 | Beans- Sow seeds 1″ deep directly in garden after all danger of frost.
- Spacing: four plants per sq. ft. for bush beans, six to eight plants per sq. ft. for pole beans
- Plant second crop of bush beans (if needed) two weeks after first planting
- Days to harvest: 50-80 days from seed, depending on variety. Not frost-hardy.
- Hint: Add a legume inoculant when planting to increase vigor and yield.
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 | Cucumbers- Plant seeds indoors 1/2″ deep three weeks before last frost, or seed in garden after frost.
- Transplant into garden after frost and when soil is 65 to 70 degrees F.
- Spacing one per sq. ft. for bush type; two per sq. ft. for vining type.
- Extend harvest with a second crop, planted two weeks later.
- Days to harvest: 50 to 60 days after transplanting. Not frost-hardy.
- Hint: Use row covers until flowering to keep off insects.
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 | Okra- Start seeds indoors four to six weeks before the last frost.
- Transplant into garden after soil reaches 65 degrees F. and nighttime temperatures stay above 60.
- Spacing: one plant per sq. ft.
- Days to harvest: 50 to 70 days, depending on weather.
- Hint: Use black plastic to warm soil and intensify heat around the plant.
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 | Cauliflower- Start seedlings indoors ¼ to 1/2″ deep five to six weeks before last spring frost.
- Transplant into garden after frost.
- Spacing: one plant per sq. ft.
- Days to harvest: 50 to 80 days from transplant. Somewhat frost-hardy.
- Hints: Don't disturb roots when transplanting; keep evenly moist.
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 | Tomatoes- Plant seeds 1/4″ deep indoors, six to eight weeks before last frost
- Transplant into garden one to two weeks after last frost or when soil reaches 65 degrees F.
- Spacing: one plant per sq. ft. Grow early season crops nearby to allow more room later.
- Days to harvest: 55 to 100 days from transplanting, depending on variety. Not frost-hardy
- Hint: Remove lower leaves before planting and bury extra stem.
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 | Summer Squash- Plant seeds 3/4″ deep indoors or outdoors three weeks after last frost, or when soil is 70 degrees F.
- Transplant three weeks after last frost, or when soil is 70 degrees F.
- When picked frequently, plants will produce continuously until frost.
- Spacing: one plant per sq. ft. for bush varieties; two plants per sq. ft. for vining types growing on trellis.
- Days to harvest: 30 to 40 days from transplant; 40 to 50 from seed. Not frost-hardy.
- Hint: Start under garden fabric (row covers) to protect from insects.
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