Warm Garden - planted chard seeds, May 4th

Warm Garden - Bed 3

Cucumber
	Plant seeds indoors 1/2" deep three weeks before last frost, or seed in garden after frost. Transplant into garden after frost and when soil is 65 to 70 degrees F. Spacing one per sq. ft. for bush type; two per sq. ft. for vining type. Extend harvest with a second crop, planted two weeks later. Days to harvest: 50 to 60 days after transplanting. Not frost-hardy. Hint: Use row covers until flowering to keep off insects.
Swiss chard
	Plant seeds 1/2" deep indoors six weeks before last frost, or in garden two weeks before last frost Transplant: Around the time of last frost Plant a second crop to ensure a plentiful supply of tender leaves. Spacing: two plants per sq. ft. Days to harvest: 30 days from seed for baby; 50 days to full size. Frost-hardy. Hint: Good source of summer greens, chard is not bothered by heat.

Roy Cutler