Planting Swiss Chard in Trays
Growers will learn how and when to start planting swiss chard seeds in trays inside a greenhouse. A how-to guide […]
Crops
How to Use a Seedling Heat Mat to Start Seeds
A seedling heat mat is a waterproof plastic mat. It heats your soil by about 10-20°F or 6-11°C warmer than
Start Lots of Seeds in Slot Trays
You can use slot trays to start lots of seeds in a small space. Do this when space is limited,
How to Install Weed Fabric as Pathways in the Garden
Weed fabric is also called landscape fabric. It is an effective tool for weed control and erosion control. Learn how
Planting Seed Potatoes by Hand
Plant seed potatoes in your field. Learn the steps and correct spacing. A how-to guide by Semra Fetahovic and Kristin
Crop Planning for Markets
This handout asks questions about your markets to help you plan for your markets, by Sandelis Miler, LSI Global Greens.
Seed Saving: Eggplant
This one-page flyer uses photographs to show the step-by-step process to save the seeds from the “African Garden Egg” eggplant.
Cool and Warm Season Crops
Learn the difference between cool season and warm season crops so you can decide when to plant what. A handout/worksheet
Bed Planning Tool
A simple worksheet for crop planning. Fill in your intended crops and dates for each bed. Suitable for classroom or
Plant Spacing Tool
Learn how far apart to space your plants. A visual handout includes many common vegetables. A handout/worksheet by IRC Charlottesville,