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Garden Planting and Watering Guide

Sorted by crop name. Optimized for Cedar City, Utah (Average Date of Last Frost - 20 May)
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Crop	Start Plants Indoors ⁽¹⁰⁾	Plant Outdoors	Germ Time (days)	Germ Temp (°F)	Min Soil Temp (°F)	Optimum Growing Temp (°F)	Light	Plants Per Ft²	Soil / Hydroponic Conditions	Critical Time To Water	Gallons Needed For A 5-ft row
Artichoke	--					65-80	Not directly under	1	perlite 10 inches or deeper
Asparagus	--	Feb 6	14-21	70-75						As ferns begin to grow their foliage
Basil ⁽⁹⁾	6 wks (8 Apr)
Beans ^(1,8)	--	After danger of frost past (Apr 15, Jul 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	65-85 ⁽¹⁴⁾	57	60-65	Needs good light	5	4 inches deep or deeper with plenty of moisture	Beginning at pollination and continuing through pod development, during harvesting	2 per week depending on rainfall
Beets ^(2,8)	--	3-4 weeks after last frost (Mar 15, Aug 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)	5-14	55-85 ⁽¹²⁾						Before soil gets bone-dry	1 at early stage; 2 every 2 weeks
Broccoli ^(2,9)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	(Mar 7, Aug 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)	5-14	70-75 ⁽¹²⁾		55-65	Needs good light	2	Cut 5" from top and will continue to produce	During the time the heads begin to develop. Don't let soil dry out for 4 weeks after transplanting	1 to 1-1/2 per week
Brussels Sprouts ^(2,9)	4-8 wks (25 Mar - 24 Apr)	(Mar 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	5-14	70-75 ⁽¹²⁾						Don't let soil dry out for 4 weeks after transplanting	1 to 1-1/2 per week
Cabbage ^(3,9)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	(Mar 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	5-14	70-75 ⁽¹²⁾	55 (45° for transplant)	55-65	Needs good light	2	2.5" deep or deeper	During the time the heads begin to develop. Water frequently in dry weather	2 per week
Carrots ^(2,8)	--	As soon as soil can be worked (Mar 7, Jul 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	10-21	55-85 ⁽¹²⁾	46	60-85	Moderate light	2	Good drainage required	As roots begin to enlarge. Water before soil gets bone-dry	1 at early stage; 2 every 2 weeks
Cauliflower ^(3,9)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	(Mar 15, Jul 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)	8-10	70-75 ⁽¹²⁾		60-70	Needs good light	1	2.5" deep or deeper	During flowering and head development. Water frequently	2 per week
Celeriac ⁽⁹⁾	6-8 wks (25 Mar - 8 Apr)
Celery ^(3,9)	6-8 wks (25 Mar - 8 Apr)	(Mar 7, Aug 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)	10-21	55-70 ⁽¹³⁾						Water frequently	2 per week
Chives ⁽⁹⁾	8-12 wks (26 Feb - 25 Mar)
Collards ⁽⁸⁾	--		5-10	65-85 ⁽¹²⁾
Corn ^(1,8)	--	(Apr 1, Jul 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	5-7	70-85 ⁽¹⁴⁾	65	60-70	Needs great light	3	6" deep or deeper with great drainage	As ear silk develops and tassels become apparent, when cobs swell	2 at important stages
Cucumbers ^(3,8)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	After last frost and soil thoroughly warmed (Apr 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	5-10	70-85 ⁽¹⁴⁾	58	75-85	Good light	2	4 to 6" deep or deeper	During flowering as well as through fruit development. Water frequently	1 per week
Eggplant ⁽⁹⁾	8-10 wks (11 Mar - 25 Mar)	(Apr 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	10-15	70 ⁽¹⁴⁾						During flowering as well as through fruit development
Endive ⁽⁸⁾	--
Garlic	--					80 then 60	Good light	3	4" deep or deeper - sand with high initial temp cooling off
Kale ⁽⁸⁾	--	(Mar 7, Aug 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)
Kohlrabi ⁽⁸⁾	--
Leeks ⁽⁹⁾	8-12 wks (26 Feb - 25 Mar)	(Mar 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)
Lettuce ^(3,9)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	(Mar 1, Jul 17 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	70 ⁽¹³⁾	41	55-70	Moderate light	6	Grow with rockwool sitting on styrofoam in water	As heads begin to develop. Water frequently	2 per week
Melons ^(3,8)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	After last frost and soil thoroughly warmed (Apr 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)	5-7	75-85 ⁽¹⁴⁾						During flowering and evenly throughout fruit development	1 per week
Mustard Greens ⁽⁸⁾	--
Onions ^(2,9)	10-12 wks (26 Feb - 11 Mar)	(Mar 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)	10-14	70-75 ⁽¹³⁾	41	60-80	Good light	3	4 inches or deeper within aggregate or sand	When bulbs begin to enlarge, in dry weather, water in early stage to get plants going	1/2 to 1 per week if soil is very dry
Parsley ⁽⁹⁾	8 wks (25 Mar)	Feb 10	14-21	70-75
Parsnips ^(2,8)	--	(Mar 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)								Before soil gets bone-dry	1 per week in early stages
Peas ^(1,8)	--	2 weeks before last date of frost (Mar 7, Aug 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	5-10	50-75 ⁽¹³⁾	42	60-65	Good light	4	4" deep or deeper in aggregate with good aeration	When flowers form, during pod forming, during harvesting	2 per week
Peppers ^(1,9)	6-8 wks (25 Mar - 8 Apr)	(Apr 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-14	75-85 ⁽¹⁴⁾	62 (57° for transplant)					For 3-4 weeks after transplanting, when flowers form, when fruit forms	1 twice a week
Potatoes ^(1,8)	--	(Apr 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)		70 ⁽¹²⁾	45	60-70	Fair light	3	12" deep or deeper with good drainage	When the size of marbles	2 per week
Pumpkin ⁽⁸⁾	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	After last frost and soil thoroughly warmed (Apr 23 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	70-75 ⁽¹⁴⁾	60	70-80	Good light	1	Sow seed direct
Radishes ⁽⁸⁾	--	As soon as soil can be worked (Mar 7, Jul 17 ⁽¹¹⁾)	4-6	50-85 ⁽¹³⁾	40
Spinach ^(3,8)	--	As soon as soil can be worked (Mar 15, Aug 1, Jul 17 ⁽¹¹⁾)	5-10	65 ⁽¹³⁾	38	60-65	Cool shaded	3	4" deep or deeper using rockwool or sand or perlite	Water frequently	2 per week
Squash ^(3,8)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	(Apr 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)	5-10	70-85 ⁽¹⁴⁾						Water frequently	1 per week
Strawberry	--					60-65	Good light	6	Troughs filled with gravel 6" to 8" deep
Sunflower					60
Sweet potatoes	--	(Apr 21 ⁽¹¹⁾)
Swiss Chard ⁽⁸⁾	--	As soon as soil can be worked (Mar 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)	5-14	55-85⁽¹²⁾
Tomatoes ^(1,9)	6-8 wks (25 Mar - 8 Apr)	(Apr 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	5-14	70-85 ⁽¹⁴⁾	60 (57° for transplant)	70-75	Great light	3	Rockwool with trellis or something to hold them up	For 3-4 weeks after transplanting, when flowers form, when fruit forms	1 twice a week or more
Turnips ⁽⁸⁾	--	(Mar 15, Aug 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	60-85
Wheat	--	(Mar 1, Sep 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)				60-70	Good light	8	Humus; significant moisture but not flooding
Zucchini ⁽⁸⁾	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	After last frost and soil thoroughly warmed (Apr 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	70-75 ⁽¹⁴⁾		75-85	Good light	0.5	Aggregate culture with constant supply of moisture

Notes:

This crop needs water at critical stages of development
This crop does not need frequent watering
This crop needs a lot of water during dry spells
Climate and soil differences may dictate modifications of this guide.
This guide assumes fertile, well-balanced soil. Increase frequency during hot, dry periods or if soil is low in humus. Watering levels for heavy clay soil must also be modified (it's best to lighten the soil with organic mater and sand before planting).
Don't over-water! Applying excessive water to the garden is wasteful and often reduces harvest quality or yield. Use only as much water as needed for a good harvest. If you observe plants beginning to wilt, increase the watering frequency and/or volume to a level that avoids wilting.
Plant crops with similar water needs together to avoid over-watering or under-watering crops with incompatible water needs.
Vegetable seeds best sown in the ground.
Vegetables best started indoors and transplanted.
Table gives number of weeks before last frost in Spring to start seeds for transplanting.
Planting dates in parentheses are for Cedar City, Utah.
Tolerates cool nights for germination.
Requires cool nights for germination.
Requires warm nights for germination.

Garden Planting and Watering Guide

Sorted by indoor sowing date. Optimized for Cedar City, Utah (Average Date of Last Frost - 20 May)

Crop	Start Plants Indoors⁽¹⁰⁾	Plant Outdoors	Germ Time (days)	Germ Temp (°F)	Optimum Growing Temp (°F)	Light	Plants Per Ft²	Soil / Hydroponic Conditions	Critical Time To Water	Gallons Needed For A 5-ft row
Onions ^(2,9)	10-12 wks (26 Feb - 11 Mar)	(Mar 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)	10-14	70-75	60-80	Good light	3	4 inches or deeper within aggregate or sand	When bulbs begin to enlarge, in dry weather, water in early stage to get plants going	1/2 to 1 per week if soil is very dry
Chives ⁽⁹⁾	8-12 wks (26 Feb - 25 Mar)
Leeks ⁽⁹⁾	8-12 wks (26 Feb - 25 Mar)	(Mar 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)
Eggplant ⁽⁹⁾	8-10 wks (11 Mar - 25 Mar)	(Apr 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	10-15	70					During flowering as well as through fruit development
Parsley ⁽⁹⁾	8 wks (25 Mar)	Feb 10	14-21	70-75
Celeriac ⁽⁹⁾	6-8 wks (25 Mar - 8 Apr)
Celery ^(3,9)	6-8 wks (25 Mar - 8 Apr)	(Mar 7, Aug 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)							Water frequently	2 per week
Peppers ^(1,9)	6-8 wks (25 Mar - 8 Apr)	(Apr 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)	10	75-80					For 3-4 weeks after transplanting, when flowers form, when fruit forms	1 twice a week
Tomatoes ^(1,9)	6-8 wks (25 Mar - 8 Apr)	(Apr 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	5-8	70-75	70-75	Great light	3	Rockwool with trellis or something to hold them up	For 3-4 weeks after transplanting, when flowers form, when fruit forms	1 twice a week or more
Brussels Sprouts ^(2,9)	4-8 wks (25 Mar - 24 Apr)	(Mar 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	10-14	70-75					Don't let soil dry out for 4 weeks after transplanting	1 to 1-1/2 per week
Cabbage ^(3,9)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	(Mar 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	10-14	70-75	55-65	Needs good light	2	2.5" deep or deeper	During the time the heads begin to develop. Water frequently in dry weather	2 per week
Cauliflower ^(3,9)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	(Mar 15, Jul 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)	8-10	70-75	60-70	Needs good light	1	2.5" deep or deeper	During flowering and head development. Water frequently	2 per week
Cucumbers ^(3,8)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	After last frost and soil thoroughly warmed (Apr 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	70	75-85	Good light	2	4 to 6" deep or deeper	During flowering as well as through fruit development. Water frequently	1 per week
Lettuce ^(3,9)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	(Mar 1, Jul 17 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	70	55-70	Moderate light	6	Grow with rockwool sitting on styrofoam in water	As heads begin to develop. Water frequently	2 per week
Melons ^(3,8)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	After last frost and soil thoroughly warmed (Apr 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)	5-7	75					During flowering and evenly throughout fruit development	1 per week
Pumpkin ⁽⁸⁾	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	After last frost and soil thoroughly warmed (Apr 23 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	70-75	70-80	Good light	1	Sow seed direct
Squash ^(3,8)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	(Apr 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	70-75					Water frequently	1 per week
Zucchini ⁽⁸⁾	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	After last frost and soil thoroughly warmed (Apr 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	70-75	75-85	Good light	0.5	Aggregate culture with constant supply of moisture
Broccoli ^(2,9)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	(Mar 7, Aug 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)	10-14	70-75	55-65	Needs good light	2	Cut 5" from top and will continue to produce	During the time the heads begin to develop. Don't let soil dry out for 4 weeks after transplanting	1 to 1-1/2 per week

Notes:

This crop needs water at critical stages of development
This crop does not need frequent watering
This crop needs a lot of water during dry spells
Climate and soil differences may dictate modifications of this guide.
This guide assumes fertile, well-balanced soil. Increase frequency during hot, dry periods or if soil is low in humus. Watering levels for heavy clay soil must also be modified (it's best to lighten the soil with organic mater and sand before planting).
Don't over-water! Applying excessive water to the garden is wasteful and often reduces harvest quality or yield. Use only as much water as needed for a good harvest. If you observe plants beginning to wilt, increase the watering frequency and/or volume to a level that avoids wilting.
Plant crops with similar water needs together to avoid over-watering or under-watering crops with incompatible water needs.
Vegetable seeds best sown in the ground.
Vegetables best started indoors and transplanted.
Table gives number of weeks before last frost in Spring to start seeds for transplanting.
Planting dates in parentheses are for Cedar City, Utah.

Garden Planting and Watering Guide

Sorted by outdoor sowing / transplant date. Optimized for Cedar City, Utah (Average Date of Last Frost - 20 May)

Crop	Start Plants Indoors ⁽¹⁰⁾	Plant Outdoors	Germ Time (days)	Germ Temp (°F)	Optimum Growing Temp (°F)	Light	Plants Per Ft²	Soil / Hydroponic Conditions	Critical Time To Water	Gallons Needed For A 5-ft row
Asparagus	--	Feb 6	14-21	70-75					As ferns begin to grow their foliage
Parsley ⁽⁹⁾	8 wks (25 Mar)	Feb 10	14-21	70-75
Lettuce ^(3,9)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	(Mar 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	70	55-70	Moderate light	6	Grow with rockwool sitting on styrofoam in water	As heads begin to develop. Water frequently	2 per week
Onions ^(2,9)	10-12 wks (26 Feb - 11 Mar)	(Mar 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)	10-14	70-75	60-80	Good light	3	4 inches or deeper within aggregate or sand	When bulbs begin to enlarge, in dry weather, water in early stage to get plants going	1/2 to 1 per week if soil is very dry
Spring wheat	--	(Mar 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)			60-70	Good light	8	Humus; significant moisture but not flooding
Broccoli ^(2,9)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	(Mar 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	10-14	70-75	55-65	Needs good light	2	Cut 5" from top and will continue to produce	During the time the heads begin to develop. Don't let soil dry out for 4 weeks after transplanting	1 to 1-1/2 per week
Brussels Sprouts ^(2,9)	4-8 wks (25 Mar - 24 Apr)	(Mar 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	10-14	70-75					Don't let soil dry out for 4 weeks after transplanting	1 to 1-1/2 per week
Cabbage ^(3,9)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	(Mar 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	10-14	70-75	55-65	Needs good light	2	2.5" deep or deeper	During the time the heads begin to develop. Water frequently in dry weather	2 per week
Carrots ^(2,8)	--	As soon as soil can be worked (Mar 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	14-21	50-85	60-85	Moderate light	2	Good drainage required	As roots begin to enlarge. Water before soil gets bone-dry	1 at early stage; 2 every 2 weeks
Celery ^(3,9)	6-8 wks (25 Mar - 8 Apr)	(Mar 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)							Water frequently	2 per week
Kale ⁽⁸⁾	--	(Mar 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)
Leeks ⁽⁹⁾	8-12 wks (26 Feb - 25 Mar)	(Mar 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)
Parsnips ^(2,8)	--	(Mar 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)							Before soil gets bone-dry	1 per week in early stages
Peas ^(1,8)	--	2 weeks before last date of frost (Mar 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	40-75	60-65	Good light	4	4" deep or deeper in aggregate with good aeration	When flowers form, during pod forming, during harvesting	2 per week
Radishes ⁽⁸⁾	--	As soon as soil can be worked (Mar 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	4-6	45-85
Spinach ^(3,8)	--	As soon as soil can be worked (Mar 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)	8-10	70	60-65	Cool shaded	3	4" deep or deeper using rockwool or sand or perlite	Water frequently	2 per week
Beets ^(2,8)	--	3-4 weeks after last frost (Mar 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)	10-14	50-85					Before soil gets bone-dry	1 at early stage; 2 every 2 weeks
Turnips ⁽⁸⁾	--	(Mar 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	60-85
Cauliflower ^(3,9)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	(Mar 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)	8-10	70-75	60-70	Needs good light	1	2.5" deep or deeper	During flowering and head development. Water frequently	2 per week
Swiss Chard ⁽⁸⁾	--	As soon as soil can be worked (Mar 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)
Corn ^(1,8)	--	(Apr 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)	5-7	65-70	60-70	Needs great light	3	6" deep or deeper with great drainage	As ear silk develops and tassels become apparent, when cobs swell	2 at important stages
Peppers ^(1,9)	6-8 wks (25 Mar - 8 Apr)	(Apr 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)	10	75-80					For 3-4 weeks after transplanting, when flowers form, when fruit forms	1 twice a week
Potatoes ^(1,8)	--	(Apr 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)			60-70	Fair light	3	12" deep or deeper with good drainage	When the size of marbles	2 per week
Cucumbers ^(3,8)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	After last frost and soil thoroughly warmed (Apr 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	70	75-85	Good light	2	4 to 6" deep or deeper	During flowering as well as through fruit development. Water frequently	1 per week
Eggplant ⁽⁹⁾	8-10 wks (11 Mar - 25 Mar)	(Apr 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	10-15	70					During flowering as well as through fruit development
Tomatoes ^(1,9)	6-8 wks (25 Mar - 8 Apr)	(Apr 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	5-8	70-75	70-75	Great light	3	Rockwool with trellis or something to hold them up	For 3-4 weeks after transplanting, when flowers form, when fruit forms	1 twice a week or more
Beans ^(1,8)	--	After danger of frost past (Apr 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	60-70	60-65	Needs good light	5	4 inches deep or deeper with plenty of moisture	Beginning at pollination and continuing through pod development, during harvesting	2 per week depending on rainfall
Melons ^(3,8)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	After last frost and soil thoroughly warmed (Apr 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)	5-7	75					During flowering and evenly throughout fruit development	1 per week
Squash ^(3,8)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	(Apr 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	70-75					Water frequently	1 per week
Zucchini ⁽⁸⁾	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	After last frost and soil thoroughly warmed (Apr 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	70-75	75-85	Good light	0.5	Aggregate culture with constant supply of moisture
Sweet potatoes	--	(Apr 21 ⁽¹¹⁾)
Pumpkin ⁽⁸⁾	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	After last frost and soil thoroughly warmed (Apr 23 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	70-75	70-80	Good light	1	Sow seed direct
Beans ^(1,8)	--	(Jul 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	60-70	60-65	Needs good light	5	4 inches deep or deeper with plenty of moisture	Beginning at pollination and continuing through pod development, during harvesting	2 per week depending on rainfall
Cauliflower ^(3,9)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	(Jul 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)	8-10	70-75	60-70	Needs good light	1	2.5" deep or deeper	During flowering and head development. Water frequently	2 per week
Corn ^(1,8)	--	(Jul 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	5-7	65-70	60-70	Needs great light	3	6" deep or deeper with great drainage	As ear silk develops and tassels become apparent, when cobs swell	2 at important stages
Carrots ^(2,8)	--	(Jul 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	14-21	50-85	60-85	Moderate light	2	Good drainage required	As roots begin to enlarge. Water before soil gets bone-dry	1 at early stage; 2 every 2 weeks
Lettuce ^(3,9)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	(Jul 17 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	70	55-70	Moderate light	6	Grow with rockwool sitting on styrofoam in water	As heads begin to develop. Water frequently	2 per week
Radishes ⁽⁸⁾	--	(Jul 17 ⁽¹¹⁾)	4-6	45-85
Spinach ^(3,8)	--	(Jul 17 ⁽¹¹⁾)	8-10	70	60-65	Cool shaded	3	4" deep or deeper using rockwool or sand or perlite	Water frequently	2 per week
Broccoli ^(2,9)	4-6 wks (8 - 22 Apr)	(Aug 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)	10-14	70-75	55-65	Needs good light	2	Cut 5" from top and will continue to produce	During the time the heads begin to develop. Don't let soil dry out for 4 weeks after transplanting	1 to 1-1/2 per week
Spinach ^(3,8)	--	(Aug 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)	8-10	70	60-65	Cool shaded	3	4" deep or deeper using rockwool or sand or perlite	Water frequently	2 per week
Turnips ⁽⁸⁾	--	(Aug 1 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	60-85
Peas ^(1,8)	--	(Aug 7 ⁽¹¹⁾)	7-10	40-75	60-65	Good light	4	4" deep or deeper in aggregate with good aeration	When flowers form, during pod forming, during harvesting	2 per week
Beets ^(2,8)	--	(Aug 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)	10-14	50-85					Before soil gets bone-dry	1 at early stage; 2 every 2 weeks
Celery ^(3,9)	6-8 wks (25 Mar - 8 Apr)	(Aug 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)							Water frequently	2 per week
Kale ⁽⁸⁾	--	(Aug 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)
Winter wheat	--	(Sep 15 ⁽¹¹⁾)			60-70	Good light	8	Humus; significant moisture but not flooding

Notes:

This crop needs water at critical stages of development
This crop does not need frequent watering
This crop needs a lot of water during dry spells
Climate and soil differences may dictate modifications of this guide.
This guide assumes fertile, well-balanced soil. Increase frequency during hot, dry periods or if soil is low in humus. Watering levels for heavy clay soil must also be modified (it's best to lighten the soil with organic mater and sand before planting).
Don't over-water! Applying excessive water to the garden is wasteful and often reduces harvest quality or yield. Use only as much water as needed for a good harvest. If you observe plants beginning to wilt, increase the watering frequency and/or volume to a level that avoids wilting.
Plant crops with similar water needs together to avoid over-watering or under-watering crops with incompatible water needs.
Vegetable seeds best sown in the ground.
Vegetables best started indoors and transplanted.
Table gives number of weeks before last frost in Spring to start seeds for transplanting.
Planting dates in parentheses are for Cedar City, Utah.

Lawn Watering Guide

Optimized for Cedar City, Utah

Month	Duration	Interval	Month	Duration	Interval
January	--	--	July	25 minutes per zone	every 3 days
February	--	--	August	25 minutes per zone	every 3 days
March	--	--	September	20 minutes per zone	every 5 days
April	20 minutes per zone	every 5 days ⁽¹⁰⁾	October	--	⁽¹¹⁾
May	20 minutes per zone	every 4 days	November	--	--
June	20 minutes per zone	every 3 days	December	--	--

Notes:

These schedules are only general recommendations for fixed spray heads. Double duration for rotary spray heads.
Times are based on author's experience with his own lawn. Your mileage may vary.
Each landscape has its own characteristics that affect water needs.
Climate and soil differences may dictate modifications of this guide.
This guide assumes fertile, well-balanced soil.
Increase frequency during hot, dry periods or if soil is low in humus.
Watering levels for heavy clay soil must also be modified (it's best to lighten the soil with organic mater and sand before planting).
Water early in the morning when the city's water demands are typically lower (My system is set to start at 1 AM). You will also lose less water to wind drift and evaporation.
Don't over-water! Applying excessive water to the turf is wasteful and reduces healthy, drought-resistant root growth. Use only as much water as needed for a green lawn. If you observe grass beginning to wilt or turn a dull, dark color, increase the watering frequency and/or volume to a level that avoids wilting.
I unwinterize my sprinkler system in mid April by closing all drain valves and opening the water supply valve.
I winterize my sprinkler system in early October by closing the water supply valve and draining all irrigation lines.
Free irrigation scheduled customized to the characteristics of your own Utah landscape and irrigation system.
State-recommended watering schedule for Cedar City.
G eneral water conservation tips.

Selected Readings in Agriculture

The Practical Gardener: Mastering the Elements of Good Growing	Garden Way's Joy of Gardening	Wide-Row Planting	Secrets to Great Soil: A Grower's Guide to Composting, Mulching, and Creating Healthy, Fertile Soil for Your Garden and Lawn
The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gardening	Lasagna Gardening for Small Spaces: A Layering System for Big Results in Small Gardens and Containers	Square Foot Gardening	The Complete Gardener's Almanac: A Month-by-Month Guide to Successful Gardening
The Complete Book of Gardening: A Comprehensive Guide to Planting, Growing, and Maintaining Your Garden	Jerry Baker's Old Time Gardening Wisdom	The Organic Gardener's Home Reference: A Plant-by-Plant Guide to Growing Fresh, Healthy Food	Garden Problem Solver: The Ultimate Guide for Successful Gardening
The Sustainable Vegetable Garden: A Backyard Guide to Healthy Soil and Higher Yields	Saving Seeds: The Gardener's Guide to Growing and Storing Vegetable and Flower Seeds	Worms Eat My Garbage: How to Set up and Maintain a Worm Composting System	Greenhouse Gardener's Companion: Growing Food and Flowers in Your Greenhouse or Sunspace
Hydroponics for the Home Gardener: An easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide for growing healthy vegetables, herbs and house plants without soil	Beginning Hydroponics: Soilless Gardening	Extreme Gardening: How to Grow Organic in the Hostile Deserts	Growing Food in the High Desert Country
High Desert Yards and Gardens	Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits and Vegetables	Making Your Small Farm Profitable	Five Acres and Independence: A Handbook for Small Farm Management
The Home Farm Handbook	Small-Scale Livestock Farming: A Grass-Based Approach for Health, Sustainability, and Profit	Storey's Guide to Raising Poultry	Chicken Tractor: The Permaculture Guide to Happy Hens and Healthy Soil
Living with Chickens: Everything You Need to Know to Raise Your Own Backyard Flock	Chickens in your Backyard: A Beginner's Guide: A Beginner's Guide	Racing Pigeons	Rotary Tiller Service Manual
Backhome Magazine	Small Farm Today Magazine	Organic Gardening Magazine	Organic Farming Magazine
Pasture Perfect - Guide to Raising Better Meat, Eggs & Dairy Products

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