HORT1 - 7.02 - Establish a Garden

HORT1 - 7.02 - Establish a Garden

Poll

Have you ever created a garden from scratch?

• Yes

• No

Planting Seeds by Seasons

Fall

Vegetable seeds such as lettuce, kale, mustard, broccoli, cabbage, collards, radish and onions are examples of cool season crops.

Planting Seeds by Seasons

Winter

Vegetable seeds (mid-February through early March) such as carrots, onions, peas, potatoes, turnip, lettuce and radish are examples of cool season crops.

Planting Seeds by Seasons

Spring

Vegetable seeds such as beans, corn, pumpkin (harvest in the fall) and cucumber will are examples of warm season crops.

Planting Seeds by Seasons

Summer

Vegetable seeds to plant are brussel sprouts, okra, beans, cucumbers, kale and radish are examples of summer crops. 

Poll

Have you ever started plants from seed (other than in the greenhouse)?

• Yes

• No

Cool Season VS Warm Season Seeds

Multiple Choice

Julie planted lettuce and spinach plants in her garden. These plants are considered:

• any season

• non season

• cool season

• warm season

Plants by Seasons

Fall  Vegetable plants such as broccoli, cabbage, lettuce and onions (sets) are examples of cool season crops.

Winter  Vegetable plants such as lettuce and spinach are examples of cool season crops.

Spring Vegetable plants such as tomatoes, peppers, squash and cucumbers are examples of warm season crops.

Summer Vegetable plants such as okra, cauliflower, cucumbers and kale are examples of summer crops.

 

Cool Season VS Warm Season Plants

Multiple Choice

What should Paul plant in his spring garden?

• Broccoli, lettuce, and spinach

• Kale, lettuce, and spinach

• Tomatoes, peppers, and squash

Maintenance

Stake plants as needed in the garden.

Control pests  Keeping your garden clean of debris and dead plants. Check for pest problems and practice non chemical methods to control pests. 

Harvest plants as they mature.

Do not let plants over ripen or decay on the plant as this will lead to pest issues.

Multiple Choice

Henry found the best time to plant his onion sets is in the:

• fall

• spring

• summer

• winter