What We're Growing 2022
Every year I sit down to face the hard task of deciding which seeds to plant, when to plant them and where to plant them. I try to take into account which seeds should be planted early, which should be planted late, companion plants, crop rotation, and practicality of the plant location. It takes a lot of planning but I actually find it soothing. I especially enjoy looking back at old garden journals and paging through seed catalogs. Today I am sharing what we hope to grow in our garden this coming season.
Beans - Black Turtle and Jacob's Cattle Bush
Last year was the first time we grew beans to dry for storage. We're excited expand this year to try growing Jacob's Cattle Bush Bean. They're supposed to be great baked or in soups.
Beets - Detroit Dark Red
We chose this variety because of its versatility. Detroit Dark Red is great for fresh eating, canning, freezing, and pickling.
Cabbage - Premium Late Flat Dutch
We're trying this variety of cabbage dating back to the 1800's. This cabbage is said to produce large heads that are great for storage.
Carrots - Nantes, St. Valery, and Koral
Koral is a new carrot variety for us. We decided to try them since they are supposed to be resistant to splitting and produce 8-9-inch-long roots.
Green Beans - Provider Stringless and Jade
We typically grow bush beans in our garden to help save space and save the work of trellises.
Kale - Russian Red and Dwarf Curled Vates
Russian Red Kale is especially known for being hardy even in heavier frosts.
Onions - Sweet Yellow Spanish and Yellow of Parma
We love growing onions, but we haven't had much success with storing them. They last a few months but end up getting soft. Yuck! These two storage varieties were recommended for their long shelf life. Hopefully they live up to the hype!
Tomatillos - Toma Verde
This will be our first-time growing tomatillos. We've decided to cut back on our usual tomato row and include tomatillos this year. We can't wait to try tomatillo salsa!
Turnips - Purple Top White Globe
Did you know you can eat the turnip tops as well as the actual root?
If you're looking for a good place to purchase seeds I am happy to recommend Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds and Rohrer Seeds. Baker Creek is a great online resource for ordering heirloom seeds. They offer a free stunningly beautiful seed catalog which they will mail to you if requested. I also love that they send a bonus seed packet with every order. It often includes a unique variety of seed for you to try growing in your garden.
Rohrer Seeds is a local seed company that I love supporting. Their seeds are top quality! I have had great germination rates and overall success their products. They have a store based in Lancaster with loads of seed verities. As much as I enjoy looking for rare verities of seeds online, I just can't beat the feeling of seeing thousands of seeds in person.
Of course, no garden is complete without herbs and flowers. Don't worry! We'll be sure to tuck some in the garden. We will also be growing a few random plants here and there such as cucumbers, parsnips, and tomatoes. The list above is meant to show you the crops on which we will focus most of our time.
I hope this post helps you gain a glimpse into our 2022 garden plan and inspires you to grow some of your own plants!
Happy garden planning,
Abby
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