I’m in the midst of getting my planning done, 8 week starts need to get started next week for last frost at end of May.

This way I’ll know approximately how many seedlings to start and I can keep track of which ones we enjoy. With the layouts, it will allow me to keep track of crop rotations to minimize nutrient depletion. I most likely won’t do a round of cover crops though, I can always just throw some of my other nutrients to top up when needed.

Edit Link to the Libreoffice and Excel doc the file was just saved as excel format, so there is likely formatting issues. If the link reaches its limit send me a msg and I’ll make another.

  • lilpatchy2eyes@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    1 month ago

    First time ever gardening by myself in my hometown… it’s small, ugly, and poorly planned but at least one of every type of seed I’ve planted has sprouted. Makes me want to invest a little more money and energy at least.

  • RebekahWSD@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    My plan of killing a bunch of seeds has started. Planted these san marzano seeds that came in a purim bag my mother gave me, and those are now in a window with both the most light and least cat activity. Some will sprout, then just die outside from unknown reasons yet.

  • obazdaa@feddit.orgEnglish
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    1 month ago

    I’m done with my general plan, I have an idea of what I want. Now let’s see what will go wrong and where I have to adapt.

    Snap peas and radish are almost ready to go outside, my peppers and tomatoes seedlings are starting to grow. I’m looking forward to the season!

  • RBWells@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    My winter garden is over, except for the fennel and mojito mint (I leave it in there and just pull it up occasionally, it plays pretty nice) and a couple of lettuces.

    Starting seedlings of jalapeno, butternut squash, eggplant, tomato. Later on will plant okra, a container of Stokes Purple sweet potato, and mini watermelons. Basil. The citrus made flowers but it seems late, winter was oddly cold this year.

    Zone 10

  • verity_kindle@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    1 month ago

    We have to cover crop here, otherwise the soil amendments just blow away, along with the topsoil. Northern edge of USDA zone 7, the wind has been brutal.

  • Richard@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Living in a tropical country is awesome, just take seeds, put them in soil and enjoy food the entire year; my plants are doing awesome, been using organic matter coming straight off my kitchen as compost for ages now, rarely see problems with nutrients.

    • SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      1 month ago

      Too hot!

      I love the winter and winter sports, living a 3 hour drive from the Rockies has its advantages and disadvantages.

      I’m gonna top up with top dressing or the places garden mix which is compost and soil. Only so much room and stuff I can do myself. Sometimes gotta spend the money.

  • mrhenry77@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Well, that’s another unexpected use-case for Excel that is actually pretty cool. Would you mind sharing it as a template?

  • Kr4u7@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Would you mind sharing that template? It looks so much better than other apps that I’ve seen :)

    • SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      1 month ago

      Thanks! It’s nothing fancy though.

      Linky I’ve used Libreoffice, I’ve saved it as an Excel format as well, but I don’t know if the formatting transferred or not.

  • duckworthy36@lemm.eeEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Let’s not assume every garden has the same Eurocentric seasonal variation on lemmy.

    I’m mid season right now. Planting usually starts in October but our rain was super late this year.

    Lots of weeding and trying to get my summer veggies started. I usually stop planting anything by June.

    Gophers decimated most of my greens and peas, so I’m basically turning my vegetable garden into plant jail. Still have potatoes going they should be ready soon.

    I also have friendly raccoons who love digging up my plants, tossing them aside to look for insects. They got so mad about my plant protectors last week I heard them fighting trying to break in.

    • SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      1 month ago

      That’s why I said “Garden progress” growmie, that included anyone from planning to harvest currently.

      I’m also from Canada, so swing and miss buddy!