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Suggest Ideal Planting Companions For Vegetables: The following is a list of vegetables and their
ideal planting companions, plus combinations to avoid:

Beans-like celery and cucumbers but dislike onions and fennel.

Beets are compatible with bush beans, lettuce, onions, kohlrabi, and most members of the
cabbage family. Keep pole beans and mustard away from them.

Cabbage, celery, dill, onions, and potatoes are good companion plants. Dislikes include
strawberries, tomatoes, and pole beans.
Carrots, lettuce, radish, onions, and tomatoes are friends. Dill isnt, so plant it at the
other end of the garden.
Corn prefers to be near pumpkins, peas, beans, cucumbers, and potatoes. Keep tomatoes
away.
Cucumbers like sweet corn, peas, radishes, beans, and sunflowers. Dislikes include
aromatic herbs and potatoes.
Lettuce grows especially well with onions. They are also compatible with strawberries,
carrots, radishes, and cucumbers.

Onions can be planted near lettuce, beet root, strawberries, and tomatoes but keep well
away from peas and beans.
Peas, carrots, cucumbers, sweet corn, turnips, radishes, beans, potatoes, and aromatic
herbs are good companions. Keep peas away from onions, garlic, leek, and shallots.
Radish grows well with beetroot, carrots, spinach, parsnip, cucumbers, and beans. Avoid
planting near cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, or turnips.
Squash can be planted with cucumbers and corn.

Tomatoes, carrots, onions, and parsley are good companion plants. Basil improves growth
and flavor. Keep cabbage and cauliflower away from them.

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Dry Bean Seeds: Pinto These small speckled brown beans are the most popular dry shell
beans for winter use! Pinto beans are commonly used in Mexican cuisine and great when used for
refried beans! Young pods may also be eaten as green snap bean. 90 days to maturity. Direct sow
outside after danger of last frost. Plant about 4 apart and 1below soil surface. Rows should be
spaced at 24-30 apart.
Lima Beans: Heirloom Thorogreen This heirloom buttery flavored baby Lima Bean is an old
time favorite from the North to South. Thorogreen Lima Beans are borne in flat pods with a
straight to slightly curved shape each containing 3-4 baby beans. Easy to grow, prolific 18" tall
sturdy bush plants keep on producing until frost. 65 Days until harvest. Direct sow outside after
danger of last frost. Plant about 4 apart and 1below soil surface. Rows should be spaced at 2430 apart.
Beet: Detroit Dark Red This heirloom beet is one of the most popular beets out there!
Prolific, Detroit Dark Red beets mature in an average of 58 days. Roots are nearly globe shaped,
2.5 to 3 inches in diameter with smooth skin, and are blood red in color with virtually no zoning.
Solid roots keep well, and are also great for canning! Medium green tops with tinges of red can be
harvested early and used for salad greens. Direct sow outside as soon as the ground can be
worked. Can also be fall planted. Plant about 4 apart and 1/2below soil surface. Rows should be
spaced at 12-18 apart.
Cabbage: Golden Acre Heads of Golden Acre cabbage are firm, round, and medium green with
white centers. Fast growing Cabbage variety that gives you heads that average 3 lbs. Versatile
and excellent fresh or cooked! Matures in about 65 days. Sow seeds indoors before last frost, or
direct sow seeds outside after last frost. Plant seeds about 1/4 under soil surface, with 24 30 between plants.
Carrot: Scarlet Nantes This Carrot variety is very popular, and it's no wonder! Great flavor,
texture, and uniformity make this one a winner! Cylindrical roots average 7 long x 1.3 in
diameter. Short 10-12 tops. Bright red-orange fine-grained flesh is nearly coreless with a very
sweet flavor. Colors up early for baby carrots! Direct sow outside in early spring. Can be fall
planted. Plant about 2 apart and 1/2 below soil surface. Can sow closer, and then thin later. Rows
should be spaced at 18-24 apart.
Corn: Golden Bantam One of the first yellow sweet corns, this old heirloom is full of sweet
flavor. Not only is it early, it's delicious! Also great for freezing, even freezes well on the cob.
Ready in 80 days. Direct sow outside after danger of last frost. Plant about 4 apart and 1 below
soil surface. Rows should be spaced at 30-36 apart

CUCUMBER: "MARKETMORE" Developed by Dr. Munger of Cornell University.

MARKETMORES produces 8"-9" long fruits varying in diameter from 2"-2 ?". Dark green even in

hot weather with a sweet mild flavor. Plant cucumbers in hills or mounds with plenty of added
organic matter. Sow 6-7 seeds in a hill, thinning to the 3 best vines. In cool regions, start seeds
indoors 10-14 days before the last frost, or sow seeds directly when the soil is at least 70F. Plant
seeds 18" apart if trellised or 36" apart if left to sprawl. Days To Maturity: 58-75 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Dill: Mammoth Long Island Dill is used as a pickling spice, food flavoring, and garnish. Leaves
can be dried for later use. Grows a little taller than Bouquet with sparser foliage and is more
green (slightly less blue-green) in color. Higher yields and earlier maturity than other varieties.
Considered the best variety for pickling! Attractive to bees, butterflies, and/or birds. Average
water needs. Sow seeds indoors before last frost, or direct sow seeds outside after last frost.
Plant seeds just under soil surface, and water.
Kale: Siberian is a very hard kale with exceptional flavor that's improved by a light frost! This
variety's appearance is attractive with its frilly leaves and blue-green color. Direct sow outside in
early spring. Can be fall planted. Plant about 6-12 apart and 1/4below soil surface. Rows should
be spaced at 18-24 apart.
Butterhead Lettuce: A light green butterhead with delicious buttery yellow heart. This extra
tender heirloom has a classic mild flavor, and goes back over 100 years. The firm, 12-inch round
head sits up off the ground for a cleaner pick. Ready in about 70 days, does well in warm
conditions. Direct sow outside in early spring. Can be fall planted. Plant about 12-18 apart and
1/8below soil surface. Rows should be spaced at 18-24 apart.
Onion: Sweet Spanish These long-day onions are large, sweet and mild with good storage
quality. Let them grow up to a pound, or harvest small as scallions. Mature at 110 days. Direct sow
outside in early spring. Can be fall planted. Plant about 4 apart and 1/2below soil surface. Rows
should be spaced at 12-18 apart.
Peas: Wando Wando was released in 1943 with much fanfare because unlike many peas it
tolerates heat. And is drought resistant compared to other peas. A very reliable homestead pea.
Used to sow late in the season to extend you pea harvest. Excellent type for Southern gardeners.
Still performs well in cool temps .Vines are 24-32" tall, bearing 3-4" pods filled with 6-8 darkgreen peas. Excellent freezer variety. Direct sow in average soil in full sun in early spring for
first crop, in late summer for fall crop. Sow seeds 2" apart in double rows spaced 6" apart with
24" between each set of rows. Cover with 2" of fine soil. Support shorter peas on small stakes or
a pea fence, or taller kinds on a pea tower or trellis netting. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days.
Mature in 70 days.
Green Bell Pepper: The California Wonder is a very popular vegetable for the home garden!
Glossy deep-green turning red at full maturity, these peppers reach 4 x 4 diameter. This
variety grows on upright ever-bearing plants 24 to 26 tall. Mild, sweet flavor. Mature in
approximately 75 days. This plant has average water needs, water regularly, but do not
overwater. Sow seeds indoors before last frost, or direct sow. Plant seeds about 1/4 under soil
surface, then transplant seedlings to garden with 12 - 18 between plants, and 24 to 36

between rows.
Radish: Cherry Belle is the most popular open pollinated round red radish variety! Reaching up
to 1 inches in diameter with crisp firm-white flesh, this variety is fast growing. Resistant to
pithiness. Matures in 20 to 30 days. A great vegetable to grow in your garden and serve fresh in
salads! Direct sow outside in early spring. Can be fall planted. Plant about 2 apart and 1/2 below
soil surface. Can sow closer, and then thin later. Rows should be spaced 18 apart.
Tomato: Rutgers are a smaller (12-14 ounces), globe-shaped variety created in the 1930s to
produce a tasty, hearty, and versatile fruit. The plant is an indeterminate grower that typically
does not grow higher than around 36", needing 70-80 days to reach maturity Direct sow
seeds 1/2" deep in a well-drained soil. Seeds require warm soil between roughly 65-90 degrees
F. Warmer soils will promote faster germination. Keep soil moist, but not soggy while awaiting
germination. Moderate watering slightly once seedlings break through the soil.
Cantaloupe: Hales Best Jumbo is one of the most popular open pollinated melon varieties.
Great for the home vegetable garden! A standard early shipper with heavy coarse net and light
ribs. Melons average 4 pounds and are packed with firm, salmon colored, great tasting flesh!
Direct sow outside after danger of last frost. Plant in hills of 2-3 plants per hill at 60-72 apart,
and 1below soil surface.
Spinach: Bloomsdale is spinach that may very well become your favorite! The large eaves of
this variety are thick, dark green, and have a crinkled texture. Slow to bolt, this is a great choice
for late spring and summer plantings! Direct sow outside in early spring. Can be fall planted. Plant
about 2 apart and 1/2below soil surface. Rows should be spaced at 12-18 apart.
Broccoli: Waltham 29 Waltham is a great cool-climate Broccoli variety that produces nice,
medium-sized heads and a fine crop of side shoots! Plants average 24 inches. Non-uniform in
maturity resulting in a long harvest period ideal for the home vegetable garden! Easy to grow and
delicious. 85 days to maturity. Sow seeds indoors before last frost, or direct sow seeds outside
after last frost. Plant seeds about 1/4 under soil surface, with 24 - 30 between plants.
Cauliflower: Snowball Y Improved is a self-blanching cauliflower strain that needs no tying!
Smooth white heads with smooth curds reach 6-7. Used for fall and winter harvest and for both
fresh market and freezing! Reliable, heavy yielding and high quality! Sow seeds indoors before
last frost, or direct sow seeds outside after last frost. Plant seeds about 1/4 under soil surface,
with 24 - 30 between plants.
Celery: Tall Utah Popular and widely adapted, Tall Utah celery plants grow to 30 tall and
produce long smooth stalks with crisp, tender texture. Good heart development, strong roots and
good disease tolerance. Plants will bolt in cold weather. Approximately 100 days to maturity. Sow
seeds indoors before last frost, or direct sow seeds outside after last frost. Plant seeds about
1/8 under soil surface, with 12 between plants and 24 - 30 between rows.

Georgia Southern Collard Greens (75 days) First released in 1879. Georgia Southern is a very
old standard variety that is still very popular in the south. Georgia Southern Collards are a deep
blue/green color that really stands out in your garden. Georgia Southern Collard is a slow to bolt,
non-heading type of collard that grows 2-3 feet. Leaves are tasty, tender, mild and juicy. Most
folks strip the leave portions off of the stems for a tastier collard green. Sow seeds 1/4 inch
deep in spring, 4 weeks before the last expected frost. Space seedlings 1 foot apart in rows 3
feet apart. For a fall crop, broadcast seed 8 to 10 weeks before the first expected frost; thin to
12 inches apart.
Kohlrabi: Vienna Purple is standard home garden and market kohlrabi variety with deep purple
skin and crisp greenish-white flesh. Mild flesh is great cooked or fresh. Bulbs become fibrous as
they mature, so for best quality, harvest at 2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Approximately 55 days
from sowing to mature bulbs. Direct sow outside in early spring. Can be fall planted. Plant about
6 apart and 1/4below soil surface. Rows can be spaced at 18-24 apart.
Mustard Seeds: Southern Giant Curled mustard's mild flavor is best in cool weather, and a
great addition to your vegetable garden and your salad! Delicious when cooked like spinach! Large,
fast-growing plants have good resistance to bolting and produce big, frilled, green leaves. Good
resistance to cold weather. First harvest is 45 days after sowing. Direct sow outside in early
spring. Can be fall planted. Plant about 4 apart and 1/4below soil surface. Can sow closer, and
then thin later. Rows should be spaced at 24 apart.
Okra: Clemson Spineless is, by far, the most popular variety of okra on the market! Vigorous 35 plants produce uniform, straight pods that are spineless, making harvest easier! Can be served
fried, cooked, or pickled. Very prolific and high yielding, maturing in 48-60 days. Direct sow
outside about 2 weeks after last frost. Plant about 12 apart, and 1/4below soil surface. Rows
should be about 24 to 36 apart
Hot Pepper Seeds: Cayenne Long Red Thin pepper produces very hot, thin-walled, curled
twisted pointed fruits that reach 5 to 6 in length. Fruits are dark green turning bright red at
maturity. About 70 days to maturity. High yielding plants grow up to 24" tall. Pungency develops
early so fruit can be used from 1" and up. SHU of 30,000 to 50,000. Suitable for growing in
containers. Water regularly, but do not overwater. Sow seeds indoors before last frost. Plant
seeds about 1/4 under soil surface, then transplant seedlings to garden with 12 - 18 between
plants, and 24 to 36 between rows.
Hot Pepper Seeds: Jalapeno Tam The Jalapeno M matures in 70 to 75 days. Sausage-shaped
fruits average 3.5" x 1.5 and are very pungent dark green fruits that are slow to turn red.
Upright dark green plants grow from 26" to 36" tall and will continue producing over an extended
period of time, making this an excellent choice for the home garden! A very popular seasoning in
Mexican and American cuisine! Great for raw or pickled eating! SHU of 3,500 to 6,000. Average
water needs. Water regularly, but do not over water. Sow seeds indoors before last frost. Plant
seeds about 1/4 under soil surface, then transplant seedlings to garden with 12 - 18 between
plants, and 24 to 36 between rows.

Rutabaga: American Purple Top This vegetable is great for winter storage! American Purple
Top rutabagas produce large, round, yellow roots with a purple crown. Fine flavored flesh is firm
and sweet and turns orange when cooked. This easy to grow variety matures in approximately 90
days. Self-sows freely and may be invasive, deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings. This
plant requires consistently moist soil, and is attractive to bees, butterflies, and/or birds. Direct
sow outside in early spring. Can be fall planted. Plant about 4 apart and 1/4below soil surface.
Can sow closer, and then thin later. Rows should be spaced at 18-24 apart.
Turnip: Seven Top Heirloom Seven Top Turnip is grown for its nutritious greens not the roots
like most turnips. The tender leaves of Seven Top Turnip can be harvested in about 30 days, 4"6" for salads and stir-fries, or for big greens 12"-18" harvested in about 60 days. Seven Top
Turnip is a fast growing pre-1800 variety.. Direct sow outside in early spring. Can be fall planted.
Plant about 4 apart and 1/4below soil surface. Can sow closer, and then thin later. Rows should
be spaced at 18-24 apart.
Dill: Mammoth Long Island Dill is used as a pickling spice, food flavoring, and garnish. Leaves
can be dried for later use. Grows a little taller than Bouquet with sparser foliage and is more
green (slightly less blue-green) in color. Higher yields and earlier maturity than other varieties.
Considered the best variety for pickling! Attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds. Average
water needs. Sow seeds indoors before last frost, or direct sow seeds outside after last frost.
Plant seeds just under soil surface, and water.
BRUSSEL SPROUTS: Long Island Improved HEIRLOOM. Miniature cabbage-like heads are
tasty and nutritious. Lots of tasty sprouts on short, self-supporting stems. The semi-dwarf
plants are stocky with leaves closely spaced, so there are lots of tasty, 1 inch closely packed
sprouts on the short, self-supporting stems on a 24 inch high plant. Heavy set of firm sprouts
over a long season. Good freezer. Don't overlook this popular vegetable for your garden. For an
early crop start seeds indoors in the earliest part of spring. Or direct sow seeds outdoors in
Spring after last frost. Cover seed with 1/8 inch fine soil. For a later fall-winter crop, sow seeds
directly outdoors or start indoors by midsummer. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
Harvest in 90 days.
Arugula: Plant this variety in your herb garden and use its greens to add spicy/non-bitter flavor
to your salads, sandwiches, and other recipes! Young leaves can be used fresh, and mature leaves
can be cooked. This plant is quite hardy. Sow successive plantings for harvest all the way through
summer! 35 to 55 days to maturity. Direct sow seeds outside after last frost. Plant seeds just
under soil surface, and water.
Mache: Dutch Corn Salad Also known as 'Lamb's Lettuce', this cold tolerant plant is among the
softest and most tender of all greens. The mild nutty flavor in these 3-inch leaves make an
excellent addition to salads and garnishes. Sow every two weeks for continual harvest. Sow seeds
lightly, approximately to 1/2" deep. Germination should occur between 7-14 days. Space seeds
1"apart if direct seeding, and thin to 3-6" between growing plants, with 4" between rows.

Leaf Lettuce Seeds: Oakleaf lettuce produces nice, tight rosettes of green, deeply lobed oak
leaf shaped leaves. Tender and crisp! It has very good resistance to hot weather never bitter!
Harvest baby leaves in 28 days and full size leaves in 50 days. Average water needs. Direct sow
outside in early spring. Can be fall planted. Plant about 1/2 to 1 apart and 1/8below soil surface.
Rows should be spaced at 12-18 apart.
Pak Choi: is a Chinese vegetable variety that is grown for a multitude of uses. It can be used at
many different stages for additions to soups, salads, and meats, etc. The heads have thick, white
ribs, and is also called Bok Choy in some locations. Matures in approximately 50 days. Sow seeds
indoors before last frost, or direct sow seeds outside after last frost. Plant seeds about 1/4
under soil surface, with 24 - 30 between plants.
Romaine Lettuce Seeds: Cimmaron An old heirloom lettuce variety, Cimmaron produces loose,
leafy heads of gorgeous red lettuce. Conical heads grow 10-12 tall, full of superb flavor and
crisp, tender texture. Very resistant to bolting! Popular baby leaf variety 30-35 days. Full sized
leaves 60 days. Average water needs. Water regularly, but don't over water. Direct sow outside
in early spring. Can be fall planted. Plant about 18-24 apart and 1/8below soil surface. Rows
should be spaced at 18-24 apart.
Endive Seeds: Green Curled Ruffec This heirloom variety produces deeply cut dark-green
leaves in loose heads which blanche to cream in the center. Adds great crisp texture to salads
and beautiful appearance adds character to your garden! Very hardy and resistant to cold wet
weather. Flavor actually improves after light frost! Matures 75 to 100 days after sowing. Sow
seeds indoors before last frost, or direct sow seeds outside in early spring. Plant seeds about
1/4 under soil surface, with 12 between plants, and 18 to 24 between rows.
Mustard Seeds: Southern Giant Curled mustard's mild flavor is best in cool weather, and a
great addition to your vegetable garden and your salad! Delicious when cooked like spinach! Large,
fast-growing plants have good resistance to bolting and produce big, frilled, green leaves. Good
resistance to cold weather. First harvest is 45 days after sowing. Direct sow outside in early
spring. Can be fall planted. Plant about 4 apart and 1/4below soil surface. Can sow closer, and
then thin later. Rows should be spaced at 24 apart.
Green Beans Contender: First offered to gardeners in 1949, Contender comes from a high
yielding, disease resistant strain. Direct sow seeds in rich, well drained soil in full sun at least a
week after the last expected frost, since beans are quite sensitive to cold. Plant them 1" deep
and 3-6" apart, in rows about 2' apart; press down the earth above them for good soil contact.
These seeds rot easily in wet soil, so do not over water them. Germination should take place 7-10
days after planting.
Dry Bean Seeds: Small Red These plants supply big yields of small, spicy flavored beans,
usually used for dry bean. One of the best for chili! Matures in 95 days. Direct sow outside after
danger of last frost. Plant about 4 apart and 1below soil surface. Rows should be spaced at 2430 apart.
Zucchini: Black Beauty An All-American Selection. A zucchini squash that is delicious when

sliced and served fresh, fried, steamed or simmered. A very popular variety of summer
squash. Plants are compact and easy to grow, producing an abundance of delicious fruit which is
continually produced until frost. Constant cutting of fruit will yield a heavy crop. Dark green,
glossy fruits with creamy white flesh are long, straight & slender. Firm, very tender, good
flavor. The fruits grow 10-12 inches long and 3-1/2 inches wide at maturity. Direct sow after all
danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to 60 degrees. Plant 4 to 5 seeds in moist
hills 1" deep, spacing the hills 36" to 48" apart. Thin Zucchini seedlings down to 2 or 3 of the
most vigorous growers when the plants are several inches tall. Avoid watering if possible to
prevent the seed from rotting. After germination water as needed.
Black Eyed Peas: are susceptible to cold, and will not tolerate frost. They should be sown after
the last frost of the season, and can be started indoors 4-6 weeks beforehand. Black-eyed peas
can be harvested as either a snap bean at approximately 60 days after germination, or as a dry
bean after about 90 days.
Lima Beans Henderson HEIRLOOM: It's no wonder these have been around since the 1880s.
Reliable producer of buttery white lima beans under a variety of growing conditions. Direct seed
after danger of frost in well-drained soil which has had a chance to warm up. Can be planted in
succession until mid-summer. Bush lima beans do not need trellising. Pick pods when bright green
and seeds have filled out for fresh shelled beans. Plant Seeds: 1" deep, with 3-4" spacing in rows
12-18" apart. Soil Temp: 65-80 F. Days to Sprout: 8-16 days. Days to Harvest: 60-90 days.
Green Beans: Blue Lake Are the classic bean most people think of when you think of a green
bean. Known in the canning industry for years because of its reliability, huge yields, disease
resistance and its ability to bear all at once making canning a much easier task. Blue Lake
produces plump, tender, dark green pods that are about 5 1/2" long. The bush itself only grows
about 16" saving space in your garden, but producing big juicy yields. This is THE green bean for
canning or freezing. Sow the seeds 1 inch deep, about 6 inches apart, in rows 18 inches apart.
Beans do not do well in a wide row planting. They must have room on either side for maximum
production. Plant after all danger of frost has past. Do not plant too soon! If the soil has not
warmed sufficiently, the seeds will rot in the ground before they germinate.
Summer Squash: Summer Crookneck Summer Crookneck is a popular early variety that is
great for the home vegetable garden or market! Holds and ships well. Bush type plants produce
wanted light-yellow curve-necked fruits with creamy-white flesh, with a good buttery flavor!
Generally used at the 5-6" stage. Matures in about 50 days. Average water needs. Attractive to
bees, butterflies, and birds. Direct sow outside after danger of last frost. Plant in hills of 2-3
plants per hill at 36-48 apart, and 1below soil surface.