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How often to plant more seeds

Since this year I would like to have an ongoing supply of greens from my smallish planting bed, how often should I plant more seeds? Do I start now? When should I add the final seeds for the year?

margaret duffy asked in Edibles & Herbs about 1 year ago | Report

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    Hi Margaret,

    Yes, I agree with Sarah that planting greens every 2 weeks is the correct timing. It's important to remember to prick out baby plants when they come up too close together, and that's not only a bit tedious, but also hard to do emotionally because they are so cute! They must be spaced at least 10" apart in order to grow to size.

    You can also plant peas, now, but soak them in water overnight before planting them shallowly in the ground.

    Onion plants, available for sale now, would fit nicely between your lettuce plants since they grow vertically.

    Wait until June to plant warm season herbs such as basil unless you can plant seeds under a grow light inside. Otherwise, buy small plants in June.

    Nita-Jo--Northwest Horticultural Society

    Nita-Jo answered in Edibles & Herbs about 1 year ago | Report
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    Hi Margaret!
    I would say, for your green-eating pleasure, plant every 2 weeks. Of course this may get you piled up in greens during the warmer months, but just scale back the seed sowing accordingly. In the spring and fall, growth is slower and 2 weeks is just about right for us on the farm. May you grow green all season long!

    Sarah Cassidy answered in Edibles & Herbs about 1 year ago | Report
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