Miscellaneous ●
Warm, well-drained soil enriched with composted manure or other rich compost.
Full sun.
No.
Needs more nitrogen than other vegetables. Mix an organic fertilizer into the soil before planting, following label application rates. When tassels form, feed plants second time.
Beans, Dill, Marigold, Sunflower, Cucumber, Melon, Peas and Squash.
Single Plants: 1' 1" (35cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 11" (30cm) with 1' 5" (45cm) row gap (minimum)
Wait until the soil is warm to sow sweet corn. Soak seeds in water overnight before planting them 1 inch deep and 6 inches apart. Thin to 12 inches apart when the plants are 6 inches tall.
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Plant in blocks of at least 15 plants, all the same variety, to insure good wind pollination. Keep well watered in dry spells.
Sweet corn is ready when the ears feel firm and full when grasped, and a test kernel pierced with a fingernail released milky juice. Harvest in the morning, and promptly refrigerate ears to help them hold their delicate sugars.
Corn earworms often feed in ear tips. Snap off the damaged part as you husk your sweet cork. Sweet corn germinates poorly in cold soil.
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Average to gritty garden soil with excellent drainage. Position Full sun in spring, sun to partial shade in summer. Frost tolerant Varies. Dainty white wood anemones are hardy to -20F (-30C), as are Grecian anemones classified as A. blanda. Large-flowered florists anemones (A. coronaria) are hardy only to 0F (-18C) and are often grown as annuals. Feeding Topdress with rich compost in spring, when new growth appears. Fe
Crop Rotation Group Brassicas (Cabbage family) ● Soil Fertile, well drained soil that holds moisture well. Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade. Frost tolerant Yes, tolerates light frosts and moderate freezes. Feeding Not generally required. Companions Beans, Dill, Lettuce, Mint, Nasturtium and Thyme. Spacing Single Plants: 5" (15cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 3" (10cm) with 7" (20cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow direc
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well drained, and free of persistent weeds. Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade. Frost tolerant Long-lived hardy perennial. Beds can produce for decades. Feeding Mulch with 2 inches of rich compost or rotted manure every winter. Companions Tomato, Marigold, Calendula and Petunia. Spacing Single Plants: 1 5" (45cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1 5" (45cm) with 1 5" (45cm) row gap
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Rich soil. Position A sunny spot that is convenient for quick picking. Frost tolerant No. Feeding Not usually required. Companions Tomato, Pepper and Lettuce. Spacing Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 5" (15cm) with 9" (25cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Make a late spring planting of seedlings started indoors or purchased. In summer, after the soil is warm, sow more basil