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Grab this Organic Gardening Checklist that will help guide you in planning and planting your veggies for the whole year by subscribing to the popular AOC newsletter and gaining access to the library full of free printables! Then direct sow the vegetables you can plant when the ground can be worked 2-4 weeks before.

You'll want to start the seeds indoors that you need 4-8 weeks before that date, depending on the variety.

When should you plant your vegetable garden in spring?Īs you can see from above, the last frost date calendar is your friend here.

Onions - seeds, sets, and/or transplants (I usually plant sets and transplants, as I haven't had much luck in my area sowing seed directly).

Broccoli (can sow 2 weeks before last frost, but it's best to start indoors 8 weeks before and transplant out at the last frost date).

Kale and Chard (sow 2-3 weeks before last frost or start indoors 6 weeks before - they tend to do better for me as transplants).

Beets (sow directly 2-3 weeks before last frost - can also be succession planted like carrots).

Carrots (sow directly 2 weeks before last frost and keep sowing every two weeks through June for a season long harvest).

Lettuce (sow directly 2 weeks before last frost or when your soil temp is 40-55 degrees - TIP: I like to start some seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date and set them out as transplants at the same time I lay the first seed, giving a staggered harvest).

Radishes (sow directly 4-6 weeks before last frost date).

Spinach (sow directly 4-6 weeks before last frost date).

Peas - snow, snap, and English peas (sow directly in ground 4-6 weeks before your last frost date - find your frost dates here).

Here are the vegetables that do best planted out in spring: So I thought I'd share with you what you can plant in the spring, a garden tour of what our farmhouse raised bed vegetable garden looks like in late winter and my vegetable plan for the coming gardening year.įirst, what are the best veggies to plant in spring? Plus, the neat boxes and rows on the plan look so tidy and if you've gardened before you know that doesn't last long in real life, lol.

You get to pick where you'll fit in all the things you want to grow. Why? Because it's still that fun dream time when the garden is perfect - no bugs, ground squirrels, or late frosts to ruin your efforts.

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Plus a new free online garden planner that may help you plan, too.ĭo you enjoy planning your vegetable garden as much as I do? Next to sipping tea on a cold January day while circling the vegetables and flowers I want to grow for the season, planning where - and when - to plant those seeds is my favorite activity.

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There are always challenges, and no growing season is perfect for everything, but that’s half the adventure.īe sure to see the Resources section for free raised bed building plans and more.It's time to plan your vegetable garden for the season - which may be one of the most fun things we gardeners do! Plan out your beds, start seeds, and plan for succession growing to get the most from your garden as you can. You may also need some sort of barrier or fencing to prevent animals from eating your crops. No matter what style you choose, also think about mulch around the beds, spacing for easy reach, walkways, how much soil will be needed (if filling containers), and the usual plant needs including light, water, and airflow. See: 10 Top Vegetables to Grow in Containers From Spring to Fall However, the size can make them vulnerable to severe temperatures (hot and cold) and they require more attention for watering. Containers act just like raised beds on a smaller scale: you can control the soil and they are portable. If using raised beds, make sure you select the right wood, safe for food growing gardens.ģ.

They can extend the growing season by retaining warmth and it’s easy to add covers.

You can put good soil right where you need it.

You may have to remove grass lawn or debris to get started.Ģ. In-ground beds are the traditional way to grow and work fine if you have fairly flat terrain and good soil. If you are planning to build your own veggie garden, there are lots of things to consider.ġ. I started out with a very narrow yard-just 8-feet wide-but made use of every inch with raised beds filled with vegetables, herbs, and flowers. While some of them have larger yards (backyards and front yards), you really can grow vegetables in any size space. These vegetable garden ideas come from home gardens including my own.

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