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The Spring Planting Guide 2010 Soil/Sun: Prefers loose, well-drained, cool soil, but will tolerate a wide range. Sensitive to acidity; prefers pH 6.2-6.8. Full sun to partial shade. Suggested Varieties: Butterhead: Buttercrunch, Continuity, Optima. Leaf: Red Sails, Fire Mountain, Revolution. Crisphead, Summertime. Romaine: Cimarron, Valmaine. OKRA Cultivation: Sow seeds or plant transplants mid- RADISH Cultivation: Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep, 1/2 inch apart, March-August. Thin to 1-1 1/2 inches. Radishes require plentiful, consistent watering. Soil/Sun: Fertile, well-drained soil free of stones, pH 5.8-6.8. Full sun to partial shade. Suggested Varieties: Cherry Belle, Altaglobe, French Breakfast. May to mid-June. Soak seeds in warm water for 6-12 hours to improve germination, then sow 1/4-1/2 inch deep, 1 inch apart. Final spacing should be 12 inches. Soil/Sun: Rich, well-drained soil. Full sun. Suggested Varieties: Cajun Delight, Burgundy, Annie Oakley. RUTABAGA ONIONS SPINACH Cultivation: Plant seeds or transplants April-June. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep, 1/2 inch apart. Final spacing should be 4 inches for larger bulbs, 2 inches for smaller bulbs (and higher yields). Onions require con- sistent, even watering for good yields. Soil/Sun: Well-drained, fertile soil, pH 6.2-6.8. Full sun. Suggested Varieties: Sweet Spanish, Walla Walla Sweet, Yellow Ebenezer, Red Burgermaster, Redwing. Cultivation: Plant seeds or transplants March-June. Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep, 2-3 seeds per inch. Final spac- ing should be 8-10 inches. Soil/Sun: Well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade. Suggested Varieties: Giant Italian, Curled Dwarf. PARSNIPS Cultivation: Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep, 1 inch apart, April-July. Thin to 3-4 inches. Using fresh manure or high-nitrogen fertilizer will produce hairy roots. Hardy parsnips develop their best flavor after over- wintering through many frosts. Soil/Sun: Loose, well-drained, fertile soil free of stones. Heavy clay soil can cause crooked or cracked roots. Full sun to partial shade. Suggested Varieties: Gladiator, All American. PEAS Cultivation: Sow seeds 1 inch deep, 1 inch apart in a 3-inch-wide band; space these rows 18 inches apart. Support with a trellis. Don’t use high-nitrogen fertilizer. Soil/Sun: Well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0. Full sun to light shade. Suggested Varieties: Snow Peas: Oregon Sugar Pod, Oregon Giant. Sugar Snap Peas: Cascadia, Sugar Snap. PEPPERS Cultivation: Plant transplants May-June, 12-18 inches apart. Black plastic mulch will speed early growth and help warm the soil. Soil/Sun: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil, full sun. Suggested Varieties: Sweet Bell: California Wonder, Gypsy. Hot: Anaheim, Jalapeno, Ancho. POTATOES Cultivation: Plant spuds starting on St. Patrick’s Day through June. Space 10-12 inches in rows 2 feet apart. Hill up soil over the growing foliage or mulch with straw to increase yields. Soil/Sun: Potatoes prefer loose, well-drained, acidic soil (pH 4.8-5.5) and full sun. Suggested Varieties: Yukon Gold, White Rose, Yellow Finn, Purple Peruvian, Red Pontiac. PUMPKINS Cultivation: Plant transplants late May-early June in hills 4 feet apart. Water generously. Black plastic mulch can speed growth. Soil/Sun: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil, pH 5.8-6.8, with full sun. Suggested Varieties: Frosty, Small Sugar, Spirit, Cinderella. Consider the benefi ts D D D D D D Seasonal Maint. Agreements Weekly, Bi Weekly, Monthly Dedicated Days & Times Level Billing Shrubs, Hedges, Ornamentals Mulch, Fertilizer.....and more! Cultivation: Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep, 2 inches apart, June-July 15. Thin to 6 inches. Flavor improves after frost. Soil/Sun: Loose, well-drained soil, pH above 6.0. Tolerates low fertility. Full sun to partial shade. Suggested Varieties: Marian, Laurentian. Cultivation: Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep, 1 inch apart, March-August. Thin to 6-12 inches by harvesting baby greens. Water generously; dry soil and heat encourage bolting. Soil/Sun: Rich, well-drained soil. Sensitive to acidic soils; pH 6.5-7.5. Full to partial sun. Suggested Varieties: Olympia, Bloomsdale, Tyee, Skookum. SUMMER SQUASH, ZUCCHINI PARSLEY Natural Wonders Lawn & Landscape Care LLC Cultivation: Plant seeds or transplants May 15-June 15. Sow seeds 1/2-1 inch deep in hills, 4-5 seeds per hill. Space hills 3-4 feet; thin seedlings to 2 per hill. Requires consistent watering for good fruit set. Black plastic mulch speeds growth. Seeds will rot in cold, wet ground. Soil/Sun: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil, pH 5.8-6.8, full sun. Suggested Varieties: Squash: Yellow Crookneck, Sunburst, Butterstick. Zucchini: Gold Rush, Spacemiser. 541-228-5567 visit us at www.naturalwonders.me Spring Plant Sale & Benefit Perennials, natives, trees, organic veggie, herb, flower starts and more! Saturday, March 27th, 10am-5pm WINTER SQUASH Cultivation: Sow seeds 1/2-1 inch deep in hills, 4-5 seeds per hill, May 15-June 15. Space hills 4-6 feet; thin seedlings to 2 per hill. Soil/Sun: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil, pH 5.8-6.8, full sun. Suggested Varieties: Gold Nugget, Acorn, Zenith Butternut, Waltham Butternut, Spaghetti. SWISS CHARD Cultivation: Sow seeds 1/2-1 inch deep, 2-6 inches apart, April-July. Thin to 6-12 inches. Harvest leaves throughout the season to encourage new growth. Soil/Sun: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0. Full sun to partial shade. Suggested Varieties: Rhubarb, Fordhook Giant, Bright Lights. Grassroots Garden 1465 Coburg Road (541) 343-2822 www.foodforlanecounty.org Come see us at the H&G Show TOMATOES Cultivation: Plant transplants May-June. Space deter- minate varieties 18-24 inches; space indeterminate vari- eties 20-30 inches. Place transplants with the lower leaf set just above soil level. Tomatoes should be staked or supported by a trellis. Soil/Sun: Fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Clays and loams produce higher yields, but loose soil warms faster and provides an earlier harvest. Prefers pH 6.0-6.8 but will tolerate acidic soils. Suggested Varieties: Early: Oregon Spring, Willamette VF, Medford, Big Beef, Early Cascade. Sauce: Oregon Star, Principe Borghese. Cherry: Gold Nugget, Sun Gold, Isis Candy. TURNIPS Cultivation: Sow seeds 1/4-1/2 inch deep, 1 inch apart, April-September. Thin to 4-6 inches. Flavor best if har- vested during cool weather. Soil/Sun: Fertile, loose, well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.5. Full sun to partial shade. Suggested Varieties: Purple Top White Globe, Scarlet Ball, Shogoin (greens). March 11-14th in booth #724/725! and Jackie , Bloomer's Green Thumb, during her talks about: Pacifi c NW Garden Style (Thursday @ 6 p.m.); Making More (Friday @ 6:30 p.m.); Sensuous Plants (Saturday @ 2p.m.); and Landscaping on a budget (Sunday 2 p.m.). 89719 Armitage Rd. Eugene, OR • 541-687-5919 McCARTNEY TREE SURGERY Doak Creek Native Plant Nursery Create new landscapes & gardens this spring with our great selection of native plants We offer design services & consulting 484-9206 By Appt. 83331 JACKSON MARLOW RD. • EUGENE www.doakcreeknursery.com BLOGS.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM • WWW.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM CARING FOR TREES SINCE 1979 & STILL GOING STRONG Pruning • Removal • Consultation 514-343-0910 CCB#65551 EUGENE WEEKLY MARCH 11, 2010 21
