Garden Plans > 2015: Janet's Garden

About this Garden Plan

Rototill Spring: With Sphagnam Peat Moss (either Sunshine or Premier Brand) 1 Large Bail 3.8 Cubic Feet / Bone Meal - 4 cups sprinkled ******** I like to use McKenzie Seeds as they are hearty in Canada and they do not scrimp on the seeds. ******** Rototill Fall: With Sphagnam Peat Moss (either Sunshine or Premier Brand) 1 Large Bail 3.8 Cubic Feet/ Sheep manure 2 x 15-kg / Wood Ash - ~10 cups mixed in with manure

Plan Type, Soil and Location

Garden Location: Edmonton, AB
Garden Size: 25' 0" x 50' 0"
Garden Type: Backyard / back garden
Garden Layout: Traditional layout - rows etc
Sun or Shade: Sunny
Garden Soil Type: Good soil

Plan Notes

Garden Plan

Plant List

 PlantNumberSpacingSpacing in RowsNotes
Basil
 Lemon
57"5" x 9"Basil Lemon Thin, downy, pale green foliage. Spikes of tiny white flowers cover the plant during the summer. Plant in moisture retentive, organically rich soil. Sow outdoors in spring or indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Ocimum basilicum citriodorum Category: McKenzie Seeds Name: Basil Variety: Lemon Height: 45 cm (18") Planting Depth: 3 mm (1/8") Seed Spacing: 13 mm (1/2") Plant Spacing: 30 cm (12") Row Spacing: 30 cm (12") Days to Maturity: 80 Days to Germination: 7-14
Basil
 Cinnamon
57"5" x 9"Basil Cinnamon A native to Mexico, the leaves of cinnamon basil have a spicy cinnamon flavor; flowers are deep pink with purple bracts. Add to hot beverages for added taste. Start seeds at anytime for indoor use, or sow directly outdoors once all danger of frost has passed. Plants require an organically rich well drained soil. Ideal for containers, expect your first harvest 5-6 weeks after sowing. Plant in moisture retentive, organically rich soil. Sow outdoors in spring or indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Ocimum basilicum Category: McKenzie Seeds Name: Basil Variety: Cinnamon Height: 30-60 cm (12-24") Planting Depth: 3 mm (1/8") Seed Spacing: 13 mm (1/2") Plant Spacing: 30 cm (12") Row Spacing: 30 cm (12") Days to Maturity: 35-45 Days to Germination: 7-14
Beans (Bush Snap)
 Provider
379"5" x 1' 1"Phaseolus vulgaris Category: McKenzie Seeds Name: Bean - Bush Variety: Provider Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1") Seed Spacing: 10 cm (4") Plant Spacing: 15 cm (6") Row Spacing: 60 cm (24") Days to Maturity: 48-54 Days to Germination: 6-14 Bean Provider Bush Organic Early and excellent! Heavy yields of 15 cm (6" long straight round pods hang in clusters very helpful when picking. Superb flavor, a wonderful choice for home or market gardens and highly recommended for freezing. Dark purple seed. Sow directly in soil once danger of frost has passed.
Beans (Bush Snap)
 Gold Mine (Wax)
379"5" x 1' 1"Phaseolus vulgaris Category: McKenzie Seeds Name: Bean - Bush Variety: Improved Golden Wax Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1") Seed Spacing: 10 cm (4") Plant Spacing: 15 cm (6") Row Spacing: 60 cm (24") Days to Maturity: 50-55 Days to Germination: 6-14 Bean Improved Golden Wax (Bush) This yellow pod snap bean produces an abundance of long, round, meaty, stringless pods. Pod length 15-18 cm (6-7"). Sow directly in soil once danger of frost has passed.
Beet
 Detroit Dark Red
575"3" x 7"Beta vulgaris Category: McKenzie Seeds Name: Beet Variety: Detroit Dark Red Planting Depth: 13 mm (1/2") Seed Spacing: 2.5 cm (1") Plant Spacing: 8 cm (3") Row Spacing: 30 cm (12") Days to Maturity: 50-60 Days to Germination: 10-12 Beet Detroit Dark Red The perfect all purpose variety. Medium early variety. Dark red round roots that are sweet, tender and fine-grained throughout. Sow outdoors in early spring as soon as soil can be worked.
Carrot
 Scarlet Nantes
583"3" x 5"Daucus carota var. sativa Category: McKenzie Seeds Name: Carrot Variety: Scarlet Nantes Coreless Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4") Seed Spacing: 13 mm (1/2") Plant Spacing: 5 cm (2") Row Spacing: 30 cm (12") Days to Maturity: 68 Days to Germination: 10-14 Carrot Scarlet Nantes Coreless This variety's bright orange flesh and delicate flavour make it ideal for freezing. Length: 15-18 cm (6-7") Shoulder: 3 cm (1") Shape: cylindrical, blunt. Coreless. Sow outdoors as soon as ground can be worked.
Cucumber
 Early Spring Burpless Hybrid
101' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Cucumis sativus Category: McKenzie Seeds Name: Cucumber Variety: Spring Burpless Planting Depth: 30 cm (12") Seed Spacing: 10 cm (4") Plant Spacing: 30 cm (12") Row Spacing: 120 cm (48") Days to Maturity: 55 Days to Germination: 8-10 Cucumber Spring Burpless Produces delicious smooth light mid green fruits that are almost spineless. Fruit length 20-30 cm (8-12), straight, bitter-free. Has good disease resistance. Plant directly in the ground after danger of frost is past and soil is warm - 65 F(18 C). If you wish to start plants indoors, start them 6 weeks before last frost using peat pots making sure to weather the plants before setting them in the ground. Roots should be disturbed as little as possible while transplanting. Soil should be well worked and kept moist, pH of 6.0-6.8. Location should be sheltered from wind. Cucumbers are shallow rooting so it is advisable to mulch to keep the soil moist. Extended periods of cold weather followed by bright sun will cause sudden wilt.
Cucumber
 Early Pride Hybrid
101' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Cucumber Early Pride Hybrid Burpee Exclusive This Burpee bred cucumber is proven tops for productivity, flavor and wide adaptability. It bears huge crops of gorgeous cukes. Harvest starts early and keeps on producing for many weeks. Dark green fruits are 8" by 2" with crisp, juicy flesh. Plants are powdery mildew and Cucumber mosaic virus tolerant. For perfect cukes, grow them on a fence or our space-saving Trellis Netting. Sow seeds 6" apart in rows, or plant 5 or 6 seeds in groups (hills) 4-5' apart. Product Details Sun: Full Sun Height: 6-8 inches Spread: 24 inches Days to Maturity: 55 days Sowing Method: Direct Sow Fruit Size: 8-9 inches
Flower
 sweet pea, Streamers Mix
387"5" x 7"Sweet Pea Streamers Mix The biggest the brightest and the sweetest of them all! A beautiful colour mixture of giant, ruffled blooms with a heavenly scent. A strong climber makes it perfect for climbing along a wall, a fence, arches or trellises. Sweet fragrance and blooms are exceptionally long lasting and widely used for flower arrangements and garden decorations. Heat tolerant Soak seed for 24 hours prior to planting directly outdoors. Lathyrus odoratus Category: McKenzie Seeds Name: Sweet Pea Variety: Streamers Mix Height: 2.1 m (7') Planting Depth: 13 mm (1/2") Seed Spacing: 5 cm (2") Plant Spacing: 25 cm (10") Row Spacing: 25 cm (10") Spread: 25 cm (10") Days to Germination: 10-14
Garlic 65"3" x 9" 
Kohlrabi
 Early White Vienna
279"7" x 11"Brassica oleracea Category: McKenzie Seeds Name: Kohl Rabi Variety: Early White Vienna Planting Depth: 13 mm (1/2") Seed Spacing: 2.5 cm (1") Plant Spacing: 15 cm (6") Row Spacing: 45 cm (18") Days to Maturity: 55-60 Days to Germination: 7-10 Kohl Rabi Early White Vienna A unique vegetable. White flesh with very smooth light green skin. Sow outdoors as soon as soil can be worked.
Lettuce (Leaf)
 Gourmet Blend Organic
663"3" x 5" 
Mint
 Spearmint
27"5" x 9"Mentha spicata Category: McKenzie Seeds Name: Mint Variety: Spearmint Height: 30-60 cm (1-2') Planting Depth: 3 mm (1/8") Seed Spacing: 13 mm (1/2") Plant Spacing: 40 cm (16") Row Spacing: 40 cm (16") Days to Maturity: 85 Days to Germination: 7-16 Spearmint Esteemed for flavoring. Plant direct or start indoors 6-8 weeks prior to last frost.
Onion (Red) 585"3" x 7" 
Parsley
 Italian
95"3" x 9"Petroselinum crispum Category: McKenzie Seeds Name: Parsley Variety: Single Hardy Italian Height: 30-40 cm (12-16") Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4") Seed Spacing: 2.5 cm (1") Plant Spacing: 15 cm (6") Row Spacing: 30 cm (12") Days to Maturity: 75 Days to Germination: 10-28 Parsley Single Hardy Italian Glossy dark green, flat cut leaf. Celery leaf type. Stronger flavour than regular parsley. High Yielding. Parsley is easy to grow in moderately rich, moist, well-drained soil. Sow in early spring in a sunny or partially shaded location. Hasten germination by soaking seeds for 24 hours in lukewarm water. Sow direct or start indoors 8 weeks prior to last frost.
Peas
 Snowpea Snowflake
621"3" x 2' 5"Category: McKenzie Seeds Name: Pea Variety: Snowflake Height: 55 cm (22") Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1") Seed Spacing: 2.5 cm (1") Plant Spacing: 10 cm (4") Row Spacing: 75 cm (30") Days to Maturity: 67 Days to Germination: 5-10 Pea Snow Pea Snowflake Crisp pods with a delicate succulent taste. Very easy to grow. Plant directly into the garden early, as soon as the ground can be worked.
Peas
 Alaska Garden
613"3" x 7"Pisum sativum Category: McKenzie Seeds Name: Pea Variety: Alaska Height: 75 cm (30") Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1") Seed Spacing: 2.5 cm (1") Plant Spacing: 10 cm (4") Row Spacing: 75 cm (30") Days to Maturity: 50-55 Days to Germination: 5-10 Pea Alaska One of the earliest varieties. Very heavy producer. Average 5-7.5 cm (2-3") pods are filled with 6-8 sweet peas. Disease and wilt resistant. Pods are light green in color. Vines are packed with full pods. Plant directly into the garden early, as soon as the ground can be worked.
Peas 93"3" x 7" 
Potatoes (Maincrop) 241' 5"1' 1" x 2' 5" 
Radish
 Cherry Belle
1103"3" x 7"Raphanus sativus Category: McKenzie Seeds Name: Radish Variety: Cherry Belle Planting Depth: 13 mm (1/2") Seed Spacing: 13 mm (1/2") Plant Spacing: 5 cm (2") Row Spacing: 30 cm (12") Days to Maturity: 20-25 Days to Germination: 4-7 Radish Cherry Belle Radishes are ready for harvest in just a few weeks. This variety has scarlet skin and crisp, white flesh. Round, bright red 2 cm (3/4") in size- resembles a cherry. A very early maturing variety. Direct seed into rich well-drained soil beginning as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring. Repeat every 10 days except during hot weather.
Raspberry 92' 3"1' 11" x 2' 11" 
Tomato (Small)
 Super Sweet 100 Hybrid
21' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11" 
Tomato (Small)
 Honeybee F1
11' 7"1' 11" x 35' 11"Honeybee F1 Category: McKenzie Seeds Name: Tomato Variety: Honeybee F1 Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4") Seed Spacing: 2.5 cm (1") Plant Spacing: 60-90 cm (24-26") Row Spacing: 90 cm (36") Days to Maturity: 60-65 after transplanting to garden Days to Germination: 7-14 Honeybee hybrids has exceptional sweet flavor and sets over a extended period of time. It matures in 60 day. Honeybee is determinate. All fruit are about one ounce in weight and estimated one inch in diameter. Start indoors 6-8 weeks early and transplan into garden once danger of frost has passed
Zucchini
 Gold Rush
21' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Cucurbita maxima Category: McKenzie Seeds Name: Zucchini Variety: Gold Rush Seed Spacing: 5 cm (2") Plant Spacing: 5cm (2") Row Spacing: 1.5-1.8m (5-6') Days to Germination: 5-12 Zucchini Gold Rush Golden yellow straight and smooth fruit grow 18-20 cm (7-8) in length with a wonderful tender and creamy-white flesh. High yielding and delicious this zucchini is a tasty addition in salads, breads, baked or stir-fried. To obtain best harvest possible pick fruits young. Plant direct or start indoors
Zucchini
 Dark Green
21' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Cucurbita maxima Category: McKenzie Seeds Name: Squash Variety: Zucchini Dark Green Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1") Seed Spacing: 5-6 seeds per hill or 5 cm (2") apart. Plant Spacing: thin to 3 plants per hill Row Spacing: 1.5-1.8 m (5-6') Days to Maturity: 52 Days to Germination: 5-12 Zucchini Dark Green Straight cylindrical fruit 15-18 cm (6-7") in length with creamy white flesh that is firm and flavourful. Sow directly into the garden or plant indoors 3-4 weeks early for an early crop.

Planting Times

Plant List key
 PlantJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Basil
 Lemon
Basil
 Cinnamon
Beans (Bush Snap)
 Provider
Beans (Bush Snap)
 Gold Mine (Wax)
Beet
 Detroit Dark Red
Carrot
 Scarlet Nantes
Cucumber
 Early Spring Burpless Hybrid
Cucumber
 Early Pride Hybrid
Flower
 sweet pea, Streamers Mix
Garlic
Kohlrabi
 Early White Vienna
Lettuce (Leaf)
 Gourmet Blend Organic
Mint
 Spearmint
Onion (Red)
Parsley
 Italian
Peas
 Snowpea Snowflake
Peas
 Alaska Garden
Peas
Potatoes (Maincrop)
Radish
 Cherry Belle
Raspberry
Tomato (Small)
 Super Sweet 100 Hybrid
Tomato (Small)
 Honeybee F1
Zucchini
 Gold Rush
Zucchini
 Dark Green



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