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Clay soil takes longer to dry out and warm up than sandy or loamy soil.
•Too moist forms clods •Should crumble when dropped
Choose crops you and your
family like to eat and share
• Let family members participate in choosing
crops.
• They will be more likely to eat those crops
is they have a vested interest in it.
Try a few new crops every year,
but in small quantities
• Plant crops adapted for our area (not blueberries)
• Pay attention to planting and harvesting times
Very hardy crops, such as peas and potatoes, can be planted as early as mid-
March, depending on the weather.
Semi-hardy crops: lettuce, broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, radishes, beets, carrots, chard,
onions can usually be planted in April.
Tender crops: tomatoes, peppers, melons, cucumbers, corn, beans, and basil, are best planted mid-May after frost danger is past.
Transplants should be hardened off before planting
outside
•Gradually expose them to full sun, cool
nights, wind etc.
Weeding and pest problems
•Plant disease resistant varieties of crops
•Use organic gardening principles
•Enjoy healthier plants which are healthier for you to consume
Record keeping
• What was planted?
• Where it was planted?
• Did you like it?
• What would you change?
• What to do in the fall to prepare for next season?
If you have children, involve them in the process. “…they will
find it far more interesting both to
work and to eat the results.”
(P. 7 Family Kitchen Garden)