Time to Plant the Perfect Garden
Time to Plant the Perfect Garden
There are two measures that matter most when growing plants in your home garden: the hardiness zone and frost dates. These provide a helpful guide for best planting times to safely plant in different regions of the country. Our zone in Northern NJ is 6 which indicates that it is safe to plant in our… Read More »
There are two measures that matter most when growing plants in your home garden: the hardiness zone and frost dates. These provide a helpful guide for best planting times to safely plant in different regions of the country. Our zone in Northern NJ is 6 which indicates that it is safe to plant in our area after May 15th. Another tip for growing the perfect garden is to utilize the information provided on the plant stakes. The plant stake info provided details on best planting conditions, plant light preferences along with growth size for planting. Got a question about planting the transplants from our farm store? We’re also here to help! Ask any of our team members or email us your inquiry to info@alstedefarms.com
Check out our other planting blogs featured on our website Digging into Spring , Time to Plant and It’s Thyme to Learn About Herbs to learn more from our Culinary & Educational Specialist, Miss Jenn.
Here a few more tips for planting transplants and ensuring a successful garden. Start by preparing the soil for planting by loosing
and aerating it so that it is loose and not compact. Remove rocks & weeds and work in any organic matter which will help with drainage and maintaining moisture. After your have selected the sunny location, gently remove your plant from the pot or cell, lightly tease the roots apart if compacted. Prepare a hole using your garden trowel, the hole should be twice the diameter of the roots. Place your plant in the hole and cover with soil and firmly push down on the root area to remove any air and secure the plant in the soil. Remember to not overcrowd your plants, allow them enough room so that when they grow larger they are able to branch out. Then it’s time to water your plants. Water enough so that the soil surface never dries out and is consistently moist until the plants are well established. You may choose to cover your plants with straw, shredded newspaper or mulch for weed prevention and moisture retention. We hope you enjoy a bountiful garden season and hope you share your photos with us by tagging us on social media.
Best wishes from our farm to yours! xo
