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Backyard Gardening

By snphillips09

  • Getting Started!

    At the beginning of March start working with your soil.
    Squeeze a handful of soil into a ball in your palm. If the lump falls apart easily when you tap it then it is ready to plant, but if it holds together then it needs more time to dry out. Once the soil is ready, you can begin to add organic matter to the soil:
    • Compost manure
    • Peat moss
    • Grass clippings

  • Plant Tomatoes

    Plant Tomatoes
    Plant seeds indoor anywhere from February 3-17/ Transplant seeds anywhere from March 7-20.
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    Take care of your veggies!

    Water regularly
    Weed often
    Fertilize when necessary
    Mulch to hold in soil moisture

  • Plant Snap Beans

    Plant Snap Beans
    Plant seeds anywhere from April 1-15

  • Plant Cucumbers

    Plant Cucumbers
    Plant seeds anywhere from April 8-15/ Transplant seeds anywhere from March 7-April 15.

  • Plant Squash

    Plant Squash
    Plant seeds anywhere from April 8-15/ Transplant seeds anywhere from March 15-April 15.

  • Plant Sweet Corn

    Plant Sweet Corn
    Plant seeds anywhere from April 15-22.

  • Harvest Squash

    After about 40-55 days (May 5-June 9), the rind can be penetrated with a thumbnail. Squash can be stored in a refrigerator for up to ten days. Wash it, cut off the ends and slice or cube the squash. Blanch for three minutes, then immediately immerse in cold water and drain. Pack in freezer containers and freeze.

  • Harvest Tomatoes

    After about 70-90 days (May 29-June 18), look for a pink color about the size of a dime on the blossom end. At room temperature, allow the tomatoes to ripen for about three days. Never refrigerate fresh tomatoes. To freeze, core fresh unblemished tomatoes and place them whole in freezer bags or containers.

  • Harvest Cucumbers

    After about 50-65 days (June 4-19), the cucumbers should have dark green skin and soft seeds. Cucumbers need to be stored and wrapped tightly in plastic wrap to retain moisture. They will keep for a week to 10 days when stored properly in the refrigerator.

  • Harvest Snap Beans

    After about 65-75 days (June 19-29), the bean cavity should be full and the seed should be ¼ grown. Store beans in a moisture proof air-tight container in a refrigerator. They can be frozen, canned, or pickled.

  • Harvest Sweet Corn

    After about 65-90 days (June 26-July 21), the grain should be plump and it should be golden in color. Corn freezes well. Prepare for eating or preserving immediately after picking.