If you look closely at the photos you will see some evidence of activity underground: a swoosh of asparagus at the back a swoosh of swiss chard to the right; a line of spinach beside the greens, a sprinkling of 2 types of kale, and beneficial flowers popping their heads up. In the raised beds we have walla wallas (looking grand), 2 rows of radishes (want more), and 1.5 beds of storage onions. Lots more room to fill!
Do you ever think about how much you need/ will produce? Here are some #s (source forgotten):
- brussel sprouts- 2 lb per plant (1-2 seedlings right now)
- spinach- 2.5-5 lb for 5 foot row (1 row so far- will continue to sow every few weeks)
- chard- 3.5 lb for 5 foot row (1 row so far- will continue to sow every few weeks)
- cucumber- 10 per plant or 2 or more per week (8 plants planned in 2 beds)
- tomato- 4-8 pounds per plant (10-12 plants planned)
- corn- 1-2 ears per plant (will plant some for fun)
- runner beans- 2 lb per plant (should have at least 10 vines)
- leeks- 10 lb for 10 feet (should have 12 feet)
- shallots- 7 lb for 10 feet (should have 6 feet)
- garlic- 20 heads in 10 feet (need 22 feet)
- peas- 10 lb in 10 feet (have 12 feet)
- squash- 1 per plant for winter squash (won't get many of these in our garden)
- potatoes- 3 pounds per plant
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