Propagation & Planting
Direct Sowing [Preferred] ◦ Choose to sow in rows or broadcast based on your plot size and harvesting method. ◦ Small plots: dense broadcasting maximizes plant numbers and space efficiency. ◦ Large plots (½ acre or more): sow in rows with good weed control to simplify harvesting and enable crop rotation.
Starting Indoors ◦ If outdoor conditions
◦ Plan to transplant around early June. Indoors starting improves germination success and early growth.
are not suitable for direct sowing. Most direct sown crops catch up to indoor starts within a month.
◦ Start seeds indoors aiming to transplant when outdoor temps consistently reach 80°F or higher, usually late spring to early summer.
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