(photo April 2007)Here in north Alabama we have a very long growing season. I hope to learn more this year on how to extend the season with hoop houses and plastic so that I can grow some lettuces and other things year round.
In January in zone 7 you can plant:
- spinach
- Irish potatoes
- letttuce
- onion
- English peas
- sugar snap peas
- asparagus
- cabbage
- carrots
In February we can plant:
- broccoli
- kale
We have had so much snow that it was impossible to get out and plant anything. This week is nice and sunny in the 50's so it will be a great time to get out and plant some things. I will direct seed the peas, carrots, and potato eyes and start seeds in cotainers for lettuce, spinach and broccoli. I will let those seedlings grow a little before putting them in the garden.
I am excited to get the garden going again. It is so much fun to see things grow and have fresh food to eat.
This is great information-- I am not sure of zone and planting... this is the first year I'm not just throwing seed in the ground and seeing what happens. I really would like to garden with a purpose (to eat,mainly) this year. Can you recommend a good site for finding this information?
ReplyDeleteThanks
Pat