and mature compost crop residues saved over winter.- Harvest immature compost crops planted in the
previous season. - Dig garden beds and incorporate organic fertilizer and
cured compost into the soil of your prepared growing
area. - Plant cool-winter crops in early spring and warm- and
hot-weather crops in late spring and early summer.
Generally, 7 to 11 hours of direct sunlight are needed
to grow healthy crops.
Summer
- Plant summer crops.
- Keep the garden watered and weeded.
- Harvest and enjoy the fruits of your work.
- In mild-winter areas, plant fall gardens of cool-weather
crops at the end of the summer.
Fall
- Start additional compost piles with plentiful leaves and
garden waste. - Harvest summer crops.
- Plant fall/winter compost crops.
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