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F O O D N E W S • F U N N O T E S • T A S T Y N U G G E T S

GROW GREEN

It’s fun, it’s planet-conscious, and it’s the cheapest way to put great-tasting veggies
on your table. Our quick guide will get you started!

PEAS
Peas should be
planted in early
March. (Too late TOMATOES
CARROTS for this year; try Tomato transplants
Sow directly in the some next season.) can be grown in-
garden 2 to 3 doors from seed in
weeks before the 6 to 8 weeks. Move
last expected frost. them to the garden
LIGHT: Full sun 1 or 2 weeks after
WATER: 1" per the average last frost
week, less as plant date for your area.
BELL PEPPERS matures LIGHT: Full sun
Start seeds indoors EAT: 45-85 days WATER 1" per week LETTUCE
8 weeks before the EAT: 55-90 days Plant outside as soon
last frost, using 2-inch LIMA BEANS as the ground is no
or slightly larger pots. Plant approximately longer frozen. Seeds
Transplant outdoors 2 weeks after the will germinate when
after soil reaches 70- average date of the the soil temperature is
85° F. last frost. as low as 45° F.
LIGHT: Full sun LIGHT: Full sun GROW LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: 1" per week WATER: Soil should YOUR OWN WATER: Even
EAT: 65-85 days have good drainage For vegetable tips moisture
and must be kept and where to buy EAT: 40-85 days
moist, but not soaked. seeds, visit taste
EAT: 7-30 days, based ofhome.com/links
on soil temperature

Editor’s Note: Climate and soil conditions will vary. Check with your local garden center for more exact watering recommendations for your area.