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Seeding Sources and Planting Calendars  

Seed Sources

Johnny's Selected Seeds - ​www.johnnyseeds.com

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds -  www.rareseeds.com

High Mowing Organic Seeds - www.highmowingseeds.com

One Green World - https://onegreenworld.com

​Horizon Herbs - https://strictlymedicinalseeds.com
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FedCo - https://www.fedcoseeds.com


Transplant Sources

Gilbertie's Wholesale Farm - http://www.gilbertieswholesalefarm.com/

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The Hickories - thehickories.org


WHF Greenhouse Seeding Chart
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Greenhouse:
VEGETABLESTARTCELLS/TRAY TYPENOTESTRANSPLANT (approx)VARIETIES
CUCUMBER (1)31-Mar25/50, mixed var.28-Apr
EGGPLANT17-Mar40/128, mixed Pot up to 3" pots at true leaf, fertilize 4/2112-May
WATERMELON7-Apr15/50,5-May
BASIL31-Mar20/50barely cover5-May
TOMATO10-Mar60/128, mixedPot up to 3" pots at true leaf28-Apr
ONIONS3-Mar512/1283-4 seeds/cell, THIN TO 2, fertilize 4/1, clip to 5" at transplant21-Apr
CABBAGE3-Apr24/502 seeds/cell28-Apr
BRUSSELS SPR28-Apr15/502 seeds/cell2-Jun
W. SQUASH5-May50/5026-May
PUMPKIN5-May25/50,26-May
S. SQUASH21-Apr30/5012-May
RADICCHIO31-Mar50/128barely cover28-Apr
LEEKS10-Mar110/128Fertilize 4/1412-May
CAULIFLOWER (1)31-Mar16/1282 seeds/cell28-Apr
BROCCOLI (1)31-Mar32/1282 seeds/cell28-Apr
KOHLRABI (1)31-Mar24/1282 seeds/cell28-Apr
CHARD (1)7-Apr48/1285-May
ENDIVE17-Mar32/128barely cover14-Apr
OKRA28-Apr10/50,3 seeds/cell26-May
CORN14-Apr40/12812-May
CAULIFLOWER (2)16-Jun20/502 seeds/cell14-Jul
CHOIS (1)7-Apr64/1281-May
KALE (2)26-May30/502 seeds/cell23-Jun
KALE (1)17-Mar48/1282 seeds/cell14-Apr
FENNEL (1)24-Mar128/12821-Apr
CELERIAC17-Mar50/503 seeds/cell, barely cover, fertilize 4/2826-May
CELERY17-Mar40/503 seeds/cell, barely cover, fertilize 4/2826-May
CHOIS (2)14-Jul64/1284-Aug
PEPPERS17-Mar50/128, mixedPot up to 3" pots at true leaf, fertilize 4/2112-May
SCALLIONS3-Mar40/1286-8 seeds/cell, NO THINNING14-Apr
SCALLIONS31-Mar40/1286-8 seeds/cell, NO THINNING12-May
FENNEL (2)9-Jun104/1287-Jul
KOHLRABI (2)28-Jul40/12818-Aug
CUCUMBER (2)23-Jun20/507-Jul
BROCCOLI (2)16-Jun25/502 seeds/cell14-Jul
BROCCOLI (3)30-Jun25/502 seeds/cell28-Jul
CHARD (2)17-Jun64/12813-Jul
NOTES: Heat mat for germination of early nightshades and cucurbits
SEED DEPTH (before tamp down): Larger seeds=3/4", smaller seeds=1/4-1/2", Lettuce, radicchio, celeries, basil=barely cover, Corn=1"
THINNING: All plants are thinned to 1 per cell except onions and scallions
FERTILIZING: Fertilize w Sea Plus (1 tbsp/half gallon=1 oz/gallon) only for celery/celeriac, onions, leeks, eggplants and peppers at four weeks
25 to 40% extra cells seeded for safety. Any extra to friends and family (or compost!)
50% more cucurbits seeded because damage  and disease prone
HARDENING OFF: Harden off all plants for one week by reducing water and exposing to outside air


WHF Planting and Seeding Chart
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Field Garden​
Asparagus TP14-Apr2 rows stagger, 14", see manual fordepth
         
Parsnips DS7-Apr2 bands, 20/ft, 1/2"Thin parsnips to 2"
         
Bush Beans DS5-May2 rows, 6 seeds/ft, 1"Arugula DS18-Aug 6 bands, 60seeds/ft, 1/4"First: 1/2 radish, 1/2 beans
Radish DS19-May4 bands, 20 seeds/ft, 1/4-1/2"Cauliflower (2) TP14-Jul2 rows stagger, 18"Cauli: Row cover
         
Potatoes TP28-Apr2 rows stagger, 16", 3" deepPeas (Snow) DS4-Aug3 bands, 20 seeds/ft., 1"
         
Summer Squash TP12-May1 row, 16", 2" deepRadish DS1-Sep4 bands, 20 seeds/ft, 1/4-1/2"Squash: Row cover w hoops
         
Rhubarb TP 3 plants7-Apr1 row, 2 1/2' apart1/2 rhubarb, 1/2 radicchio
Radicchio TP28-Apr2 rows, 8"Peas & oats8/11 to 9/15Row cover til late May
         
Leeks TP12-May2 rows, 6", see manualTP deep, leave only 2" leaf above surface
         
Spinach DS7-Apr4 bands, 25 seeds/ft, 1/4-1/2"Beans DS13-Jul2 rows, 6 seeds/ft, 1"First: 1/2 spinach, 1/2 cauli
Cauliflower (1) TP28-Apr2 rows stagger, 18", to first leavesBeans DS13-Jul2 rows, 6 seeds/ft, 1"First: Row cover
         
Broccoli (1) TP28-Apr2 rows stagger, 10", to first leavesPeas (trellis) DS4-Aug2 bands 8" apart, 20 seeds/ftFirst: 3/4 broccoli, 1/4 kohlrabi, row cover
Kohlrabi (1) TP28-Apr3 rows, 5", almost to first leavesPeas (trellis) DS4-Aug2 bands 8" apart, 20 seeds/ft
         
Artichokes TP26-May2 more plants, 2-3' apart, see manualOne more crown, the rest potatoes
Potatoes TP28-Apr2 rows stagger, 14", 3" deepPeas & oats8/11 to 9/15
         
Asian Greens DS7-Apr6 bands, 60seeds/ft, 1/4"Lettuce DS13-Jul5 bands, 50 seeds/ft, 1/8"First: 1/3 greens, 2/3 rutabaga & turnips
Rutabaga DS7-Apr2 bands, 6 seeds/ft, 1/4-1/2"THIN to 6" apart, row cover until late May
Turnips DS7-Apr2 bands, 15 seeds/ft, 1/4-1/2"row cover until maturity
         
Radish DS7-Apr4 bands, 20 seeds/ft, 1/4-1/2"Carrots DS9-Jun3 bands, 30 seeds/ft, 1/8"Peas & oats8/11 to 9/15Only non-Kale portion to peas and oats
Lettuce DS14-Apr5 bands, 50 seeds/ft, 1/8"Kale (2)  TP23-Jun2 rows, 10"Kale: Row cover until mid July
         
Chard (1)  TP5-May3 rows, 8" apartPeas & oats8/11 to 9/15
Lettuce DS2-Jun5 bands, 50 seeds/ft, 1/8"Peas & oats8/11 to 9/15
         
Arugula DS14-Apr 6 bands, 60seeds/ft, 1/4"Carrots DS7-Jul3 bands, 30 seeds/ft, 1/8"First: 1/3 each
Endive TP21-Apr3 rows stagger, 8",Carrots DS7-Jul3 bands, 30 seeds/ft, 1/8"
Claytonia DS7-Apr4 bands, 20 seeds/ft, 1/4"Beets DS28-Jul2 bands, 12 seeds/ft, 1/2"CLAYTONIA: Thin to 4" apart BEETS: Thin to 10/ft
         
Peas (Trellis) DS31-Mar2 bands 8" apart, 20 seeds/ft in band, 1"Chois (2) TP4-Aug3 rows, 6"Three perennial sorrel plants, the rest peas
Sorrel TP three plants21-Apr12" apart
         
Corn TP19-May2 row staggered, 8" apartCarrots DS4-Aug2 bands, 30 seeds/ft, 1/8"
         
Pole Beans DS19-May1 band, 4 seeds/ft., 1" deep55 row ft.
Okra TP26-May1 row, 14",10 row ft., between beans and flax
Flax DS28-Apr1 tbsp over 10 square ft, 1/2-1" deep20 row ft., broadcast or seed same rate in rows 6" apart
         
26-May4 row feet/plant, individ or groups of 2, 2" deepPeas & oats8/11 to 9/1560 row feet


Raised Beds
Arugula DS21-Apr 9 bands, 60seeds/ft, 1/4"Fennel (2) TP7-Jul4 rows, 6-8"First: 1/2 Greens, 1/4 Fennel, 1/4 Celeriac,
Asian Greens DS21-Apr9 bands, 60seeds/ft, 1/4"Fennel (2) TP7-Jul4 rows, 6-8"plant celeriac on the end
Fennel (1) TP21-Apr5 rows, 6-8"Kohlrabi (2) TP18-Aug 5 rows, 5", almost to leaves 
Celeriac TP26-May4 rows, 8"    
       
Lettuce DS5-May9 bands, 50 seeds/ft, 1/8"Cucumbers (2) TP7-Jul2 rows, 12", 2" deepSecond: 3/4 Broccoli, 1/4 Cucs to hang over sides
Scallions TP5-MayEvery 2 feet, every other rowBroccoli (2) TP28-Jul3 rows, 10", to first leaves 
       
Carrots DS5-May5 bands, 30 seeds/ft, 1/8"Broc. Raab DS11-Aug4 bands, 12 seeds/ft, 1/4-1/2"First: 1/2 bed each
Beets DS19-May4 bands , 15 seeds/ft, 1/2"Asian greens DS11-Aug9 bands, 60seeds/ft, 1/4" 
       
Carrots DS21-Apr5 bands, 30 seeds/ft, 1/8"Spinach DS18-Aug7 bands, 12 seeds/ft, 1/4-1/2"First: 2/3 carrots/radish, 1/3 celery
Radish DS21-Apr8 bands, 20 seeds/ft, 1/4-1/2"Spinach DS18-Aug7 bands, 12 seeds/ft, 1/4-1/2"Carrot portion: Three rows carrots, two rows radish between
Celery TP26-May4 rows, 8"    
       
Broc raab DS14-Apr4 bands, 12 seeds/ft, 1/4-1/2"Chard (late) TP6-Jul5 rows, 8" apart, to first leavesFirst: 1/3 each
Mustards DS14-Apr5 bands, 25 seeds/ft, 1/4-1/2"Spinach DS11-Aug7 bands, 12 seeds/ft, 1/4-1/2"Second: 5X5 ft. chard,rest of bed spinach
Chois (1) TP5-May5 rows, 6", to first leavesSpinach DS11-Aug7 bands, 12 seeds/ft, 1/4-1/2" 
       
Endive DS7-AprBands, 30 seeds/ft, 1/8"Lettuce DS4-Aug9 bands, 50 seeds/ft, 1/8"First: 2 rows endive, 3 rows beets interplanted
Beets DS5-MayBands, 12 seeds/ft, 1/2"Endive DS4-Aug9 bands, 50 seeds/ft, 1/8"Second: Half lettuce, half endive
       
Arugula DS7-Apr9 bands, 60 seeds/ft, 1/4"Carrots DS7-Jul8 bands, 15 seeds/ft, 1/8"First: 1/2 bed each
Spinach DS21-Apr7 bands, 12 seeds/ft, 1/4-1/2"Carrots DS7-Jul8 bands, 15 seeds/ft, 1/8" 
       
Peppers TP12-May3 rows stagger, 16", to first leaves   Row cover w hoops
       
Soybeans DS26-May3 rows, 8 seeds/ft, 1"Radish DS8-Sep 8 bands, 20 seeds/ft, 1"First: 1/2 bed each
Fava Beans DS14-Apr3 rows, 4-6" apart, 1"Beets DS7-Jul4 bands , 12 seeds/ft, 1/2" 
       
Scallions TP14-Apr5 rows, 6"Snow Peas (Fall) DS15-Aug4X4" widebands,25 seeds/ft., 1"First: 2/5 Kale, 3/5 other, two scallion plantings
Scallions TP12-May5 rows, 6"    
Shallots DS and TP14-AprDS 5 bands, 40 seeds/ft, 1/2"Snow Peas (Fall) DS15-Aug4 X4" wide bands,25 seeds/ft., 1"Shallot TP at 7 rows, 6". TP so top of bulb is showing
Kale (1) TP14-Apr4 rows, 10", to first leaves   Row cover


Tunnels
Tunnel UphillCucumber (1) TP12-May1 row, 12", 2" deep    15 row ft, row cover w hoops
 Eggplant TP12-May2 rows, 18", almost to first leaves     15 row ft, row cover w hoops
 Watermelon TP12-May1 row, 24", 2" deep    18 row ft, row cover w hoops
 Sweet potato TP12-May2 rows staggered, 16", see manual  30 row ft, Rows 12" apart centered in bed
 Basil TP (9 plants)12-May3 rows, 8", 1" deep  2 row ft, row cover w hoops
         
Tunnel DownhillTomato TP12-May1 row, 24", to first leaves  80 row ft, row cover w hoops
 Basil TP (9 plants)12-May3 rows, 8", 1" deep 2 row ft, row cover w hoops
         
Outside Uphill        
 Garlic TP    Peas & oats8/11 to 9/158 + 8 row ft.
 Onions TP21-Apr5 rows, 6"  Peas & oats8/11 to 9/1540 row ft
 Cabbage TP28-Apr2 rows or 3 staggered, 14", to first leaves  Peas & oats8/11 to 9/1510 row ft, row cover
 Brussels TP2-Jun2 rows, 18", to first leaves  Peas & oats8/11 to 9/1510 row ft, row cover if flea beetles around
 Potatoes TP28-Apr2 rows stagger, 14", 3" deep  Peas & oats8/11 to 9/1525 row ft
         
OutsideDownhill        
 Beans Dry DS12-May3 rows, 6 seeds/ft, 1"    25 row ft. Leave 4 ft space from squash
 Winter Squash TP26-May1 row, 24", 2" deep,or see manual for hillplanting  Peas & oats8/11 to 9/1560 row ft., row cover w hoops
 NOTES:Days to maturity= from DS or TP      
  Remember to always stagger rows      
  Transplant a little deeper than the root ball soil level, except where noted      
         


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      • 2019 Events >
        • 2019 New Years Day
        • WHF sponsors Sustainable Living Event
      • 2018 Events >
        • Full Moon Night at the Hickories Farm
        • Lachat Children's Gardens
        • Hurlbutt Elementary School Gardens
        • Sheep Shearing April 2018
        • David Bouley at Home
        • Vandana Shiva at The Hickories Farm
      • 2017 Events >
        • Fall Sheep Shearing and Pasture Breakfast
        • Wells Hill Farm & AWARE Fundraiser For MALTA House
        • Michelle Teaching
      • 2016 Events >
        • Wells Hill Farm 2016 Harvest Dinner
        • Weston Children's Fall Sheep Shearing Day
        • Sensory Honey Tasting with Marina Marchese of Red Bee Honey
        • Garden Conservancy's Open Days 2016
        • Garden Conservancy's Open Days 2014
        • Fairfield County Women in Food and Farming Dinner
        • ​WHF Welcomes Food Corps' New Director of Development - Breakfast 11/11/16
        • Building Hurlbutt Elementary School Garden
      • 2015 Events >
        • Harvest Dinner and Dance in the Pasture 2015
        • WHF and Born to Explore Benefit Screening for Green Village Initiative
      • 2014 and Before >
        • WHF Welcomes Girl Scouts
        • Chicken Coop Tour of Weston
        • Foraging with "Wildman" Steve Brill
        • GMO OMG Screening at Earthplace
        • University of Japan Students tour WHF
        • 1st Annual Harvest Dinner 2012
        • Building Learning Community's School Garden
        • Historic Easton Barn Tour
        • Incubating Chicks at Hurlbutt Elementary School
  • The Farm
    • 2019 Garden and Animals
    • The 2019 Harvest
    • 2018 Garden and Animals
    • The 2018 Harvest
    • Farm Animals >
      • Keeping Chickens
    • The 2017 Harvest
    • Foraging on WHF
    • Recipes
  • Resources and Education
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    • Books and Magazines
    • Seed Sources and Planting Calendars
    • CT Farm Bureau Annual
    • GMO Labeling
    • Local Farms We Love >
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