Garden Plans > 2021: Desiree's Plan

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Initial draft.

Plan Type, Soil and Location

Garden Location: Desiree's Plan 2021
Garden Size: 55' 6" x 20' 8"
Garden Type: Home garden
Garden Layout: Other layout
Sun or Shade: Partial Shade
Garden Soil Type: Other soil

Plan Notes

Garden Plan

Plant List

 PlantNumberSpacingSpacing in RowsNotes
Basil 117"5" x 9"Transplant. Harvest regularly, pinch the leaves off the top to keep it going before it flowers.
Beans (Bush Snap) 149"5" x 1' 1"Once they start producing beans you'll need to pick them every day to keep the plant producing.
Calendula 211"9" x 1' 11"Plant in the spring, spread seeds throughout the pot after the plants flower. They will self-seed the following year. Direct seed or transplant.
Carrot 403"3" x 5"If you want to get a continuous harvest I would plant them every two weeks. Do 2 to 3 total plantings. Direct seed.
Chamomile 211"9" x 1' 3"Plant in the spring, spread seeds throughout the pot after the plants flower. They will self-seed the following year. Direct seed or transplant.
Chinese Cabbage 61' 3"11" x 1' 11"Transplant.
Cucumber 31' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Transplant.
Eggplant 41' 3"1' 1" x 1' 5"Transplant.
Flower 57"5" x 7"Consult a nursery for varieties. Can be planted in the ground, a raised bed, or in a large pot.
Lavender 11' 3"1' 1" x 1' 7"Plant in the spring once, cut back in the fall each year. Transplant.
Lemon Balm 11' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Plant in the spring once, cut back in the fall each year. Transplant.
Lettuce (Leaf) 283"3" x 5"If you want to get a continuous harvest I would plant them every two weeks. Do 2 to 3 total plantings. Direct seed.
Mint 27"5" x 9"Plant in the spring once, cut back in the fall each year. Transplant. On the plant list it shows two mints, but on the map I've designated one as bee balm (Bergamot), which is a great herb for making tea.
Peas 353"3" x 7"If you want to get a continuous harvest I would plant them every two weeks. Do 2 to 3 total plantings. Direct seed.
Pepper 51' 1"11" x 1' 3"Transplant.
Radish 903"3" x 7"A great covercrop. If you are going to process it, plant it in many places. It is a great plant for the soil. Direct seed.
Squash (Winter) 22' 11"2' 11" x 2' 11"Transplant or direct seed as soon as cabbage is done. Use any type of winter squash you like. Butternut, spaghetti, or delicata squash are great choices.
Tomato (Large) 91' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Transplant.
Tomato (Small) 81' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Transplant.
Zucchini 41' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Transplant.

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