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garden:seed-starting [2026/01/27 11:36] – nathnagarden:seed-starting [2026/01/27 17:30] (current) – nathna
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   * Tomatoes → *2 beds (4×8 each)*   * Tomatoes → *2 beds (4×8 each)*
   * Peppers → *1 bed (4×8)*   * Peppers → *1 bed (4×8)*
-  * Onions → *1 row or dedicated 4×8 bed*+  * Onions → *1 dedicated 4×8 bed*
   * Cucumbers → *Edges of 2 beds on ramp trellis*   * Cucumbers → *Edges of 2 beds on ramp trellis*
   * Beans → *Fence/trellis line*   * Beans → *Fence/trellis line*
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   * King Arthur     * King Arthur  
   * Red Knight     * Red Knight  
-  * Big Bertha  +  * Big Bertha (F1)   
 +  * Big Red (new variety from Seeds ’n Such)  
   * Sweet Banana     * Sweet Banana  
  
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   * Roma VF     * Roma VF  
   * Mountain Magic (fence-row)   * Mountain Magic (fence-row)
 +  * Independence Day (extra-early)
 +  * Mortgage Lifter (large heirloom)
  
 **Seed Details** **Seed Details**
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   * Rows 12–18" apart     * Rows 12–18" apart  
   * Water deeply first 2 weeks     * Water deeply first 2 weeks  
-  * Onions are frost hardy+  * Frost hardy
  
 --- ---
  
 === April 5–15 — Harden Off Tomatoes === === April 5–15 — Harden Off Tomatoes ===
-  * Begin with 1–2 hours shade +  * Begin with 1–2 hours shade   
-  * Slowly increase sun exposure+  * Slowly increase sun exposure  
   * Protect from wind and cold nights   * Protect from wind and cold nights
  
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 === April 15–25 — Transplant Tomatoes Outdoors === === April 15–25 — Transplant Tomatoes Outdoors ===
   * Night temps must be **≥ 50°F**   * Night temps must be **≥ 50°F**
-  * Install trellises before planting+  * Install trellises before planting   
 +  * Place early tomato (*Independence Day*) in sunny spot   
 +  * Place large heirloom (*Mortgage Lifter*) on strong support
  
 --- ---
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 **Notes** **Notes**
   * Depth: 1"     * Depth: 1"  
-  * Climb up your fence or cattle panel   +  * Climb fence or trellis system   
-  * Heavy yielder   +  * Continue succession planting until July
-  * Can also be succession planted until July+
  
 --- ---
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   * Diva     * Diva  
   * County Fair Improved     * County Fair Improved  
 +  * Long Green Improved (new variety)
  
 **Planting Notes** **Planting Notes**
-  * Depth: ½–¾" +  * Depth: ½–¾"   
-  * Location: Base of ramp trellis+  * Location: Base of ramp trellis   
 +  * All three varieties climb well
  
 --- ---
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   * Replant Diva     * Replant Diva  
   * Replant County Fair Improved     * Replant County Fair Improved  
 +  * Optionally replant Long Green Improved  
  
 Extends cucumber harvest into fall. Extends cucumber harvest into fall.
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   * 2 × Big Bertha (F1)   * 2 × Big Bertha (F1)
   * 2 × Sweet Banana   * 2 × Sweet Banana
 +  * + Optional rotation: Big Red (bonus pepper)
  
 **Jalapeños (2 total)** **Jalapeños (2 total)**
   * 2 × Jalafuego (F1)   * 2 × Jalafuego (F1)
  
-**Spacing**+Spacing
   * 18" between plants     * 18" between plants  
   * 24" between rows     * 24" between rows  
  
-**Support**+Support
   * Stakes or cages     * Stakes or cages  
   * Bells get heavy → support early     * Bells get heavy → support early  
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    +---------------------------------------------------------+    +---------------------------------------------------------+
 +
 +Extra Options:
 +   - Mortgage Lifter (heirloom) can replace 1 Roma or go in a container
 +   - Independence Day (early) can be added at an end position for fast yield
  
 Spacing Spacing
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     Weekly figure-8 wrap     Weekly figure-8 wrap
     Light pruning for Roma     Light pruning for Roma
-     
 === BED B — Determinate Slicers (NC Winners) === === BED B — Determinate Slicers (NC Winners) ===
  
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    |                                                         |    |                                                         |
    +---------------------------------------------------------+    +---------------------------------------------------------+
 +
  
 Spacing Spacing
-    20–24" between plants +20–24" between plants 
-    18" between rows+18" between rows
  
 Support Support
-    3–4 twine levels +3–4 twine levels 
-    Shorter vertical strings +Shorter vertical strings
- +
- +
-===== Pepper Bed (4×8) — 2026 Layout ===== +
- +
-==================================================== +
- PEPPER BED — 4×8 — Sweet Bells & Jalapeños (12 plants) +
-==================================================== +
- +
-              ← North (Back Row) +
- +
-   +------------------------- 8 ft -------------------------+ +
-   |                                                         | +
-   |  [Red Knight]   [Red Knight]   [King Arthur]           | +
-   |  [King Arthur]  [Big Bertha]   [Big Bertha]            | +
-   |                                                         | +
-   |---------------------------------------------------------| +
-   |                                                         | +
-   |  [Sweet Banana] [Sweet Banana] [Cal. Wonder 300]       | +
-   |  [Cal. Wonder]  [Jalafuego]     [Jalafuego]            | +
-   |                                                         | +
-   +---------------------------------------------------------+ +
- +
-Spacing +
-    18" between plants +
-    24" between rows +
- +
- +
-===== Squash Bed (4×8) — 2026 Layout ===== +
- +
-==================================================== +
- ZUCCHINI & YELLOW SQUASH — 4×8 BED +
-==================================================== +
- +
-   +------------------------- 8 ft -------------------------+ +
-   |                                                         | +
-   |      [Dunja Zucchini]       [Dunja Zucchini]           | +
-   |                                                         | +
-   |---------------------------------------------------------| +
-   |                                                         | +
-   |    [Multipik Yellow]       [Multipik Yellow]           | +
-   |                                                         | +
-   +---------------------------------------------------------+ +
- +
-Spacing +
-    36–40" between plants +
-Training +
-    Vertical after 12–18" +
  
 ===== Cucumber Trellis Layout (Bed Edges) ===== ===== Cucumber Trellis Layout (Bed Edges) =====
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    - Diva × 2    - Diva × 2
    - County Fair Improved × 2    - County Fair Improved × 2
 +   - Long Green Improved × 1 (new)
  
  Round 2 — July 10 – 20  Round 2 — July 10 – 20
    - Replant Diva × 2    - Replant Diva × 2
    - Replant County Fair × 2    - Replant County Fair × 2
 +   - Optional: Long Green Improved × 1
  
 Notes Notes
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     Train immediately up trellis     Train immediately up trellis
     Keep lower 8–10" pruned for airflow     Keep lower 8–10" pruned for airflow
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