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Guide for maintaining a healthy, thriving garden
January
What to Do
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Remove all old plants and flowers
Add nutrient rich compost to garden and water generously. Cover garden
with fabric or reusable plastic to help solarize garden.
Draw out Spring garden plan (* see reference site for information)
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Interplant for pest control and best use of space
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Make sure location gets 6-8 hours full sunlight a day
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Begin seedlings for Spring crop inside
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* Reference site: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/vh/vh02100.pdf
What to Plant
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Begin seedlings that can be transplanted (end of month)
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Marigold, Daisy, Black-Eye Susan, Nasturium
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Cantaloupe, Collards, Cucumber, Tomato, Peppers, Squash, Watermelon
Beginning seedlings allows them to grow healthy and strong indoors during
nights that are too cold for growth
Plant 2-3 seeds per pod and then thin, leaving only strongest seedling to
grow.
February
What to Do
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Remove fabric from garden (middle of month)
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Add nutrient rich compost to garden and water generously.
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Add a layer of old newspapers or hay to garden to increase water
retention and weed prevention
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Plant seedlings for Spring crop (end of month)
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Plant seeds for direct sow
What to Plant
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Plant Seedlings(end of month)
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Marigold, Daisy, Black-Eye Susan, Nasturium
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Cantaloupe, Collards, Cucumber, Tomato, Peppers, Squash, Watermelon
Plant seeds (end of month)
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Asters, Peonies, Nasturium
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Beans, Carrots, Cauliflower, Corn, Kale, lettuce, Peas, Turnips
Plant seeds generously in rows (to be thinned later) according to their
growth size
Interplant seeds and seedlings for variety of height and best use of space
March
What to Do
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Check seedlings for spacing (thin as needed)
Blend compost and add to garden once every two weeks to encourage seed
growth
Plant Herb garden within vegetable garden
Water seedlings and seeds every two days to keep moist and encourage
hearty growth
Monitor garden for insects and disease
Monitor garden for moisture every day depending on temperature and
exposure
Thin plants as needed to allow strongest seedlings to grow
What to Plant
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Plant Herbs
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Basil, Coriander, Cumin, Dill, Ginger, Mint, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme
Plant seeds generously in rows (to be thinned later) according to their
growth size and spacing
Interplant seeds and seedlings for variety of height and best use of space
April
What to Do
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Check seedlings for spacing (thin as needed)
Mulch garden with hay, newspaper, or cypress mulch to prevent weeds and
retain water
Water seedlings and seeds every four days to keep moist and encourage
hearty growth
Monitor garden for insects and disease
Monitor garden for moisture every day depending on temperature and
exposure
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Thin plants as needed to allow strongest seedlings to grow
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Deadhead flowers to encourage new blooms
What to Plant
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Plant Herbs or Warm season crops in open spaces
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See varieties described in February and March
Plant seeds generously in rows (to be thinned later) according to their
growth size and spacing
Interplant seeds and seedlings for variety of height and best use of space
May
What to Do
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Check plants for mature and ripe vegetables
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Water plants every four days to keep moist
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Monitor garden for insects and disease
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Monitor garden for moisture every day depending on temperature and
exposure
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Pinch off plant leaves or branches that look diseased or burnt
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Deadhead flowers to encourage new blooms
What to Plant
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Plant Herbs or Warm season crops in open spaces
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See varieties described in February and March
Plant seeds generously in rows (to be thinned later) according to their
growth size and spacing
Slow down on planting at this time to allow soil to recharge for next planting
June
What to Do
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Check plants for mature and ripe vegetables
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Water plants every four days to keep moist
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Monitor garden for insects and disease
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Monitor garden for moisture every day depending on temperature and
exposure
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Pinch off plant leaves or branches that look diseased or burnt
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Deadhead flowers to encourage new blooms
What to Plant
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Plant heat loving vegetables and herbs
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Okra, Southern Peas, Tomatoes
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Basil, Tarragon, Rosemary
July
What to Do
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Remove all old plants and flowers
Add nutrient rich compost to garden and water generously. Cover garden
with fabric or reusable plastic to help solarize garden.
Draw out Fall garden plan
(* see reference site for information)
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Interplant for pest control and best use of space
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Make sure location gets 6-8 hours full sunlight a day
* Reference site: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/vh/vh02100.pdf
What to Plant
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No planting at this time
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Add rich compost to garden and cover with plastic
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Kills weeds and nematodes
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Increases nutrient value of garden
August
What to Do
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Remove plastic from garden and water generously
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Add compost to garden
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Plant Fall herb seeds (end of month)
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Begin Fall vegetable seedlings (end of month)
* Reference site: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/vh/vh02100.pdf
What to Plant
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Beginning seedlings allows them to grow healthy and strong indoors during
days that are too hot for growth
Plant 2-3 seeds per pod and then thin, leaving only strongest seedling to
grow.
Plant herbs for Fall
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Basil, Coriander, Cumin, Dill, Ginger, Mint, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme
Plant seedlings inside to avoid high temperatures
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Broccoli, Cabbage, cauliflower, Collards, Lettuce, Onions, Peppers,
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Squash, Spinach, Tomatoes
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Marigold, Daisy, Black-Eye Susan, Nasturium
September
What to Do
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Add compost to garden
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Plant Fall vegetable seeds (end of month)
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Plant Fall vegetable seedlings (end of month)
* Reference site: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/vh/vh02100.pdf
What to Plant
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Plant seeds generously in rows (to be thinned later) according to their
growth size
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Interplant seeds and seedlings for variety of height and best use of space
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Plant vegetable and flower seeds for Fall
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Beans, beets, Carrots, Cucumbers, English Peas
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Marigold, Daisy, Black-Eye Susan, Nasturium
Plant seedlings in garden
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Broccoli, Cabbage, cauliflower, Collards, Lettuce, Onions, Peppers,
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Squash, Spinach, Tomatoes
October
What to Do
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Check seedlings for spacing (thin as needed)
Blend compost and add to garden once every two weeks to encourage seed
growth
Plant Herb garden within vegetable garden
Water seedlings and seeds every two days to keep moist and encourage
hearty growth
Monitor garden for insects and disease
Monitor garden for moisture every day depending on temperature and
exposure
* Reference site: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/vh/vh02100.pdf
What to Plant
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Plant Herbs or Cool season crops in open spaces
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See varieties described in August
Plant seeds generously in rows (to be thinned later) according to their
growth size and spacing
Interplant seeds and seedlings for variety of height and best use of space
November
What to Do
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Check plants for mature and ripe vegetables
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Water plants every four days to keep moist
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Monitor garden for insects and disease
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Monitor garden for moisture every day depending on temperature and
exposure
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Pinch off plant leaves or branches that look diseased or burnt
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Deadhead flowers to encourage new blooms
What to Plant
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Plant Herbs or Cool season crops in open spaces
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See varieties described in August
Plant seeds generously in rows (to be thinned later) according to their
growth size and spacing
Slow down on planting at this time to allow soil to recharge for next planting
December
What to Do
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Check plants for mature and ripe vegetables
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Water plants every four days to keep moist
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Monitor garden for insects and disease
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Monitor garden for moisture every day depending on temperature and
exposure
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Pinch off plant leaves or branches that look diseased or burnt
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Deadhead flowers to encourage new blooms
What to Plant
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No planting at this time