Some vegetables only need a short time to ripen. Careful planning can allow you to plant a succession of crops in the same space all year long. If your garden space is small, you will want to take advantage of this technique.
First, plant crops that mature early. As soon as these have been harvested, pull them up and have a second crop ready to go in the ground.Plant plants in peat pots to give them a head start. After your second crop is harvested, you can then have a planting of cool weather crops. Choose early maturing varieties so they can be harvested before winter sets in.
The chart below will help you plan your succession garden.
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Perennial Crops |
Crops that occupy the ground only the first part of the season |
Crops that occupy the ground the major portion of the season |
Crops to be planted in July or later for fall and winter gardens |
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Asparagus |
Early Beets |
Bush and Pole Beans |
Bush Beans |