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Plant care & info

Our tried-and-true Veggie Planting Calendar provides a rough timeline for when to start your seeds and transplant your veggie starts.

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This timetable is tailored for the Willamette Valley. If you are at a higher elevation, or a colder zone, these times may need to be adjusted in order to fit your weather patterns. You can move up planting times by one month if you have a cold frame. A spacing guide is also provided to help you plan your garden.

Proper soil preparation is essential to a successful harvest. Till a healthy dose (about a 1⁄2 inch) of organic material, such as manure, into the soil before planting. In addition, add some organic fertilizer to the planting area. The amount of fertilizer varies with each vegetable. You can find some excellent, additional veggie information in Steve Solomon’s guide, Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades—including specifics on cold, heat, and day length sensitivities.

Enjoy the fruits of your labor and love!

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