Trifele (I)
80
3/4/13
N/A
3/10/13
3/11/13
3/16/13
3/23/13
4/27/13
Tomato (paste)
Italian Roma (D)
80
3/4/13
N/A
3/8/13
3/9/13
3/15/13
3/23/13
4/27/13
Turnip
Hakueri
38
N/A
4/6/13
4/14/13
4/14/13
4/24/13
N/A
N/A
Watermelon
Sugar Baby
80
N/A
5/25/13
6/2/13
6/6/13
6/6/13
6/12/13
6/19/13
6/23/13
Zucchini
Fordhook
57
N/A
6/2/13
6/15/13
TBD
TBD
N/A
TBD
Zucchini
Baby Round
45
N/A
5/25/13
6/2/13
6/10/13
6/10/13
TBD
N/A
TBD

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March 13, 2013

Let there be light

Plants need full-spectrum light from the sun to undergo photosynthesis – the process a plant uses to convert energy from sunlight to chemical energy. When starting plants indoors, it is important to replicate the light that the plants would be receiving if grown outdoors.

 The least expensive lighting method is to place seedlings in a south-facing window (most sun exposure). However, this is not a sufficient amount of light to support the growth of strong plants since seasonal changes, cloud cover, and window treatments can affect the amount of sunlight that enters the window. This indirect light results in weak and spindly looking seedlings that reach and bend for light.

 Many gardeners use artificial lights to promote plant growth. Garden catalogs display several different grow stands with a wide range of costs, depending on capacity and complexity. However, the average home gardener can make their own effective grow stand using shop lights, fluorescent bulbs, and a shelf. 

 Factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis are the type (quality) of light, intensity of light, and duration of light. It is important to understand how to regulate these factors when growing transplants indoors under artificial light.
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