Large Veggie Garden
We love our large veggie selection for the Early Spring Box! These varieties are diverse for all different types of recipes. From salads, roasted veggies, or delicious salsa, these plants will provide you with great additions to your kitchen. These plant types thrive in the sun, and can last for a whole growing season with proper maintenance.
The Plants
Brussel Sprouts
Plant to Harvest: 50-60 days
Space Needed: 18-24 inches
Helpful Tip:
Brussels sprouts are ready to harvest when the tiny heads are firm, green, and 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Remove sprouts by twisting them until they break away from the plant. As you remove the lower sprouts, you can also remove yellowing leaves; the plant continues to grow upward, producing more leaves and sprouts!
Cauliflower
Plant to Harvest: 50-60 days
Space Needed: 18-24 inches
Helpful Tip:
Mulch area around the plant to keep roots moist. When harvesting, look for compact bulbs. As soon as you see separation in the bulbs it's time to harvest, no matter what size the broccoli head is.
Mustard Greens
Plant to Harvest: 15-20 days
Space Needed: 12-18 inches
Helpful tip:
Harvest leaves when they are large enough to eat. You can harvest the leaves as the plant grows. Do not harvest more than ⅓ of the plant to prevent shock (unless you want to harvest the entire plant). Cabbage Worms are common pests for mustard greens, use an insecticidal soap spray to protect and prevent infestations.
Radicchio
Plant to Harvest: 30-35 days
Space Needed: 8-12 inches
Helpful Tip:
Plant radicchio in full sun and mulch the soil around the plants to retain moisture. You can harvest as you grow, or harvest all at once. Remember to pull leaves from the outside in if harvesting throughout the season. Do not harvest more than ⅓ of the plant to prevent shock (unless you want to harvest the entire plant).
Celery
Plant to Harvest: 70-80 days
Space Needed: 10-12 inches
Helpful tip:
Celery likes shade and cooler temperatures. So when finding a spot for them in your garden, plant them in a spot that gets more shade than sun. Celery is about 95% water so make sure to water them thoroughly.
Spinach
Plant to Harvest: 30-35 days
Space Needed: 8-12 inches
Helpful tip:
Spinach can be harvested as it grows. Baby spinach leaves can be harvested almost right away, or you can wait longer for the leaves to grow larger. Do not harvest more than ⅓ of the plant to prevent shock (unless you want to harvest the entire plant).
Broccoli
Plant to harvest: 50-60 days
Space Needed:
Helpful tip:
When harvesting, look for compact bulbs. As soon as you see separation in the bulbs it's time to harvest, no matter what size the broccoli head is.
Swiss chard
Plant to Harvest: 30-45 days
Space Needed: 6-8 inches
Helpful tip:
You can begin to harvest your greens when your chard plants are around 9-12 inches high. Cut the outer leaves first to allow the tender inner leaves to grow. Once you’ve completely harvested a chard plant, go ahead and pull it up and toss the root into your compost.
Endive
Plant to harvest: 60-70 days
Space Needed: 8-10 inches
Helpful tip:
Endives require direct sunlight and need plenty of water. Adding mulch around the base of the plant will help keep their roots moist.
Tomato
Plant to harvest: 40-50 days
Space it needs: 24-36 inches
Helpful tip:
When picking tomatoes, wait until they are red for the fruits to reach their maximum sweetness. If you see sunspots on your ripe tomatoes or cracking, pick them immediately. Trellis your tomatoes once they reach 6-8 inches of height to support the weight of the fruit on the branches.
Peas
Plant to Harvest: 20-30 days
Space Needed: 8-10 inches
Helpful Tip:
Place mulch at the base of the snap peas to keep the roots moist. Pick the peas when the pods are swollen, taste to see if they are sweet. If they are sweet, it’s time to harvest! If not, keep them on the vine for another week and check again.
Arugula
Plant to Harvest: 35-40 days
Space Needed: 6-8 inches
Helpful tip:
Arugula grows quickly and adds a slight peppery taste to any sandwich or salad. It can be harvested as it grows. Do not harvest more than ⅓ of the plant to prevent shock (unless you want to harvest the entire plant). This plant needs plenty of sun and water.
Bunching Onion
Plant to Harvest: 30-40 days
Space Needed: 1-2 inches
Helpful tip:
Bunching onions will be ready to harvest when plants reach 6-8" tall, while the stalks are still white at the bottom and fairly thin. You can cook the stalks and the bulbs in recipes.
Rainbow Beets
Seed to Harvest: 60 Days
Space Needed: 2-5 inches
Helpful Tip:
Once the plants are a few weeks old, thin them to 3 inches apart by pinching off the tops and enjoying the leaves in your salad mix.
