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October Planting Tips

by | Oct 11, 2019 | Gardening | 0 comments

Learn what delicious winter vegetables to add to your garden this month with our October Planting Tips. All are available from the Anawalt Nursery!

Kale Planting Tips Lettuce Gardening TIps Onion Gardening Tips Brussel Sprouts Gardening Tips Cauliflower Gardening Tips Carrot Gardening Tips

Kale

Plant now → Harvest in winter

  • Rich in minerals and vitamins A & C
  • Plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep
  • Ready to pick when leaves are about the size of your hand

Lettuce

Plant now → Harvest in winter

  • Remove all weeds before planting
  • Plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep
  • It needs soil that is loose and drains well (avoid soggy soil)

Onions

Plant now → Harvest in winter

  • Add mulch between rows to help retain moisture and prevent weeds
  • Needs full sun and can’t be shaded by other plants
  • Don’t plant more than 1 inch under the soil

Brussels Sprouts

Plant now → Harvest in winter

  • Great source of vitamins and protein
  • Plant 1/2 inch deep and 2-3 inches apart.
  • Keep well watered

Cauliflower

Plant now → Harvest in winter

  • Must get at least six hours of full sun a day
  • Add composted manure to soil before planting
  • It needs about 2 inches of water each week

Carrots

Plant now → Harvest in winter

  • Grow best in sandy soil
  • Plant in full sunlight
  • Avoid using manure and over-fertilizing

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