Jimmy I know you are a piece South of me, but when did you plant your sprouts, turnips, Brocholi, and cabbage? Did you plant seed or seedlings?
I'm already planning a fall garden for 2013.
We've dabbled in companion planting but haven't gone main stream with it as of yet and I'm sure it would help along with not planting the same thing in the same place each season. We only have 4 4'x12' raised beds and a few 36'' rounds that we're trying to get the most out of and we're still learning so thanks for the tips!!!.
You don't need to be the strongest
or the most intelligent to survive
but by having the right tools and
the adaptability of change
is where you will prevail.
From what I've found sprouts, cabbage, and brocoli are all better (sweeter) after a frost on them.
I'm guessing I need to get mine out by mid September or so.
FYI, I've planted tomatoes in the same 2 rows for close to 15 years. I make the soil new each year, I add copious amounts od compost and LOTS of fish scraps and cottonseed meal. I normally plant 48 plants, but some years there have been a few less and some years a few more. I stake them and pinch suckers for first 4 foot of growth, then top the plant. Then no more sucker pinching. The shorter plant will do a bunch better in the late summer heat. Not as long a run up the stem for water and nutrients. My plants usually go to the end of October and have gone to the middle of November. I'm blessed with a long 'mater growing season!
Good luck this year.
Jimmy
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