Getting Started on Your Fall Garden

I know...Fall already?  Summer just started!  Each month I put together a gardening newsletter for Mary's Heirloom Seeds.  If you'd like to get on the list you can send me an email at mary@marysheirloomseeds.com or you can use the Contact Page at Mary's Heirloom Seeds.

The newsletter for July is about planning your Fall Garden so I thought I'd share all of the info here as well.  AND we just announced a GIVEAWAY on our Facebook Page!!!

Happy Planting!

While it may be just the middle of summer, now is the time to start thinking about your Fall Garden.

If you don't start thinking about it now, the time to plant those seeds for a fall crop will have passed.  Because climate zones can be different in each region, it is important to know what and when to plant each seed variety.

Below are a few suggestions on what to plant during August and September from Mother Earth News.  For more details just ask! 

Peat Pellets

Central Midwest

Arugula,  Beets

Carrots,  Chard

Lettuce,  Radish

Spinach  and  Turnips

Gulf Coast Region  (includes all of Florida)
Beans,  Cabbage

Corn,  Eggplant

Leeks,  Peppers

Pumpkins,  Winter Squash

and Tomatoes

Small Sugar Pumpkin

Mid-Atlantic  (East Coast)

Beets,  Carrots

Cilantro,  Lettuce

Radishes,  Spinach

and Turnips

Pacific Northwest 

Arugula, Beets, Carrots, Lettuce,
Radishes, Spinach and Turnips 

Extra Dwarf Pak Choy Cabbage

Southwest  (West Coast)
Beets,  Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage,  Carrots

Cauliflower,  Chard

Corn,  Cucumber

Leeks,  Lettuce

Radishes,  Spinach

Summer Squash and Turnips

Bulgarian Giant Leeks

Southern Interior  
(Central Texas to the East Coast)

 Beans, Beets, Broccoli,

Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots,

Cauliflower, Chard, Cucumber,  

Lettuce, Radishes, Spinach,

Summer Squash and Turnips

North Central and Rockies

Arugula, Beets, Lettuce, 
Radishes, Spinach and Turnips

Several of the seed varieties list above will be on sale until July 26th at midnight.  

Select seed varieties have been marked down 15-25% off through July 21st.   If you have further gardening questions feel free to ask or stop by Back to the Basics!

Sincerely,                                                                

Mary
Mary's Heirloom Seeds 

Photo from Mother Earth News

Growing with Peat Pellets

Peat Pellets are Awesome!  These small discs are self-contained seed-starters.  They are virtually Mess-Free!  I really like mess free.  I know I've posted a few times this year about using peat pellets and yes, I sell them at Mary's Heirloom Seeds.  However, that's not really why I get so excited about Peat Pellets.

Dry Peat Pellets

Anything that makes growing your own veggies, herbs or flowers just a tab bit easier makes me happy!

Just add water and they Grow!

Directions:

Place peat pellet(s) in a tray or bowl and add water.  Warm water will stimulate growth a bit faster.  If the pellets soak up all of the water, add a bit more just to be sure they are finished growing.  Drain excess water.  This should take about 5 minutes or less.

Make a “hole” for the seeds.  Place seed in the “hole” and cover with peat soil.  Keep Pellet moist but not sitting in water.  Keep in a warm place such as a windowsill, patio table or under lights.

Several seed varieties such as Chamomile, Yarrow and Sage should be sown on the surface of the soil.  Simply pull back or cut the mesh covering off the top of the peat pellet and sprinkle the seeds on the surface.

Baby Basil growing in peat pellets

Purple Bell Peppers

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