HERBS Aloe Angelica Anise Basil Bee Balm Betony Borage Calendula Caraway Catnip Chamomile Chervil Chives Cilantro Clary Comfrey Dill Fennel Feverfew Geraniums Hyssop Lavender Lemon Balm Lemongrass Lemon Verbena Lovage Marjoram, Sweet Mints Nasturtium Oregano Parsley Pennyroyal HERBS Rosemary Rue Saffron Crocus Sage Santolina Savory, Summer Savory, Winter Southernwood Sweet Cicely Sweet Woodruff Tansy Tarragon, French Thyme Valerian Vervain, European Violet Wormwood Yarrow
Aloe Flowers: 1 inch long yellow or orange tubular flowers. Leaves: Fleshy, sword shaped with spiny edges. Uses: Medicinal When to Plant: Plant in containers anytime. Bring in over winter. Harvest: Cut oldest leaves at base once they reach 5 to 6 inches long. Perennial Full Sun to Partial Shade 2 to 3 12 to 24 Average Well Drained Angelica Flowers: 10 inch diameter Queen Anne s lace like umbels. Leaves: Broad leaves with toothed edges. Uses: Cooking, Crystallizing. When to Plant: Start seeds were they are to grow. Seeds must be fresh to germinate. Harvest: Gather stems and leaves in spring and summer before plants flower. Collect seeds in late summer. Biennial Partial Shade 60 to 72 36 Average Moist
Anise Flowers: Queen Anne s Lace, whitish yellow umbels. Leaves: Ferny leaves. Uses: Medicinal, Cooking When to Plant: Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before last frost in plantable peat pots. Transplant outside after last dangerous frost. Seeds can be sowed outside after last dangerous frost. Harvest: Snip leaves before plant blooms in summer. Cover seed heads as they approach ripeness to prevent seed from dropping. Cut whole seed heads. Annual Full Sun 18 to 24 4 to 8 Do Not Fertilize Well Drained Basil Flowers: Small white, pink or purple florets. Leaves: Deep green, opposite, glossy leaves with smooth edges. Uses: Medicinal, Cooking, Vinegars, Oils, Arrangements. When to Plant: Start seeds 6 weeks before last frost indoors. Transplant outside after last dangerous frost. Harvest:.Harvest when leaves are dry. Annual Full Sun 1 to 24 10 Nutrient Rich Well Drained, Moist
Bee Balm Flowers: White, pink, purple and red tubular flowers. Leaves: Dark green, tooth edged, opposite leaves. Uses: Arrangements, Cooking When to Plant: Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before last frost. Transplant outside one week before last frost. Harvest: Harvest leaves before bloom. Cut flowers for drying when blooms are fully open. Perennial Partial Shade 36 to 48 24 Well Fertilized Well Drained, Moist Betony Flowers: Pinkish, purple tiered spikes. Leaves: Bright green, opposite, notched edged leaves. Uses: Medicinal, Cooking. When to Plant: Start seeds 6 weeks before last frost indoors. Transplant outside after last dangerous frost. Harvest:.Harvest leaves before plant blooms. Perennial Partial Shade 24 to 36 12 Average Well Drained, Moist
Borage Flowers: ¾ diameter, clear blue, star shaped flowers. Leaves: Broad, hairy leaves with prominent veins. Uses: Cooking, Vinegars, Crystallizing, Medicinal. When to Plant: Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before last frost in peat pots. Transplant outside after last frost. Harvest: Harvest leaves anytime during growing season. Annual Full Sun 36 24 Well Fertilized Well Drained, Moist Calendula Flowers: Bright yellow or orange daisy like flowers. Leaves: Oval or oblong leaves with smooth edges and prominent middle vein. Uses: Cosmetic, Cooking, Crafts. When to Plant: Start seeds 8 weeks before last frost indoors. Transplant outside 1 to 2 weeks before last frost. Plant seeds outdoors after soil has reached 60 degrees. Harvest:.Harvest after flowers are fully open. Annual Full Sun to Partial Shade 18 8 to 10 Fertile Well Drained, Moist
Caraway Flowers: White, flat, Queen Anne s lace like umbels. Leaves: Green, ferny leaves. Resembles leaves of carrots. Uses: Cooking, Medicinal. When to Plant: Sow as soon as soil can be worked. Harvest: Harvest leaves when plant is 5 to 6 tall. Annual Full Sun 24 6 to 8 Sandy Well Drained, Dry Catnip Flowers: Pinkish or purple spikes. Leaves: 2 to 3 opposite with toothed edges and heart shaped base. Uses: Cooking, Medicinal. When to Plant: Sow seeds about 2 weeks before last frost outside. Harvest:.Snip leaves anytime. Perennial Full Sun to Partial Shade 24 to 36 8 to 10 Average Fertility Well Drained, Moist
Chamomile Flowers: Daisy like with whitish petals and yellow centers. Leaves: Feathery looking leaves with soft hairs. Uses: Teas, Medicinal, Cosmetic. When to Plant: Sow when soil temperatures are 55 to 60 degrees. Harvest: Harvest when flowers are fully open. Annual Full Sun 24 to 36 6 to 8 Sandy Well Drained, Moist Chervil Flowers: Tiny, white, Queen Anne s lace like umbels. Leaves: Carrot like ferny leaves. Uses: Cooking, Oils. When to Plant: Sow seeds outside 1 to 2 weeks before last frost. Harvest:.Gather leaves after plants are 6 tall. Annual Full Sun 12 to 18 6 to 8 Rich Moist
Chives Flowers: Pink to purple globe shaped flowers. Leaves: Hollow, cylindrical leaves. Uses: Teas, Medicinal, Cosmetic. When to Plant: Sow after last frost or indoors 8 weeks before last frost. Harvest: Harvest when leaves are 6 tall. Perennial Full Sun to Partial Shade 12 to 18 8 to 12 Humus Rich Well Drained Cilantro Flowers: Flat white to pink umbels. Leaves: Parsley like ferny leaves. Uses: Cooking, Oils, Crafts. When to Plant: Start in plantable peat pots about 6 weeks before last frost or outside after last frost. Harvest:.Gather leaves after plants are 5 to 6 tall. Annual Full Sun 24 to 36 8 to 10 Moderate Well Drained, Moist
Clary Flowers: Pink, purple-blue or white bracts surround small flowers. Grows in spikes. Leaves: Wrinkled, downy with slightly toothed edged, gray-green, opposite leaves. Uses: Cooking, Medicinal, Arrangements. When to Plant: Sow in garden after soil reaches 55 to 60 degrees. Harvest: Harvest anytime during growing season. Biennial Full Sun 30 to 36 9 to 12 Average Fertility Well Drained Comfrey Flowers: Blue, yellow or cream ½ long tubular flower. Leaves: Large, hairy oval leaves with prominent veins and smooth edges. Uses: Cosmetic, Medicinal. When to Plant: Plant in early spring the North and early fall in the South. Harvest:.Pick young leaves in spring and early summer. Harvest roots in fall. Perennial Full Sun 36 to 60 36 square Fertile Moist
Dill Flowers: 6 flat umbels with tiny yellow flowers. Leaves: Ferny, blue-green foliage. Uses: Cooking, Vinegars, Oil, Arrangements. When to Plant: Sow after last spring frost. Can be planted indoors in peat pots 5 weeks before last frost. Harvest: Harvest anytime during growing season. Annual Full Sun 12 to 60 12 Fertile Well Drained, Moist Fennel Flowers: 6 wide umbels with tiny yellow flowers. Leaves: Blue-green feathery leaves. Uses: Cosmetic, Medicinal, Cooking, Oils, Arrangements. When to Plant: Plant outside about 2 weeks before last frost. Harvest:.Pick leaves before plant blooms, collect seeds when ripe. Perennial Full Sun 24 to 60 6 Fertile Well Drained, Moist
Feverfew Flowers: Small daisy like with golden centers. Leaves: Deeply lobed, light green, divided into 3 segments. Uses: Medicinal, Arrangements. When to Plant: Plant indoors about 8 weeks before last frost or outdoors after soil temperatures reach 60 degrees. Harvest: Pick leaves before plant blooms for medicinal use. Cut flowers for arrangements. Perennial Full Sun 24 12 Average Fertility Well Drained Geraniums Flowers: Open clusters of white or pale pink flowers. The 2 upper petals are usually a different color and larger than the rest. Leaves: Have a variety of shapes, textures and sizes. They can be lacy, crinkled, curled, dainty and scalloped or broad and lobed. They come in many shades of green. Uses: Cooking, Crafts. When to Plant: Planted in 12 pots. Move outdoors after night temperatures are 50 degrees or higher. Bring inside during the winter. Harvest: Harvest leaves anytime during growing season after plant reaches 5 tall. Perennial Full Sun 12 to 36 12 Humus rich Moist
Hyssop Flowers: Tiny purple or blue tubular flowers on tall spikes. Leaves: Smooth, slender, pointed leaves. Uses: Cooking, Arrangements, Teas, Crafts. When to Plant: Plant seeds about 2 weeks before last frost. Harvest: Harvest leaves before plant flowers. Pick flowers before blooms are open all of the way. Perennial Full Sun 18 to 36 12 Moderate Well Drained Lavender Flowers: Slender spikes of blue-purple, lavender, pink or white. Leaves: Narrow, smooth-edged, hairy, gray-green or silvery-green leaves. Uses: Cooking, Crafts, Arrangements, Medicinal, Cosmetic. When to Plant: Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before last frost. Plant outdoors after last frost. Harvest: Harvest flower spikes and stems when flowers are almost open. Perennial Full Sun 36 12 to 36 Humus rich Moist
Lemon Balm Flowers: Clusters of white ½ long tubular flowers. Leaves: Opposite, toothed edge, bright green leaves. Uses: Cooking, Cosmetic, Teas, Crafts. When to Plant: Plant seeds about 2 weeks before last frost. Harvest: Harvest leaves before plant flowers for drying or anytime for immediate use. Perennial Full Sun 12 to 24 18 to 24 Average Well Drained Lemongrass Flowers: Can have inconspicuous greenish flowers on top of stalks. Does not usually flower. Leaves: Strap like leaves. Uses: Cooking, Crafts, Teas. When to Plant: Start seeds indoors in early spring. Transplant outdoors after last dangerous frost. Harvest:.Harvest anytime after plants are 12 tall. Perennial Full Sun 36 to 60 24 to 36 Rich Moist
Lemon Verbena Flowers: Spikes of small, tubular, lavender flowers. Leaves: Narrow, pointed leaves in whorls of 3 to 4. Uses: Cooking, Cosmetic, Teas, Crafts, Oils. Harvest: Harvest leaves and stems after plants are 8 tall. When to Plant: Plant in pots in late spring. Seeds are difficult to start, best to buy plants. Perennial Full Sun 24 24 Humus Rich Well Drained Lovage Flowers: Tiny yellowish white umbels. Leaves: Glossy, compound celery like leaves. Uses: Cooking, Medicinal. When to Plant: Plant immediately after seeds are harvested in late summer. Harvest:.Harvest anytime for immediate use. If drying harvest before plant flowers. Perennial Partial Shade 72 24 to 36 Average Well Drained, Moist
Marjoram, Sweet Flowers: Tiny white or pink cluster of flowers. Leaves: Opposite, fuzzy, oval leaves. Uses: Cooking, Cosmetic, Medicinal, Crafts. When to Plant: Starts seeds indoors 10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after all dangerous frost is gone. Harvest: Harvest leaves after plants are 6 to 8 tall. Perennial Full Sun 12 6 to 8 Moderate Well Drained, Sandy Mints Flowers: Spikes of purple, pink or white tiny flowers. Leaves: Opposite, tooth edged in many shades of green. Uses: Cooking, Medicinal, Teas, Cosmetic, Crafts. When to Plant: Early spring. Harvest:.Harvest anytime for immediate use. If drying harvest before plant flowers. Perennial Partial Shade 24 18 to 24 Moderate Moist
Nasturtium Flowers: Cream, red, orange or yellow funnel shaped flowers. Leaves: Round, wavy or slightly lobed leaves. Uses: Cooking, Cosmetic. When to Plant: Sow seeds around last frost. Harvest: Harvest leaves after plants are 6 tall or flowers after they open. Annual Full Sun 12 6 vines Moderate Well Drained Oregano Flowers: Spikes of white tiny flowers. Leaves: Opposite, tooth edged or smooth edges. Uses: Cooking, Crafts, Arrangements, Oils. When to Plant: Sow 3 to 5 seed in each pot 8 weeks before last frost. Transplant outside about 1 week before last frost. Harvest:.Harvest anytime after plant is 6 tall. Perennial Full Sun 24 12 Average Well Drained
Parsley Flowers: Greenish yellow Queen Anne s lace flowers. Leaves: Deep green, ferny, curled and ruffled leaves. Uses: Cooking, Cosmetic. When to Plant: Sow seeds 8 to 10 weeks before last frost in peat pots. Transplant 1 week before last frost. Harvest: Harvest leaves after there are at least 8 leaves. Biennial Full Sun 8 to 12 10 to 12 High Well Drained, Moist Pennyroyal Flowers: Lavender blue, ¼ long, tubular flowers. Leaves: ½ long, slightly hair leaves. Uses: Insect repellents. When to Plant: Sow outside about 2 weeks before last frost. Harvest:.Harvest anytime after plant is 8 tall. Perennial Full Sun 12 6 to 12 Average Well Drained, Moist
Rosemary Flowers: Greenish yellow Queen Anne s lace flowers. Leaves: Needle like leathery leaves. Uses: Cooking, Cosmetic, Oils, Crafts. When to Plant: Plant in deep pots. Plants are preferable because seeds grow really slow. Move outside after night temperatures are at least 55 degrees. Harvest: Harvest leaves and stems anytime. Perennial Full Sun 24 to 36 12 to 36 Average Well Drained Rue Flowers: 1/2 yellow clusters. Leaves: 3 to 5 long leaves with smaller, rounded leaflets. Uses: Insect repellent, Arrangements. When to Plant: Start indoors 8 weeks before last frost. Transplant outside when seedlings are 2 to 3 tall. Harvest:.Harvest leaves before plant flowers. For arrangements harvest seedpods when they are fully grown. Perennial Full Sun 36 18 to 24 Moderate Well Drained
Saffron Crocus Flowers: Lavender or white flowers with orange-yellow stigma. Leaves: Narrow grass like leaves. Uses: Cooking. When to Plant: Plant outside in spring or fall. Harvest: Harvest stigmas in fall when flowers are fully open. Perennial Partial Shade 12 6 Average Well Drained Sage Flowers: Pink, purple, blue or white tubular flowers. Leaves: Gray-green leaves may be hairy velvety or pebbly looking. Uses: Cooking, Oils, Cosmetic, Crafts. When to Plant: Start indoors 8 weeks before last frost. Transplant outside about 1 week before last frost. Harvest:.Pick leaves anytime. Perennial Full Sun 30 to 36 24 Average Well Drained
Santolina Flowers: Clusters of yellow button flowers. Leaves: Narrow silvery-green leaves. Uses: Insect Repellent, Arrangements, Crafts. When to Plant: Plant indoors 8 weeks before last frost. Transplant after last frost. Harvest: Harvest when blooms begin to open. Perennial Full Sun 24 12 to 24 Low Well Drained Savory, Summer Flowers: ¼ long white or pale pink flowers in groups of 3 to 6.. Leaves: Opposite, narrow, smooth gray-green leaves. Uses: Cooking, Vinegars, Medicinal, Crafts. When to Plant: Sow outside 1 week before last frost. Harvest:.Pick sprigs anytime once plant reaches 6 to 8. Annual Full Sun 18 10 Average Well Drained, Moist
Savory, Winter Flowers: Small white to purple spikes. Leaves: Narrow, oval, opposite leaves with smooth edges. Uses: Cooking, Vinegar. When to Plant: Sow seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors after last frost. Harvest: Harvest as needed. Perennial Full Sun 16 12 Moderate Well Drained Southernwood Flowers: Tiny inconspicuous greenish-white loose cluster of flowers. Leaves: Fine, feathery, downy, gray-green leaves. Uses: Medicinal, Crafts, Cosmetic, Arrangements, Insect Repellent. When to Plant: Transplant young plants in spring or summer. Harvest: Harvest stems anytime. Perennial Full Sun 60 24 to 48 Average Well Drained
Sweet Cicely Flowers: Small white Queen Anne s lace like umbels. Leaves: Ferny, lobed to toothed leaflets that are clear green with whitish undersides. Uses: Cooking. When to Plant: Transplant young plants outdoors in spring or summer. Harvest: Harvest leaves anytime. Perennial Shade 36 24 Rich Well Drained, Moist Sweet Woodruff Flowers: Small, white, funnel shaped, 4 petal clusters of flowers. Leaves: 6 to 8 lanced shaped bright green leaves. Uses: Arrangements, Crafts. When to Plant: Transplant young plants in spring or summer. Harvest: Harvest anytime after plants are established. Perennial Shade 8 to 12 8 Humus Rich Moist
Tansy Flowers: Clusters of bright yellow button like flowers. Leaves: Ferny, tooth edge leaves divided in to about 12 leaflets. Uses: Cooking, Medicinal, Arrangements, Insect Repellent. When to Plant: Plant indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors after last frost. Harvest: Harvest leaves anytime. Perennial Partial Shade 36 to 48 36 to 48 Average Well Drained, Moist Tarragon, French Flowers: Small, round inconspicuous flowers. Leaves: Narrow smooth edged leaves. Uses: Cooking, Vinegars, Oils. When to Plant: Transplant young plants in spring or summer. Harvest: Harvest anytime. Perennial Full Sun 24 24 square Fertile Well Drained
Thyme Flowers: Clusters of pink to purple tubular flowers. Leaves: Narrow leaves with pale hairy undersides and smooth edges. Uses: Cooking, Medicinal, Oils, Cosmetic, Crafts, Insect Repellent. When to Plant: Plant indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors after last frost. Harvest: Harvest leaves when plants are not in bloom. Perennial Full Sun 6 to 15 12 Moderate Well Drained Valerian Flowers: 4 clusters of small pink to purple tubular flowers. Leaves: Opposite pairs, deeply lobed or divided leaves. Uses: Cosmetic, Medicinal. When to Plant: Transplant young plants in spring 1 to 2 weeks before next frost. Harvest: Harvest roots in the fall. Perennial Full Sun 48 12 Rich Well Drained, Moist
Vervain, European Flowers: Spikes of purplish white tubular flowers. Leaves: Opposite narrow leaves with toothed edges. Uses: Cosmetic. When to Plant: Sow seeds about 2 weeks before last spring. Harvest: Harvest leaves and stems anytime. Perennial Full Sun 36 12 Rich Well Drained, Moist Violet Flowers: Purple, blue, pink or white flowers. Leaves: Dark green smooth oval, kidney shaped or heart shaped leaves. Uses: Cooking, Crafts. When to Plant: Transplant in spring, summer or early fall. Harvest: Gather leaves in early spring, or flowers when they are fully open. Perennial Partial Shade 36 12 Rich Well Drained, Moist
Wormwood Flowers: Yellowish-green round clusters of flowers. Leaves: Ferny, gray-green, deeply divided leaves with soft fine hairs. Uses: Crafts, Arrangements, Insect Repellents. When to Plant: Start seeds indoors about 10 weeks before last frost. Transplant outside about 1 week before last frost. Harvest: Harvest when plants are in bloom. Perennial Full Sun 48 36 Moderate Well Drained Yarrow Flowers: White, yellow, pink and purple flattened clusters of flowers. Leaves: Ferny divided; leaves. Uses: Cosmetic, Arrangements. When to Plant: Plant outside about 1 week before last frost. Harvest: Harvest flowers when they are fully open. Perennial Full Sun 12 to 36 12 Moderate Well Drained
Vegetable Artichoke Asparagus Bean, Bush Bean, Pole Beets Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Corn, Sweet Cucumber Eggplant Kale Kohlrabi Leeks Lettuce, Head Lettuce, Leaf Muskmelon Okra Onions Parsnips Peanuts Peas Peppers Potatoes Potatoes, Sweet Pumpkins Radish Rutabaga Spinach Squash, Summer Vegetable Squash, Winter Strawberries Tomatillos Tomatoes Turnips Watermelon Zucchini
Artichoke Day to Germination: 10-14 Good Companion: Sunflower, Tarragon Bad Companion: None Sow Indoors: 10 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: Not Recommended Seed 1/4 Plant 36 24 Harvest: Harvest buds when the buds are tight and firm. The bud loses tenderness after it starts to open. Asparagus Day to Germination: 10-12 Good Companion: Basil, Calendula, Parsley, Tomato Bad Companion: Onion, Chive, Garlic, Leek Sow Indoors: 8 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: 3 weeks before last frost. Seed ¼ Plant 16 4 36 to 48 Harvest: Break off just above ground when spears are 6 to 8 tall and at least 3/8 in diameter.
Beans, Bush Day to Germination: 7-10 Good Companion: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chard, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Leek, Marigold, Parsnip, Pea, Potato, Radish, Rosemary, Strawberry, Sunflower. Bad Companion: Basil, Fennel, Kohlrabi, Onion Family. Sow Indoors: Not Recommended. Sow Outside: When soil temperature reaches 60 degrees. Seed 4 1 8 Plant Harvest: Harvest beans when they reach ¼ to 3/8 in diameter. Beans, Pole Day to Germination: 7-10 Good Companion: Carrot, Cauliflower, Chard, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Marigold, Pea, Potato, Rosemary, Strawberry. Bad Companion: Basil, Beet, Cabbage, Fennel, Kohlrabi, Onion Family, Radish, Sunflower. When to Plant: Mid May after dangerous frost Sow Indoors: Not Recommended. Sow Outside: When soil temperature reaches 60 degrees. Type Plant Spacing Depth Hill Spacing Seed 4/hill 3 apart 1 16 Plant Harvest: Regular picking will extend the harvest time.
Beets Day to Germination: 5 Good Companion: Bush Bean, Cabbage Family, Corn, Leek, Lettuce, Lima Bean, Onion, Radish. Bad Companion: Mustard, Pole Bean. Sow Indoors: 5 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: 3 to 4 weeks before last frost. Seed 3 1/2 2-4 Plant 3 2-4 Harvest: Pull or dig when beets are 1-1/2 to 2-1/2. Remove tops. Broccoli Day to Germination: 4-7 Good Companion: Bush Bean, Beet, Carrot, Celery, Chard, Cucumber, Dill, Lettuce, Mint, Nasturtium, Onion Family, Oregano, Potato, Rosemary, Sage, Spinach, Tomato. Bad Companion: Pole Bean, Snap Bean, Strawberry. Sow Indoors: 6 to 8 weeks before last frost. Transplant after seedlings are 3 tall. Sow Outside: Early Summer. Seed 16 1/4 12 Plant 16 1 12 Harvest: Cut head from stalk when it is dark green and fully formed.
Brussels Sprouts Day to Germination: 5-8 Good Companion: Bush Bean, Beets, Carrots, Celery, Cucumber, Lettuce, Nasturtium, Onion Family, Pea, Potato, Radish, Spinach, Tomato. Bad Companion: Kohlrabi, Pole Bean, Strawberry. Sow Indoors: 4 to 6 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: Early summer. Seed 16 to 18 1/4 12 Plant 16 to 18 12 Harvest: Break off the leaf stem below the buds when buds are 1/2 to 1 in size. Break off buds. Cabbage Day to Germination: 5 Good Companion: Bush Bean, Beets, Carrots, Celery, Cucumber, Dill, Lettuce, Mint, Nasturtium, Onion Family, Potato, Rosemary, Spinach, Thyme. Bad Companion: Pole Bean, Strawberry, Tomato. Sow Indoors: 4 to 6 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: 10 to 12 weeks before last frost. Seed 12 to 16 1/4 12 to 16 Plant 12 to 16 12 to 16 Harvest: Harvest after the head is the size of a softball or larger.
Carrots Day to Germination: 6 Good Companion: Bean, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Chive, Leaf Lettuce, Leek, Onion Family, Pea, Pepper, Radish, Rosemary, Sage, Tomato. Bad Companion: Celery, Dill, Parsnip. Sow Indoors: Not Recommended. Sow Outside: Early spring to midsummer. Seed 2 1/4 6 to 8 Plant Harvest: Carrots can be pulled in loose soil. Soil may need to be loosened up before pulling. Cauliflower Day to Germination: 6 Good Companion: Bush Bean, Beets, Carrots, Celery, Cucumber, Dill, Lettuce, Mint, Nasturtium, Onion Family, Pea, Potato, Rosemary, Sage, Spinach. Bad Companion: Pole Bean, Strawberry. Sow Indoors: 4 to 6 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: Last frost to late spring. Seed 15 1/4 12 Plant 15 12 Harvest: Harvest about 4 days after tying leaves for blanching.
Celery Day to Germination: 7 Good Companion: Almost everything. Bad Companion: Carrot, Parsley, Parsnip. Sow Indoors: 10 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: Not Recommended. Seed 8 1/4 12 Plant Harvest: Cut stalks at the soil line when stalks are large enough to suit you. Corn, Sweet Day to Germination: 4 Good Companion: Bush Bean, Beets, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Cucumber, Parsley, Pea, Early Potato, Pumpkin, Squash. Bad Companion: Tomato. Sow Indoors: Not Recommended. Sow Outside: 1 week after last frost. Seed 8 1 18 Plant Harvest: Break ears from stalks when there is a small amount of greenish silk at the top of the ear and the ends are brown and dried.
Cucumber Day to Germination: 3-4 Good Companion: Bush Bean, Broccoli, Cabbage Family, Corn, Dill, Eggplant, Lettuce, Nasturtium, Pea, Radish, Sunflower, Tomato. Bad Companion: Aromatic herbs, Potato. Sow Indoors: 3 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: After last frost. Seed 18 1/2 36 Plant 18 36 Harvest: Harvest whenever they are large enough to use. Eggplant Day to Germination: 7 Good Companion: Bush Bean, Pea, Pepper, Potato. Bad Companion: Fennel. Sow Indoors: 4 to 6 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: Not Recommended. Seed 1/4 Plant 18 12 Harvest: Break ears from stalks when there is a small amount of greenish silk at the top of the ear and the ends are brown and dried.
Kale Day to Germination: 5-7 Good Companion: Bush Bean, Beet, Celery, Cucumber, Lettuce, Onion, Potato. Bad Companion: Pole Bean, Tomato. Sow Indoors: 6 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: Late spring. Seed 16 1/2 12 Plant 16 12 Harvest: Cut leaves when they are large enough to use in salads. Kohlrabi Day to Germination: 5-7 Good Companion: Bush Bean, Beet, Celery, Cucumber, Lettuce, Nasturtium, Onion, Potato, Tomato. Bad Companion: Pole Bean. Sow Indoors: Not Recommended. Sow Outside: 1 month before last frost. Seed 6 to 8 1/2 12 Plant Harvest: Harvest when stems are 2 in diameter.
Leeks Day to Germination: 5-7 Good Companion: Bush Bean, Beet, Celery, Garlic, Onion, Parsley, Tomato. Bad Companion: Bean, Pea. Sow Indoors: 4 weeks before last frost. Transplant after seedlings are 8 tall. Trim off root ends and leaf tips when transplanting. Sow Outside: Not Recommended. Seed 6 1/4 12 Plant 6 12 Harvest: Harvest when plants are small for best flavor. Loosen soil and lift plants out of ground. Lettuce, Head Day to Germination: 7-14 Good Companion: Everything, especially Carrot, Garlic, Onion, Radish. Bad Companion: None Sow Indoors: 4 weeks before transplanting. Sow Outside: As soon as soil can be worked. Seed 8 1/4 12 Plant 8 12 Harvest: Harvest as soon as a firm heart is formed.
Lettuce, Leaf Day to Germination: 7-14 Good Companion: Everything, especially Carrot, Garlic, Onion, Radish. Bad Companion: None Sow Indoors: 4 weeks before transplanting. Sow Outside: As soon as soil can be worked. Seed 8 1/4 12 Plant 8 12 Harvest: Gather outer leaves as soon as they are large enough for a salad. Muskmelon Day to Germination: 3-5 Good Companion: Corn Bad Companion: Potato Sow Indoors: 3 weeks before transplanting. Sow Outside: After last frost Seed 16 1/2 16 Plant 16 16 Harvest: Harvest when rind changes to a yellow-buff color.
Okra Day to Germination: 5-14 Good Companion: Basil, Eggplant, Pepper. Bad Companion: None Sow Indoors: 5 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: After last frost in warm climates. Seed Plant 12 ¾ 12 Harvest: Harvest when pods are 2 long. Onions Day to Germination: 4-5 Good Companion: Beet, Cabbage Family, Carrot, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Parsnip, Pepper, Spinach, Strawberry, Tomato, Turnip. Bad Companion: Asparagus, Bean, Pea, Sage. Sow Indoors: 2 months before last frost. Sow Outside: In the spring. Seed ½ ¼ ½ Plant 3 to 4 9 to 12 Harvest: Pull onions when most of the tops have fallen over.
Parsnips Day to Germination: 12-14 Good Companion: Bush Bean, Garlic, Onion, Pea, Pepper, Potato, Radish. Bad Companion: Caraway, Carrot, Celery. Sow Indoors: Not Recommended. Sow Outside: As soon as soil can be worked. Seed 1 1/2 4 to 6 Plant Harvest: Best harvested after hard frost. Peanuts Day to Germination: 7-14 Good Companion: Beets, Carrots. Bad Companion: None. Sow Indoors: Not Recommended. Sow Outside: After last frost. Seed 18 3 to 4 18 Plant Harvest: Harvest when peanuts feel firm with dry papery outer skin, about 2 weeks after plants bloom. Lift plants with a fork and shake of soil.
Peas Day to Germination: 14 Good Companion: Carrot, Celery, Chicory, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Parsley, Early Potato, Radish, Spinach, Strawberry, Sweet Pepper, Turnip. Bad Companion: Onion, Late Potato. Sow Indoors: Not Recommended. Sow Outside: As soon as soil can be worked. Seed 1 1 1 staggered Plant Harvest: Pick when pods have filled out but not bulging. Peppers Day to Germination: 6-8 Good Companion: Carrot, Onion, Parsnip, Pea. Bad Companion: Fennel, Kohlrabi. Sow Indoors: 8 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: Not Recommended. Seed 1/4 Plant 12 12 Harvest: You can harvest when peppers are green or wait until they turn red.
Potatoes Day to Germination: Good Companion: Bush Bean, Cabbage Family, Corn, Horseradish, Marigold, Parsnip, Pea. Bad Companion: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Rutabaga, Squash Family, Sunflower, Tomato, Turnip. Sow Indoors: Not Recommended. Sow Outside: 3 weeks before last frost. Seed Tuber 12 3 to 4 12 Harvest: Harvest when foliage dies. Potatoes, Sweet Day to Germination: Good Companion: Marigold. Bad Companion: Beets, Carrots, Potato. Sow Indoors: Not Recommended. Sow Outside: 2 weeks after last frost. Set slips in loose soil. Harvest: Harvest before first frost.
Pumpkin Day to Germination: 6-10 Good Companion: Celeriac, Celery, Corn, Onion, Radish. Bad Companion: Potato. Sow Indoors: 3 to 4 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: When soil temperature reaches 70 degrees. Seed 12 ½ 12 Plant 12 12 Harvest: When stems begin to shrivel and die. Radish Day to Germination: 4-12 Good Companion: Bean, Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Nasturtium, Parsnip, Pea, Spinach. Bad Companion: Fennel. Sow Indoors: Not Recommended. Sow Outside: early spring and fall. Seed 2 ½ 9 Plant Harvest: Harvest when radish begins to push out of the soil.
Rutabaga Day to Germination: 3-5 Good Companion: Nasturtium, Onion Family, Pea. Bad Companion: Potato. Sow Indoors: Not Recommended. Sow Outside: Early spring. Seed 8 ½ 8 Plant Harvest: Pull or dig plants and cut the tops about 1 from the top of the root. Spinach Day to Germination: 7-14 Good Companion: Cabbage Family, Celery, Legumes, Lettuce, Onion, Pea, Radish, Strawberry. Bad Companion: Potato. Sow Indoors: 3 to 4 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: Early spring. Seed 3/4 ½ 12 Plant 3/4 12 Harvest: Start picking leaves as soon as they are big enough to use.
Squash, Summer Day to Germination: 6-10 Good Companion: Celeriac, Celery, Corn, Onion, Radish. Bad Companion: Potato. Sow Indoors: 3 to 4 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: When soil temperature reaches 70 degrees. Seed 12 ½ 12 Plant 12 12 Harvest: Pick when squash is young and small for best flavor. Squash, Winter Day to Germination: 6-10 Good Companion: Celeriac, Celery, Corn, Onion, Radish. Bad Companion: Potato. Sow Indoors: 3 to 4 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: When soil temperature reaches 70 degrees. Seed 12 ½ 12 Plant 12 12 Harvest: When stems begin to shrivel and die.
Strawberries Day to Germination: 7-14 Good Companion: Melon. Bad Companion: Broccoli, Cabbage Family. Sow Indoors: 8 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: Not Recommended. Seed 1/4 Plant 12 12 Harvest: Harvest when fruits turn crimson. Tomatillos Day to Germination: 7-14 Good Companion: Asparagus, Basil, Bush Bean, Cabbage Family, Carrot, Celery, Chive, Cucumber, Garlic, Head Lettuce, Marigold, Mint, Nasturtium, Onion, Parsley, Pepper, Pot Marigold. Bad Companion: Pole Bean, Dill, Fennel, Potato. Sow Indoors: 4 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: Not Recommended. Seed 1/4 Plant 24-1/2 24-1/2 Harvest: Husk usually splits when ripe.
Tomatoes Day to Germination: 6-8 Good Companion: Asparagus, Basil, Bush Bean, Cabbage Family, Carrot, Celery, Chive, Cucumber, Garlic, Head Lettuce, Marigold, Mint, Nasturtium, Onion, Parsley, Pepper, Pot Marigold. Bad Companion: Pole Bean, Dill, Fennel, Potato. Sow Indoors: 4 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: After all dangerous frost is past. Seed 1/2 Plant 15 15 Harvest: Harvest when tomatoes are ripe. Turnips Day to Germination: 2-5 Good Companion: Onion Family, Pea. Bad Companion: Potato. Sow Indoors: Not Recommended. Sow Outside: Early Spring. Seed 4 1/2 12 Plant Harvest: Harvest greens when they are young and roots when they are 1 to 3.
Watermelon Day to Germination: 3-5 Good Companion: Corn Bad Companion: Potato Sow Indoors: 3 weeks before transplanting. Sow Outside: After last frost Seed 16 1/2 16 Plant 16 16 Harvest: Harvest when tendril nearest fruit turns brown. Zucchini Day to Germination: 6-10 Good Companion: Celeriac, Celery, Corn, Onion, Radish. Bad Companion: Potato. Sow Indoors: 3 to 4 weeks before last frost. Sow Outside: When soil temperature reaches 70 degrees. Seed 12 ½ 12 Plant 12 12 Harvest: Pick when zucchini is 4 to 5 long.