I've done a better job planning the timing of things, and I expect at least two beds to receive two waves of planting this year (and hopefully a cover crop as well).
I received five seed catalogs (Seed Savers Exchange, Johnny's, Pinetree Gardens, Vermont Bean Seed Company, and Totally Tomatoes). Last year I ordered every thing from SSE, but I think I'm going to go with Pinetree Gardens this year. I still have seeds for lots of things, so there will be zucchini, tomatoes, and peppers that don't need to be ordered.
Based on a few hours of planning this evening, I'm likely going to place the following order:
Pole Beans
- Kentucky Wonder (66 days)
- Rattlesnake (65 days)
- Purple Trionfo Violetto (60 days)
Dry Beans
- Jacob's Cattle (83 days)
- Vermont Cranberry (85 days)
Beets
- Boltardy (46 days)
- Early Wonder (50 days)
- Crosby Egyptian (45 days)
- White Albino (57 days)
Carrots
- Rainbow (57 days)
- Lunar White (55 days)
- Adelaide (65 days)
- Red Cored Chantenay (75 days)
Chard: Prima Rosa (25-50 days)
Cucumbers
- Homemade Pickles (54 days)
- Spacemaster (59 days)
Eggplant
- Slim Jim (60 days)
- Black Beauty (83 days)
Lettuce
- Pinetree Lettuce Mix (40 days)
- Freckles (70 days)
Melon
- Banana (80 days)
- Minnesota Midget (60 days)
Onions
- Yellow Sweet Spanish (107 days)
- Red Wing (110 days)
Peas
- Knight (56 days)
- Sugar Lace (65 days)
Peppers
- Big Red (75 days)
- Sweet Banana (72 days)
- Hot Portugal (65-75 days)
Radishes
- Cherry Belle (21 days)
- French Breakfast (25 days)
- Easter Egg (28 days)
Spinach: Dash (39 days)
Tomatoes
- Polbig (54 days, determinant)
- Heinz Classic Processor (75 days, indeterminant)
- Matt's Wild Cherry (55 days, indeterminant)
Turnips
- Toppers (35 days)
- Tokyo Cross (30 days)
Summer Squash
- Eight Ball Zucchini (35 days)
- Papaya Pear (40 days)
Herbs
- Borage
- Chervil
- Zefa Fino Fennel
Cut & Come Again Zinnias
Once I place the order, I'll need to create my seed starting and planting schedule. Winter's not too bad after all :)
