Root Crops
Beets
Beets are cold hardy and can be planted as season extension crops.
Spacing & Yield
On 30” beds, 3 rows of Beets can be planted; expect yields of 1½# per bed foot.
On 4’ beds, 4 rows of Beets can be planted; expect yields of 2# per bed foot.
Beets are cold hardy and can be planted as season extension crops.
Spacing & Yield
On 30” beds, 3 rows of Beets can be planted; expect yields of 1½# per bed foot.
On 4’ beds, 4 rows of Beets can be planted; expect yields of 2# per bed foot.
Carrots
There is nothing more surprising than the superior flavor of a fresh garden picked carrot versus a store bought carrot. If you pick Yaya, Hercules and one colored variety you will have near continuous harvest of carrots from June to October. Carrots store well (in your fridge at the very least) so these plantings are designed for a once a month harvest, so choose your quantity accordingly!
Spacing & Yield
On 30” beds, 2 rows of Carrots can be planted; expect yields of 3# per bed foot.
On 4’ beds, 3 rows of Carrots can be planted; expect yields of 4½# per bed foot.
Season Extension
Carrots are cold hardy and can be extended on both ends of the season using hoops and row cover.
There is nothing more surprising than the superior flavor of a fresh garden picked carrot versus a store bought carrot. If you pick Yaya, Hercules and one colored variety you will have near continuous harvest of carrots from June to October. Carrots store well (in your fridge at the very least) so these plantings are designed for a once a month harvest, so choose your quantity accordingly!
Spacing & Yield
On 30” beds, 2 rows of Carrots can be planted; expect yields of 3# per bed foot.
On 4’ beds, 3 rows of Carrots can be planted; expect yields of 4½# per bed foot.
Season Extension
Carrots are cold hardy and can be extended on both ends of the season using hoops and row cover.
Radishes
Radishes are a quick crop and monthly small plantings are great for adding to salads or pickling. Radishes are best harvested immediately when ready!
Spacing & Yield
On 30” beds, 3 rows of Radishes can be grown; expect yields of ¾# per bed foot.
On 4’ beds, 4 rows of Radishes can be grown; expect yields of 1# per bed foot.
Radishes are a quick crop and monthly small plantings are great for adding to salads or pickling. Radishes are best harvested immediately when ready!
Spacing & Yield
On 30” beds, 3 rows of Radishes can be grown; expect yields of ¾# per bed foot.
On 4’ beds, 4 rows of Radishes can be grown; expect yields of 1# per bed foot.
French Breakfast Radish
21 Days Planting Notes: Can be planted Monthly from April - August, excepting July. “The traditional French Breakfast radish. Radishes are 3-4" long, slender, 2/3- 3/4 red, with a white tip, tapered to a point. Medium tops. Earlier than round radishes. Harvest promptly at maturity to avoid pithiness.” |
Daikon Miyashige Radish
50 Days Planting Notes: Planted in August and September for harvests in September and October. “Crisp, fall radish of highest quality. "Stump-rooted" cylindrical white roots are pale green near the crown and average 16-18" long by 2 1/2-3" wide. Most crisp and tender for pickling and storage.” |
Turnips
Turnips round out the root vegetable category. Great as snacks or for pickling.
Spacing & Yield
On 30” beds, 3 rows of turnips can be grown; expect yields of 1½# per bed foot.
On 4’ beds, 4 rows of turnips can be grown; expect yields of 2# per bed foot.
Season Extension
Turnips are cold hardy and can be extended on both ends of the season using hoops and row cover.
Turnips round out the root vegetable category. Great as snacks or for pickling.
Spacing & Yield
On 30” beds, 3 rows of turnips can be grown; expect yields of 1½# per bed foot.
On 4’ beds, 4 rows of turnips can be grown; expect yields of 2# per bed foot.
Season Extension
Turnips are cold hardy and can be extended on both ends of the season using hoops and row cover.
Hakurei Turnip
38 Days Planting Notes: Can be planted Monthly from April - September. “This white salad turnip sets the standard for flavor. The flat-round, smooth, white roots mature early, just after radishes, and are best harvested young, up to 2” in diameter.” Eaten raw, the flavor is sweet and fruity, and the texture is crisp and tender.” |
Other Roots
Spacing & Yield
On 30” beds, 2 rows of Parsnips & Rutabagas can be planted.
On 4’ beds, 3 rows of Parsnips & Rutabagas can be planted.
Expected yield for Parsnips is ¾# per row foot; 1½# on 30” beds, 2¼# on 4’ beds.
Expected yield for Rutabagas is 1½# per row foot; 3# on 30” beds, 4½# on 4’ beds.
Spacing & Yield
On 30” beds, 2 rows of Parsnips & Rutabagas can be planted.
On 4’ beds, 3 rows of Parsnips & Rutabagas can be planted.
Expected yield for Parsnips is ¾# per row foot; 1½# on 30” beds, 2¼# on 4’ beds.
Expected yield for Rutabagas is 1½# per row foot; 3# on 30” beds, 4½# on 4’ beds.