Spring is right around the corner and it will not be long before spring gardens will be planted. Please look at the chart below for information related to common vegetables planted in our area. You can also find additional information on vegetables by viewing the University of Georgia Extension publication Vegetable Gardening in Georgia at http://www.caes.uga.edu/applications/publications/files/pdf/C%20963_3.PDF
Bill Tyson is the coordinator for Effingham County Cooperative Extension of the University of Georgia. Email him at wtyson@uga.edu or call the Extension office at 754-8040.
HOME VEGETABLE GARDEN PLANTING CHART
Vegetables Days to Maturity Planting Dates Planting Dates Seeds or Planting/100 ft. Spacing Rows/Plants
Spring Fall
Asparagus 2nd year Jan 15 - Mar 15 Nov & Dec 50 roots 36” x 18-24”
Bush Beans 50-60 Apr 1 - May 1 July 5 - Aug 10 1/2 pound 36” x 2-4”
Pole Bean 65-75 Apr 1 - May 10 July 1 - Aug 1 1/2 pound 36” x 4-12”
Lima Beans 65-75 Apr 1 - June 1 July 1 - Aug 1 1/2 pound 36” x 3-4”
Pole Lima Beans 80-85 Apr 1 - June 1 July 1 - Aug 1 1/2 pound 36” x 6-8”
Beets 55-65 Feb 15 - Apr 1 Aug 1 - Sept 20 1 ounce 18-36” x 2”
Broccoli 60-80 Feb 15 - Mar 15 Aug - Sept 1 100 plants 36” x 12”
Cabbage 65-80 Jan 15 - Mar 15 Aug 1 - Oct 1 100 plants 36” x 12”
Cantaloupe 80-90 Mar 20 - Apr 20 Mar 20 - Apr 20 1 ounce 60” x 36”
Carrot 70-80 Jan 15 - Mar 20 Aug 20 - Sept 15 1/2 ounce 18-36” x 2-3”
Cauliflower 60-75 Mar 1 - Apr 1 July 15 - Aug 15 100 plants 36” x 12”
Collards 55-70 Feb 1 - Mar 15 Aug 1 - Sept 1 1/2 ounce 36” x 8-16”
Sweet Corn 65-90 Mar 15 - June 1 Mar 15 - June 1 1/4 pound 36” x 12-18”
Cucumber 50-65 Apr 1 - May 15 July 15 - Aug 15 1 ounce 60” x 12”
Eggplant 75-90 Apri 1 - May 15 July 10 - July 30 50 plants 36” x 24”
Lettuce 60-85 Jan 15 - Mar 1 Sept 1 - Oct 1 1/4 ounce 18-36” x 8-12”
Mustard 40-50 Jan 15 - Apr 1 Aug 15 - Sept 15 1/2 ounce 18-36” x 2”
Okra 55-65 Apr 1 - June 1 June 15 - July 10 1 ounce 36” x 12”
Green Onion 42-55 Jan 1 - Mar 15 Sept 1 - Dec 31 300 plants 18-36” x 3”
Dry Bulb Onion 100-120 Janu 1 - Mar 15 Oct 10 - Nov 10 300 plants 18-36” x 3-4”
Garden Peas 60-70 Jan 15 - Feb 15 Jan 15 - Feb 15 1 pound 36” x 2”
Southern Peas 60-70 Apr 1 - Aug 10 Apr 1 - Aug 10 1/2 pound 36” x 3-4”
Bell Pepper 65-80 Apr 1 - June 1 July 25 - Aug 10 50 plants 36” x 24”
Hot Pepper 65-95 Apr 1 - June 1 Apr 1 - June 1 50 plants 36” x 24”
Irish Potatoes 70-90 Jan 15 - Mar 1 Jan 15 - Mar 1 12 pounds 36” x 12”
Sweet Potatoes 90-120 Apr 15 - June 15 Apr 15 - June 15 100 plants 36” x 12”
Radish 25-30 Jan 15 - Apr 1 Sept 1 - Oct 15 1 ounce 24” x 1”
Spinach 40-55 Jan 15 - Mar 15 Sept 1 - Oct 15 1 ounce 18-36” x 2”
Squash 40-55 Apr 1 - May 15 Aug 1 - Aug 25 1/2 ounce 36” x 24”
Tomatoes 70-90 Mar 25 - May 1 June 15 - July 15 50 plants 48” x 24”
Turnip 40-60 Jan 15 - Apr 1 Aug 10 - Sept 15 1/2 ounce 18-36” x 2”
Watermelon 80-90 Mar 20 - May 1 Mar 20 - May 1 1 ounce 72” x 36-48”