Miscellaneous ●
Most soil types, but best in moisture retentive soil with rich compost dug in.
Sun to partial afternoon shade.
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Drench plants with a mix-with-water plant food once a month.
Cilantro, Marigold, Coreopsis, Zinnia, Corn, Cucumber and Poached Egg Plant.
Single Plants: 9" (25cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 7" (20cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum)
Start seeds indoors in early spring. Set plant out at proper spacing while soil is still cool.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Harvest head lettuce before the plants begin to elongate, because they lose their delicate flavor as they prepare to produce flowers and seeds.
Pull up entire plants and use a sharp knife to lop off the roots. Always harvest in the morning, when the leaves are cool and full of moisture.
Use a cloth shade cover if needed to keep plants cool during periods of hot weather.
Crop Rotation Group Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family) ● Soil Rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost dug in. Position Full sun. Frost tolerant Tolerates frost, but is injured by hard freezes. Feeding Feed monthly with a liquid organic fertilizer. Companions Lettuce, Spinach and Peas. Spacing Single Plants: 1 1" (35cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 1 3" (40cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow seeds 6 i
Crop Rotation Group Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family) ● Soil Rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost dug in before planting. Position Shade or partial afternoon shade. Frost tolerant Light frost only, damaged by hard freezes. Feeding Liquid feed every two weeks throughout the season. Companions Chives, Garlic, Nasturtium, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato and Tansy. Spacing Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 5"
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well-drained soil. Position Full sun. Frost tolerant None. Celosia cannot tolerate cold temperatures. Feeding Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting. In midsummer, drench plants with a liquid plant food to stimulate new growth. Companions Crowder Peas and Gomphrena. Dwarf types with upright plumes provide great contrast in form when mixed with flowe
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well drained soil. Position A sunny spot, for example at the end of a vegetable row or bed. Frost tolerant Young seedlings easily tolerate spring frosts, and may survive winters in mild climates. The easiest chamomile to grow is a cool-season annual. Feeding Not usually required. Companions Cabbage, Lettuce, Spinach, Calendula, Cilantro, Feverfew and Mint. Leafy greens grown in spring, as well as sp