Lower South Feb 2017

**walshevak** 2/1/2017, 7:12 pm

Time to get the seeds started. When do you start direct sowing. I usually start peas and cool crops at the end of the month. Peppers and
in the house now to the end of the month.

I'm still in the Philippines until end of Feb so I'll probably direct sow some frost resistant veggies as soon as I get home.

I was reading a book just before writing this post and came across this poem by William Blake.. Made me think of all our battles with the dreaded SVB and the evil white moth on brassicas.

THE DYING ROSE

O Rose thou art sick
The invisible worm
That flies in the night
In the howling storm:
Has found out thy bed
Of crimson joy:
And his dark secret love
Does thy life destroy.

My wish to all of you for this growing season is to stand strong for your Rose.

Kay

**sanderson** 2/3/2017, 4:14 am

walshevak wrote:I was reading a book just before writing this post and came across this poem by William Blake.. Made me think of all our battles with the dreaded SVB and the evil white moth on brassicas.

THE DYING ROSE

O Rose thou art sick
The invisible worm
That flies in the night
In the howling storm:
Has found out thy bed
Of crimson joy:
And his dark secret love
Does thy life destroy.

Kay

+1

mschaef 2/7/2017, 11:12 pm

For me this month is going to be finalizing my list of what we will be growing and getting our seeds ordered. We are renting a house so we can't "mess" with the yard to much but did get the okay to put in one garden bed.

What is everyone growing this year?

I have also been asked to start seeds for some friends so they don't have to buy plants. They are getting the seeds for me. I am excited and a bit nervous about taken on this new responsibility. Wish me luck!!!!!

**sanderson** 2/9/2017, 2:25 pm

Good luck! Getting one bed is better than no bed. That was nice of the landlord.

**walshevak** 2/10/2017, 12:01 pm

Mschaef,

Is the landlord worried about tearing up his lawn. If so have you considered some tabletops. Lawn stays not only as is, but the water dripping through the MM turns it very green. When I took down my tabletops to move, the only space that needed repairing was where the legs were. Small areas that were easy to reseed.

Kay

mschaef 2/14/2017, 10:32 am

Kay,
the only grass there is, is what little I have uncovered from blowing the leaves into a pile to start a compost pile. When we moved in the landlord said that we could do whatever we wanted with the yard. It hasn't been maintained at all. The leaves were about 3 inches thick and I uncovered some nice rock edging and bulbs that no one could even see. Here hoping to a great crop this season.

**sanderson** 2/14/2017, 4:01 pm

Mschaef, Sounds like you could have some fun in the yard as you uncover the landscape!

ralitaco 2/25/2017, 11:59 am

With the temps being in the 70's consistently now, what can I do in the garden now? I am thinking I can jump on planting seeds outdoors and if it gets cold I can cover the beds with plastic. What is everyone else doing?

mschaef 2/26/2017, 7:43 pm

ralitaco wrote:With the temps being in the 70's consistently now, what can I do in the garden now? I am thinking I can jump on planting seeds outdoors and if it gets cold I can cover the beds with plastic. What is everyone else doing?

I get an email monthly for this website reminders@gardenate.com and they say this is what to plant inside and out for our zone.

Planting now in February for the USA - Zone 8b zone


Artichokes (Globe)	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from January.
Asparagus	Plant in garden.	Harvest from 24 months.
Beetroot (also Beets)	Plant in garden.	Harvest from May.
Broccoli	Plant in garden.	Harvest from April.
Brussels sprouts	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from June.
Cabbage	Plant in garden.	Harvest from May.
Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers)	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from May.
Carrot	Plant in garden.	Harvest from June.
Cauliflower	Plant out (transplant) seedlings.	Harvest from June.
Celeriac	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from June.
Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers)	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from May.
Chives (also Garden chives)	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from May.
Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale)	Plant in garden.	Harvest from May.
Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley)	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from April.
Corn Salad (also Lamb's lettuce or Mache)	Plant in garden.	Harvest from April.
Cucumber	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from May.
Eggplant (also Aubergine)	Plant in garden.	Harvest from May.
Endive	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from May.
Fennel (also Bronze fennel)	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from June.
Florence Fennel (also Finocchio)	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from June.
Garlic	Plant in garden.	Harvest from July.
Kale (also Borecole)	Plant in garden.	Harvest from April.
Kohlrabi	Plant in garden.	Harvest from May.
Leeks	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from July.
Lemon Balm (also Sweet balm, )	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from May.
Lettuce	Plant in garden.	Harvest from May.
Marrow	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from June.
Mizuna (also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna)	Plant in garden.	Harvest from April.
Mustard greens (also gai choy)	Plant in garden.	Harvest from April.
Onion	Plant in garden.	Harvest from September.
Oregano (also Pot Marjoram)	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from April.
Parsnip	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from July.
Peas	Plant in garden.	Harvest from May.
Potato	Plant in garden.	Harvest from July.
Radish	Plant in garden.	Harvest from April.
Rhubarb	Plant in garden.	Harvest from 12 months.
Rockmelon (also Canteloupe)	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from June.
Rosemary	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from 12 months.
Savory - winter savory (also Savory)	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from April.
Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold)	Plant in garden.	Harvest from May.
Spinach (also English spinach)	Plant in garden.	Harvest from April.
Strawberries (from seeds)	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from 12 months.
Thyme (also Common thyme)	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from January.
Tomato	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from May.
Turnip	Plant in garden.	Harvest from May.
Yam/Oka (also Oca)	Plant in garden.	Harvest from July.
Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash)	Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.	Harvest from May.

ralitaco 2/28/2017, 12:27 am

Thanks MsChaef. I missed that one in my email.

mschaef 2/28/2017, 9:58 am

Your welcome!!!!

ralitaco 2/28/2017, 10:11 am

Just so I am clear, if it says "Plant in Garden" then it referring to planting SEEDS, right?

**walshevak** 2/28/2017, 7:26 pm

ralitaco wrote:Just so I am clear, if it says "Plant in Garden" then it referring to planting SEEDS, right?

yes, direct sow

Kay

ralitaco 3/1/2017, 1:03 am

Thanks Kay.
Looks like I need to get going on some cleanup, etc. so I can start some seeds.

Have you planted anything yet? I figure you are the closest to me so if I want to make it easy on myself, I'll just plant what you plant and when Very Happy

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