Bed 1 - planted May 3rd, peas and carrots

Carrots, summer
	Sow seeds in garden 1/4" deep three weeks before last spring frost. Spacing: Plant 30 seeds per sq. ft.; thin to 16 plants per sq. ft. Replant six to eight weeks before fall frost for late crop. Days to harvest: 55 to 70 days from seed. Frost-hardy. Hint: Before planting, loosen soil to 12"; remove stones and add compost.
Peas, spring
	Plant outdoors 1" deep as soon as soil can be worked. Spacing: nine to 16 per sq. ft. Provide support with string or wire trellis. For a fall crop, plant again six to eight weeks before frost. Days to harvest: 50 to 60 days from planting seeds. Very frost-hardy. Hint: Add legume inoculant to soil when planting to increase vigor and yield.

Roy Cutler

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