Everything you need to know to grow a successful and delicious veggie garden with the Seed Library. Solanum lycoperscium Annual Planting: Start indoors 7 - 9 weeks before the last spring frost Harvest Days: 80 - 90 Light: Sun Spacing: 18” - 36” Height: 36” - 96” Depth: ¼” Water: 1” - 2” per week Germination: 7 - 10 days Notes: Relocate seedlings outdoors after the last spring frost. Watering on a regular schedule helps avoid blossom-end rot and/or cracking. Eruca vesicaria sativa Annual Planting: Sow directly outdoors when soil temperature reaches 40°F Harvest Days: 40 - 45 Light: Sun, partial shade Spacing: 6” - 12” Height: 12” - 18” Depth: ¼” Water: 1” per week Germination: 7 days; slightly longer in cold temperatures Notes: Can tolerate light frosts. Can also be grown as a microgreen or in containers. This slow to bolt variety resembles dandelion leaves. Raphanus sativus Annual Planting: Sow directly outdoors when soil temperature reaches 60°F Harvest Days: 50 Light: Sun Spacing: 4” - 6” Height: 6” - 18” Depth: ½” Water: 1” per week Germination: 4 - 11 days Notes: For symmetrical radishes, plant in raised beds in loosely worked soil. Zea mays Annual Planting: Sow directly outdoors when soil temperature reaches 60°F Harvest Days: 105 Light: Sun Spacing: 6” - 9” Height: 72” Depth: 1” Water: 1” per week Germination: 7 - 14 days Notes: Arrange in blocks of at least 4 rows for proper pollination, which is needed for well-filled ears. Cucurbita moschata Annual Planting: Sow directly outdoors after the last spring frost and soil temperature is 65°F - 70°F Harvest Days: 110 Light: Sun Spacing: 18” - 24” Height: 6” - 24” Depth: 1” Water: 1” - 2” per week Germination: 5 - 10 days Notes: Prolific producer. Regardless of color or size, winter squash are generally ripe once the stem is solid and rind is tough, unable to be pierced by a fingernail. Clip squash from the vine with shears leaving about 4" of stem intact and, once harvested, leave out to naturally cure in the sun for 10-14 days. The curing process will help winter squash last up to 3 months longer after harvesting. Capsicum annuum Annual Planting: Sow directly outdoors 2 weeks before the last spring frost or start indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last spring frost Harvest Days: 70 - 75 Light: Sun Spacing: 8” Height: 24” Depth: ¼” Water: 1” per week. Germination: 16 - 20 days Notes: Transplant after all danger of frost has passed. Can be treated as a perennial if plant is moved indoors over the winter. Cucurbita pepo Annual Planting: Sow directly outdoors after the last spring frost Harvest Days: 50 Light: Sun Spacing: 24” Height: 18” - 24” Depth: 1” Water:1” - 2” per week Germination: 7 - 14 days Notes: In Italy, zucchini are harvested small, with flowers still attached. Very tender and results in a profusion of blooms. Cucurbita pepo Annual Planting: Sow directly outdoors after the last spring frost Harvest Days: 58 Light: Sun Spacing: 18” - 24” Height: 24” - 48” Depth: 1” Water: 1” per week. Germination: 7 - 14 days Notes: Continuous yield. Flowers are also edible. Raphanus sativus Annual Planting: Start seeds indoors in a tray or sprouting jar. Spread seeds evenly and mist with water. Cover seeds and place in a dark area for 3 - 5 days. Rinse and drain the seeds 2 - 3 times a day. After the initial 3 - 5 days, move the seeds into indirect sunlight until ready to harvest. Harvest Days: 10 - 15 Light: Sun Spacing: ⅛” - ¼” Height: 2” Depth: Surface sow Water: Water from bottom and mist regularly Germination: 5 - 7 days Notes: Grow in a protected area indoors. Cucurbita pepo Annual Planting: Sow directly outdoors after the last spring frost and soil temperature is 65°F - 70°F Harvest Days: 105 Light: Sun Spacing: 6’ Height: 6” - 24” Depth: 1” Water: 1” - 2” per week Germination: 7 - 14 days Notes: Good for carving or pie. Trim tertiary leaves to save on space and produce larger pumpkins. Cucumis sativus Annual Planting: Sow directly outdoors after the last spring frost, or start indoors 3 - 4 weeks before the last spring frost Harvest Days: 65 Light: Sun Spacing: 12” Height: 96” Depth: ½” Water: 2” per week Germination: 5 - 10 days Notes: Water regularly. If planted near seeded cucumbers, this variety will also make seeds due to cross-pollination. Cucumis sativus Annual Planting: Start indoors 4 - 6 weeks before the last spring frost Harvest Days: 55 - 60 Light: Sun Spacing: 36” - 48” Height: 6” - 12” Depth: 1” Water: 1” per week Germination: 3 - 10 days Notes: Cucumbers perform best when grown on 8" tall mounds. Provide a trellis to minimize crowding. Shallow roots will benefit from regular watering and top layer of mulch. Do not plant near basil, cauliflower, or potatoes. Brassica rapa var. chinensis Annual Planting: Sow directly outdoors after the last spring frost or start indoors 4 - 5 weeks before the last spring frost Harvest Days: 40 - 50 Light: Sun Spacing: 3” - 8” Height: 5” Depth: ⅛” Water: 1” per week Germination: 7 - 12 days Notes: Prefers cooler temps. May bolt in hot weather. Brassica Oleracea Capitata Biennial Planting: Sow outdoors after the last spring frost or 10 weeks before the first fall frost. Harvest Days: 60 - 95 Light: Sun Spacing: 18”- 24” Height: 12”- 15” Depth: ¼” Water: 1”- 2” of water per week Germination: 5 - 14 days Notes: Works in smaller garden spaces. Daucus carota subsp. Sativus Annual Planting: Sow directly outdoors in sandy, looser soil when soil temperature reaches 55°F - 70°F Harvest Days: 65 - 75 Light: Sun Spacing: 1” - 2” Height: 7” roots with mounding leafy top Depth: ½” Water: 1” per week. Germination: 14 - 21 days Notes: Increase water to 2” per week as crop matures. Allow roots to dry between watering to avoid forked roots. Beta vulgaris var. cicla Biennial Planting: Direct sow outdoors two weeks before last frost Harvest Days: 60 Light: Sun Spacing: 12” Height: 12”-18” Depth: ½” Water: 1” per week Germination: 5-14 days Notes: Excellent cool weather plant that will not bolt in summer heat. Use in place of spinach; ornamental too. Brassica oleracea var. capitata Annual Planting: Start indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last spring frost Harvest Days: 90 - 110 Light: Sun, partial shade Spacing: 18” - 24” Height: 12” - 30” Depth: ¼” Water: 1” - 2” per week. Germination: 5 - 12 days Notes: Relocate seedlings outdoors after the last spring frost. Heads can weigh up to 5 lbs. Benefits from regular fertilizing. Lactuca sativa Annual Planting: Sow directly outdoors when soil temperature reaches 60°F, or start indoors 3 - 4 weeks before the last spring frost Harvest Days: 30 - 51 Light: Partial shade Spacing: 8” Height: 12” Depth: Barley cover Water: 2” per week Germination: 7 - 15 days Notes: Grows best at 60°F – 65°F and germinates best below 70°F. Can tolerate light frosts. Solanum Lycoperscium Annual Planting: Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last spring frost, keep in a warm area with plenty of sun. Harvest Days: 80 Light: Sun Spacing: 18”- 36” Height: 4’- 6’ Depth: ¼”- ½” Water: 1” of water per week Germination: 7 - 10 Notes: Disease resistant paste tomato. Capsicum annuum var. grossum Annual Planting: Start indoors 6 - 8 weeks prior to the last frost Harvest Days: 60 - 80 Light: Sun Spacing: 24” - 36” Height: 24” Depth: ¼” Water: 1” per week. Germination: 8 - 10 days Notes: Relocate seedlings outdoors once soil temperatures reach 60°F or higher. Peppers kept on plant until red have a slight heat if eaten with the seeds. Cucurbita pepo Annual Planting: Sow directly outdoors after the last spring frost or start indoors 3 - 4 weeks before the last spring frost Harvest Days: 80 - 100 Light: Sun Spacing: 4’ - 8’ Height: 4’ Depth: 1” Water: 2” per week. Germination: 4 - 14 days Notes: Regardless of color or size, winter squash are generally ripe once the stem is solid and rind is tough, unable to be pierced by a fingernail. Clip squash from the vine with shears leaving about 4" of stem intact and, once harvested, leave out to naturally cure in the sun for 10 - 14 days. The curing process will help winter squash last up to 3 months longer after harvesting. Spinacia oleracea Annual Planting: Sow directly outdoors 5 - 6 weeks before the last spring frost Harvest Days: 35 - 50 Light: Sun Spacing: 2” - 4” Height: 9” - 15” Depth: ¼” Water: 1 ½” per week. Germination: 7 - 21 days Notes: Prefers cool weather. Can also be planted in autumn. Citrullus lanatus Annual Planting: Sow directly outdoors after the last spring frost or start indoors 3 - 4 weeks before the last spring frost Harvest Days: 75 - 80 Light: Sun Spacing: 36” - 48” Height: 12” - 18” Depth: 1” Water: 2” per week Germination: 4 - 12 days Notes: Plant requires ample water to produce fruit. Harvest when vine tendril is completely brown without any sign of green. Pisum sativum Annual Planting: Sow directly outdoors when soil temperature reaches 40°F Harvest Days: 58 Light: Sun Spacing: 1 ½” Height: 72” Depth: ½” - 1” Water: ½” per week Germination: 7 - 10 days Notes: Needs support, remove string prior to eating. Brassica rapa var. narinosa Annual Planting: Sow directly outdoors after the last spring frost, or start indoors 3 - 4 weeks before the last spring frost Harvest Days: 25 - 45 Light: Sun, partial shade Spacing: 2” - 3” Height: 6” - 12” Depth: ¼” Water: 1” per week Germination: 7 days Notes: Harvest with a knife when leaves reach desired size, about 3”- 6". Make sure to cut above the basal plate for cut-and-come-again harvests. Cut again when plants are at desired size, 5 - 14 days depending on variety and season. Phaseolus vulgaris Annual Planting: Sow directly outdoors after the last spring frost Harvest Days: 55 - 70 Light: Sun Spacing: 2” Height: 15” - 20” Depth: 1” Water: 1” - 3” per week Germination: 8 - 10 days Notes: Green, yellow, and purple beans. Pick regularly to encourage new pods. Solanum lycopersicum Annual Planting: Start indoors 7 - 9 weeks before the last spring frost Harvest Days: 80 Light: Sun Spacing: 36” Height: 60” - 72” Depth: ¼” Water: 2” per week Germination: 7 - 10 days Notes: Relocate seedlings outdoors after the last spring frost. Watering on a regular schedule helps avoid blossom-end rot and/or cracking. Solanum lycopersicum Annual Planting: Start indoors 5 - 6 weeks before last spring frost Harvest Days: 59 Light: Sun Spacing: 12” - 24” Height: 6” - 18” Depth: ¼” Water: 1” - 2” per week Germination: 7 - 14 days Notes: Relocate seedlings outdoors after the last spring frost. Should be staked, trellised, or caged, and pruned for best results; fruit ripens over an extended period. Solanum lycopersicum Annual Planting: Start indoors 5-6 weeks before last spring frost Harvest Days: 78 Light: Sun Spacing: 24” - 36” Height: 36” - 84” Depth: ¼” Water: 1” - 2” per week Germination: 7 - 14 days Notes: Relocate seedlings outdoors after the last spring frost. Should be staked, trellised, or caged, and pruned for best results; fruit ripens over an extended period. Solanum lycoperscium Annual Planting: Start indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last spring frost Harvest Days: 78 Light: Sun Spacing: 24” - 36” Height: 36” - 96” Depth: ¼” Water: 1” - 2” per week Germination: 5 - 14 days Notes: Relocate seedlings outdoors after the last spring frost. Use a cage or stakes to support.Amana Orange Tomato
Arugula
Black Spanish Radish
Blue Corn
Butternut Squash
Cayenne Pepper
Cocozelle Zucchini
Crookneck Squash
Daikon Radish Microgreen
Jack O’Lantern Pumpkin
Lemon Cucumber
Muncher Cucumber
Pak Choi
Premier Kale
Rainbow Blend Carrots
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Red Cabbage
Red Salad Bowl
Rio Grande Tomato
Shishito Pepper
Spaghetti Squash
Spinach
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Sugar Snap Peas
Tatsoi Asian Greens
Tricolor Bush Bean
Vintage Wine Tomato
White Cherry Tomato
Yellow Brandywine Tomato
Yellow Pear Cherry Tomato