Growing Guides For Growing Perfect Organic Vegetables

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Oak_Leaf_LettuceHow to Grow Lettuce
Spacing - 6 inches between plants
Preferred NPK - 5-3-4
Optimal temperature - 50-65 *F
Soil pH - 6.0-7.0
Soil type - Sandy loam
Exposure - Partial/ full sun (5-7 hours)
Planting method - Direct sow OR Start indoors 3 weeks before last frost
Patio friendly: YES
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SpinachHow to Grow Spinach
Spacing - 4 inches between plants
Preferred NPK - 9-5-7
Optimal temperature - 45-55 *F
Soil pH - 7.0
Soil type - Sandy loam
Exposure - Partial sun (5 hours)
Planting method - Direct sow OR start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost date
Patio Friendly: YES
Bush beansHow to Grow Bush Beans
Spacing - 7 inches between plants
Preferred NPK - 5-5-5
Optimal temperature - 65-75 *F
Soil pH - 6.0-6.5
Soil type - Sandy loam
Exposure - Full sun (7-10 hours)
Planting method - Direct sow once soil is dry
Patio Friendly: YES
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Pole BeansHow to Grow Pole Beans
Spacing - 8-10 inches between plants
Preferred NPK - 5-5-5
Optimal temperature - 65-75 *F
Soil pH - 6.0-6.5
Soil type - Sandy loam
Exposure - Full sun (7-10 hours)
Planting method - Direct sow once soil is dry With Supports
Patio Friendly: NO
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prod001016_lgHow to Grow Tomatoes 
Spacing - 20-24 inches between plants
Preferred NPK - 5-9-7
Optimal temperature - 70-80F
Soil pH - 5.5-6.0
Soil type - Sandy loam
Exposure - Full sun (10-12 hours)
Planting method - Start indoors 4-5 weeks before last frost
Patio Friendly: YES
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WinconsinSMRHow to Grow Cucumbers  Spacing - 24-36 inches between plants
Preferred NPK - 4-7-6
Optimal temperature - 65-75 *F
Soil pH - 6.0-6.5
Soil type - Sandy loam
Exposure - Full sun (10 hours)
Planting method - Direct sow
Patio Friendly: Bush varieties
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RadishHow to Grow Radish 
Spacing - 4 inches between plants
Preferred NPK - 4-8-5
Optimal temperature - 45-50 *F
Soil pH - 6.5-7.5
Soil type - Sandy loam
Exposure - Partial sun (5 hours)
Planting method - Direct sow
Patio Friendly: YES
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squashHow to Grow Squash (Bush Zucchini) 
Spacing - 30 inches between plants
Preferred NPK - 7-10-6
Optimal temperature - 65-75 *F
Soil pH - 6.0-6.5
Soil type - Sandy loam
Exposure - Full sun (10-11 hours)
Planting method - Direct sow in mound
Patio Friendly: NO
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Waltham butternutHow to Grow Squash (vining) 
Spacing - 4-5 Ft.
Preferred NPK - 7-10-6
Optimal temperature - 70-75F
Soil pH - 6.0-6.5
Soil type - Sandy loam
Exposure - Full sun (7-10 hours)
Planting method - Direct sow once soil is dry
Patio friendly: NO
Carrot-RainbowBlend__38312_stdHow to Grow Carrots 
Spacing - 3 inches between plants
Preferred NPK - 4-6-5
Optimal temperature - 50-65 *F
Soil pH - 6.0-7.0
Soil type - Sandy loam
Exposure - Full sun (7-10 hours)
Planting method - Direct sow OR Seed tape
Patio Friendly: YES
Sugar babyHow to Grow Watermelon
Spacing - 4-5 feet between plants
Preferred NPK - 5-7-5
Optimal temperature - 65-75 *F
Soil pH - 6.0-6.5
Soil type - Sandy loam
Exposure - Full sun (10-11 hours)
Planting method - Direct sow in mounds 3 seeds per mound
Patio Friendly: NO
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walthamHow to Grow Broccoli 
Spacing - 10 inches between plants
Preferred NPK - 10-6-5
Optimal temperature - 65-75 *F
Soil pH - 6.0-6.5
Soil type - Clay Loam
Exposure - Full sun (7-10 hours)
Planting method - Direct sow OR Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost date
Patio Friendly: YES
Dinosaur-KaleHow to Grow Kale 
Spacing - 7 inches between plants
Preferred NPK - 8-5-6
Optimal temperature - 55-60 *F
Soil pH - 6.0-6.5
Soil type - Sandy loam
Exposure - Full sun (7-11 hours)
Planting method - Direct sow OR Start inside 3-4 weeks before last  frost date
Patio Friendly: YES
BeetHow to Grow Beets
Spacing - 4 inches between plants
Preferred NPK - 4-7-5
Optimal temperature - 50-65 *F
Soil pH - 6.0-6.5
Soil type - Sandy loam
Exposure - Partial/Full sun (6-10 hours)
Planting method - Direct sow or Seed tape method
Patio Friendly: YES
Anaheim chili pepperHow to Grow Peppers 
Spacing - 16 inches between plants
Preferred NPK - 5-8-6
Optimal temperature - 70-80 *F
Soil pH - 6.0-6.5
Soil type - Sandy loam
Exposure - Full sun (8-11 hours)
Planting method - Start seeds indoors 5 weeks before last frost
Patio Friendly: YES
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Three organic onions on a white background.How to Grow Onions 
Spacing - 7 inches between plants
Preferred NPK - 9-7-9
Optimal temperature - 60-70 *F
Soil pH - 5.5-6.0
Soil type - Sandy loam
Exposure - Full sun (7-10 hours)
Planting method - Direct sow, Sets, Starts, Or Start seeds indoors 7 weeks before last frost
Patio Friendly: YES
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2 comments


  • Evangelina Covert

    I am new to gardening and been watching gardening videos and reading material. I found this site to be the most informative. Thank you for providing this valuable information.


  • Nicole Hohenstein

    I have been bouncing back and forth between all of the growing guides to complete my vegetable log and just came across this—Thank you! This makes planning SO much easier!


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