Garden Plans > 2018: Shell Family Garden

About this Garden Plan

Family perennial fruit and annual vegetable garden.

Plan Type, Soil and Location

Garden Location: 450 Whitestone Circle, Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
Garden Size: 39' 11" x 59' 11"
Garden Type: Home garden
Garden Layout: Raised Beds
Sun or Shade: Sunny
Garden Soil Type: Good soil

Plan Notes

Garden Plan

Plant List

 PlantNumberSpacingSpacing in RowsNotes
Basil 187"5" x 9"Transplant May 21- Aug 6th 1-3 plantings. Prune seed heads off tops of plants before they flower to keep plants producing new leaves.
Beans (Bush Snap)
 Hickok
169"5" x 1' 1"Direct seed April 30- Aug 6 every 2-3 weeks. (bush type recomended, pole type requires supports, but can be easier to see when picking)
Blueberry 142' 11"2' 11" x 2' 11"Buy from bare root stock. Transplant in Spring. Net once friuting begins. Prune back weaker branches in Summer before flowers develope) Purchase two year plants if possible and transplant them in holes 12' deep and 12" wide 1/2 native soil and 1/2 peat moss. Supplier: Stark bros
Bok Choy 187"7" x 9"Direct seed or transplant every 1-2 weeks Apr 30- Sept 17 Variety: Pac Choi Supplier: Territorial Seed
Carrot
 Yaya
2883"3" x 5"Direct seed every 2-3 weeks April 2 - July 23 (pelleted seed recommended)
Carrot
 Nectar Organic
2883"3" x 5"Direct seed every 2-3 weeks April 2 - July 23 (pelleted seed recommended)
Chili Pepper 91' 1"11" x 1' 3"Transplant 1-3 successins May 14- June 25 Supplier: Local Nursery
Cilantro
 Cruiser
727"5" x 9"Direct seed weekly April 30- Sept 17
Cucumber
 Bush Pickle
161' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Direct Seed May 28- July 23 successions every 4 weeks (7 successions possible) (trellis recomended for larger varieties)
Dill
 Fernleaf
187"5" x 9"Transplant or Direct seed weekly for as many weeks as you want April 30- Sept 17
Garlic
 Music
645"3" x 9"Plant from cloves 1 time in early fall for overwintering. Mulch in with compost, leaves, or straw. Supplier: Territorial Seed
Grape Vine 44' 11"4' 11" x 4' 11"Trellis needs rebuilt, plants need respaced and pruned. Supplier: (If new cultivars are desired) Stark Bros.
Kale
 Nero Di Toscana
31' 3"1' 1" x 1' 5"Direct seed or transplant every 4 weeks Apr 16 - Aug 20
Lettuce (Crisphead)
 Buttercrunch
369"7" x 11"Direct seed (most efficient from pelleted seed) or transplant weekly April 2 - Sept 17
Lettuce (Crisphead)
 Little Gem Organic
369"7" x 11"Direct seed (most efficient from pelleted seed) or transplant weekly April 2 - Sept 17
Mint
 Mojito
17"5" x 9"Plant once. Purchase from local nursery and transplant into pot. Move into protected area for overwintering if possible.
Onion 645"3" x 7"Plant from slips ~April 16, 1 planting Recommended variety: Candy Supplier: Territorial Seeds, Johnny's Seeds or Stark bros
Onion (Fall planted) 645"5" x 9"Plant from seed 1 time in early fall for overwintering. Mulch in with compost, leaves, or straw. Variety: Bridger
Oregano
 Greek
17"5" x 9"Plant once. Purchase from local nursery and transplant into pot. Move into protected area for overwintering if possible.
Peas
 Sugar Ann (OG)
1443"3" x 7"Direct seed April 2 only 1 time (trellis recommended)
Pepper 91' 1"11" x 1' 3"Transplant 1-3 successins May 14- June 25 Supplier: Local Nursery
Pepper
 California Wonder 300
91' 1"11" x 1' 3"Transplant 1-3 successins May 14- June 25 Supplier: Local Nursery
Potatoes (Early) 91' 3"1' 1" x 1' 7"Direct seed 1 time in early spring, create slight hill on top of rows Recommended Varietiy: Organic Yukon Gem Supplier : Stark Bros.
Potatoes (Maincrop) 41' 5"1' 1" x 2' 5"Direct seed 1 time in early spring, create slight hill on top of rows Recommended Varietiy: Organic Butte Supplier : Stark Bros.
Raspberry 82' 3"1' 11" x 2' 11"Already planted, net once fruiting begins. Prune all brambles that have already fruited (they will look woody and dead) in fall. Can also be leveled in fall if desired. (can be trellised)
Rosemary 17"7" x 7"Plant once. Purchase from local nursery and transplant into pot. Move into protected area for overwintering if possible.
Sage 111"11" x 1' 3"Plant once. Purchase from local nursery and transplant into pot. Move into protected area for overwintering if possible.
Spinach
 Bloomsdale Savoy
187"5" x 11"Direct seed as early as soil can be worked. May be transplanted (season dependent on variety, read seed description)
Squash (Summer)
 Delta
41' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Direct seed 1-3 successions May 14- Jul 23 (hilling recommended)
Strawberry 181' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Transplant from bare root stock in early spring. Will fruit the second and third year. Start new patch in third year for continuous annual crop. Choose varieties that are disease resistant. Supplier: Territorial Seed or Stark Bros.
Swiss Chard
 Bright Lights
31' 1"11" x 1' 3"Direct seed or transplant Apr 30 - Aug 20 every four weeks (Transplanting recommended when possible)
Thyme
 English
111"11" x 1' 3"Plant once. Purchase from local nursery and transplant into pot. Move into protected area for overwintering if possible.
Tomatillo 12' 11"2' 11" x 2' 11"Transplant 1 time May 14- June 25 Supplier: Local Nursery or Grow at Home, LLC.
Tomato (Large) 81' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Transplant 1-3 times after May 14, staking and pruning (remove suckers and reduce to one main stem) required for indeterminate varieties, cages for determinate varieties (see variety description.) Choose varieties that suit your needs from local nursery.
Tomato (Small) 81' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Transplant 1-3 times after May 14, staking and pruning (remove suckers and reduce to one main stem) required for indeterminate varieties, cages for determinate varieties (see variety description.) Choose varieties that suit your needs from local nursery.
Zucchini
 Easypick Gold
41' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Direct seed 1-3 successions May 14- Jul 23 (hilling recommended)

Planting Times

Plant List key
 PlantJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Basil
Beans (Bush Snap)
 Hickok
Blueberry
Bok Choy
Carrot
 Yaya
Carrot
 Nectar Organic
Chili Pepper
Cilantro
 Cruiser
Cucumber
 Bush Pickle
Dill
 Fernleaf
Garlic
 Music
Grape Vine
Kale
 Nero Di Toscana
Lettuce (Crisphead)
 Buttercrunch
Lettuce (Crisphead)
 Little Gem Organic
Mint
 Mojito
Onion
Onion (Fall planted)
Oregano
 Greek
Peas
 Sugar Ann (OG)
Pepper
Pepper
 California Wonder 300
Potatoes (Early)
Potatoes (Maincrop)
Raspberry
Rosemary
Sage
Spinach
 Bloomsdale Savoy
Squash (Summer)
 Delta
Strawberry
Swiss Chard
 Bright Lights
Thyme
 English
Tomatillo
Tomato (Large)
Tomato (Small)
Zucchini
 Easypick Gold



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