Veggies 1 Flashcards
_ need full sun
Broccoli
Full sun plants produce best with _ hours of sun daily (range)
8-12
_ crops only need 6 hours of sun
Root
Save shady spots for _ plants
Leafy
Leafy plants only need _ hours of sun
4
A little afternoon shade can extend harvest of _
Greens that prefer cooler temps
East-west orientation has some benefits for
Frost protection
North-south orientation slightly increases
Sunlight
_ seedlings until they germinate
Mist
_ is traditionally the biggest planting date
Memorial Day
Broccoli and cabbage taste better when _
Harvested before heat of summer
Broccoli and cabbage also taste better when planted mid season for
Fall harvest
For decomposable pits to transplant _ (2)
Cut rim level to dirt
Cut sides vertically
Plant carrot seeds mixed with
Radish seeds
Why plant carrot seeds with radish seeds
Radishes mature fast and can be picked first
Excess watering can lead to root rot and
Other fungal diseases
Normal soil, water _ a week
1 inch
Water clay soil gardens _ a week
Once
Best to water early morning because
Wet foliage at night can invite disease problems
Mulch can be tilled in gardens in fall in clay soils to
Improve drainage
Mulch can be tilled in sandy soil in the fall to
Increase water holding capacity
Planting beans and corn too early can result in poor germination and
Risk of seed corn maggot damage
Plant unrelated crops next to each other to reduce spread of (2)
disease
Pests
If leaves are infested by insects,
Remove leaves
_ can trap aphids, white flies, and other pests
Yellow pans filled with soapy water
