 CUCUMBER, SUMTER
(Organic) The most popular pickling cucumber for pickles of all sizes. Very productive. About 6 inches long when fully grown. The straight, symmetrical fruit has an attractive color and firm, tender, tasty flesh. This packet will plant approximately 20 hills.
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
In full sun, sow 5 seeds over a hill 12 inches tall and 2 feet across with well-drained soil. For smaller gardens, plant alongside fence or trellis. When plants are 2 inches tall, thin to 3 plants per hill. Plant at 3 week intervals up to midsummer for fresh cucumbers all season. Keep fruits picked.
PLANTING INFO/DIRECTIONS
Plant cucumber seed only after all danger of frost is past and ground is warm. They need lots of sunshine and water. Keep weeds to a minimum with a straw or leaf mulch.
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Late May-June |
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• Days to Germination: 8
• Days to Harvest: 50
• Planting Depth: 1/2 -3/4
• Spacing Hills: 48 Inches
• Spacing Rows: 72 Inches - 74 Inches
• Preserve By: Pickling
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| Late April-July |
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| March-July |
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| February-June |
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 BROCCOLI,
GREEN SPROUTING CALABRESE
(Organic) A dark-green, close beaded bluish green central head that is high
in vitamins. The large head also furnishes an abundance of side shoots. A
cool weather vegetable low in calories. This packet will plant approximately
a 50 foot row
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before last killing frost in spring. Or, sow 2-3
seeds together outdoors every 2 feet. Thin to 1 plant every 2 feet when 1 inch
tall. Keep watered and fertilized. Cut before buds open for best harvest.
PLANTING INFO/DIRECTIONS
Broccoli is a good producer again when planted in summer for fall harvest until
frost. For a low calorie side dish, broccoli is delicious with lemon juice.
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Late May-June |
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•Days to Germination: 10 - 14
• Days to Harvest: 70 - 90
• Planting Depth: 1/2 -1
• Plant Spacing: 24 - 26
• Spacing Rows: 36 Inches - 38i nches
• Preserve By: Freezing |
| Late April-July |
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| March-July |
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| February-June |
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 CARROT,
SCARLET (NANTES TYPE)
(Organic) The cylindrical carrots are very sweet and flavorful, with a lovely
orange color even when very young. The closer you plant the seeds, the smaller
your carrots will be. This packet will plant approximately a 30 foot row.
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
In full sun and well drained soil, sow 3 seeds per inch in the row. Cover seeds
firmly with soil. When plants are 2 inches tall, thin to 2 inches apart in the
row. For fresh carrots all season, plant every 3 weeks until 75 days before first
fall frost.
PLANTING INFO/DIRECTIONS
Too much water can cause carrots to crack. They should be kept weeded (a clean
mulch can reduce this job). Also, place soil lightly over exposed roots to prevent
cracking.
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Late May-June |
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• Days to Germination: 8 - 12
• Days to Harvest: 60 -
• Planting Depth: 1/4 -1/2
• Plant Spacing: 2 - 3
• Spacing Rows: 15 Inches - 16 Inches
• Preserve By: Storage & Canning
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| Late April-July |
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| March-July |
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| February-June |
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 EGGPLANT,
EARLY LONG PURPLE
(Organic) Fruits are long, slightly bulbous. Deepen to rich purple near maturity.
The slender fruits are meaty and easy to slice. Very prolific. Low in calories
and high in vitamins A, C and the B group. This packet will plant apprximately
a 60 foot row.
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Start seeds indoors in warm, sunny location 8-10 weeks befor transplanting outdoors.
Wait 3 weeks after frost to transplant outside. Or, in warmer climates, sow directly
in garden. Note: Eggplant requires full sun and rich, fertile, well-drained soil.
PLANTING INFO/DIRECTIONS
You can tell when eggplant is ripe by its glossy purple look. Harvest fruits
while still shiny. Cut from the stem with a knife.
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Late May-June |
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• Days to Germination: 10 -
12
• Days to Harvest: 75
• Planting Depth: 1/4 -1/2
• Plant Spacing: 18 - 20
• Spacing Rows: 36 Inches - 38 Inches
• Preserve By: Freezing
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| Late April-July |
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| March-July |
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| February-June |
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 PEPPER,
CALIFORNIA WONDER 300 TMR
(Organic) One of the best large "Bell" peppers! The crisp, thick
flesh has a mild, pleasant flavor. Perfect for salads, stuffing and as
a soup ingredient. High in vitamins A and C. This packet will plant approximately
a 75 foot row.
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Start seed indoors 8 weeks before planting outdoors. Transplant when 3 inches
tall. Or, sow directly in garden in sunny location after frost danger is past.
Thin to 1 plant every 18 inches when 3 inches tall. Use a balanced fertilizer
to increase production.
PLANTING INFO/DIRECTIONS
Plant hot and sweet peppers in separate areas to avoid cross-pollination. Pick
peppers regularly to increase yields.
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Late May-June |
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• Days to Germination: 10 -
12
• Days to Harvest: 75
• Planting Dept: 1/4 -1/2
• Plant Spacing: 18 - 20
• Spacing Rows: 30 Inches - 32 Inches
• Preserve By: Freezing & Canning
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| Late April-July |
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| March-July |
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| February-June |
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 SQUASH,
BLACK BEAUTY ZUCCHINI
(Organic) An All-American Selection! A zucchini squash that is delicious when
sliced and served fresh, fried, steamed or simmered. Dark green fruits with creamy
white flesh are best when 6 to 8 inches long. High in vitamin A. This packet
will plant approximately 8 hills.
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
After all danger of frost, in a sunny location, sow five seeds spaced evenly
over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When plants are 3 inches tall,
thin to the 3 strongest seedlings per hill. To avoid weeding, mulch heavily around
plants and in the rows.
PLANTING INFO/DIRECTIONS
Pick summer squash early and often. Not picking will stop production of plants.
Ready to harvest just after blossom falls from fruit and fruit can be easily
dented with thumbnail.
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Late May-June |
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• Days to Germination: 7 - 10
• Days to Harvest: 63
• Planting Depth: 1 -1 1/4
• Spacing Hill: 36 Inches
• Spacing Rows: 48 Inches - 50 Inches
• Preserve By: Freezing & Canning
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| Late April-July |
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| March-July |
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| February-June |
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 TOMATO,
BEEFSTEAK
(Organic) Extremely large-fruited beefsteak tomato with excellent vigor.
High in vitamins A and C. Indeterminate. An excellent slicing tomato that
is popular with home gardners.
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Start seeds indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant
outdoors in full sun when seedlings display 4-6 leaves and weather is warm.
PLANTING INFO/DIRECTIONS
PSeed can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate
frost. To keep fruit clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages.
Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week.
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Late May-June |
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• Days to Germination: 7 - 10
• Days to Harvest: 80
• Planting Depth: 1/4 -1/2
• Plant Spacing: 24 - 26
• Spacing Rows: 30 Inches - 32 Inches
• Preserve By: Canning
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| Late April-July |
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| March-July |
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| February-June |
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