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Welcome! Join Juniors of Girl Scout Troop 40886 in raising awareness of the Plant a Row program of Snohomish County in Washington State. Our goal is to encourage the community to plant an extra row of fruits or vegetables in their gardens to help people who don’t have enough money to buy food.
Join us in the Plant a Row program!
Join us in the Plant a Row program!
Steps To Get Involved
Steps To Get Involved
Help others in Snohomish County by planting an an extra row in your garden and donating it to a food bank. We adapted some basic steps from the county's Plant a Row website.
Help others in Snohomish County by planting an an extra row in your garden and donating it to a food bank. We adapted some basic steps from the county's Plant a Row website.
Take the pledge - go to Plant a Row link below
Plant your garden - view plants below
Consult food bank map - link below
Harvest and deliver to the food bank
Ask for a donation receipt/weight
Comment - tell us you’ve delivered your row in the comment box below
This project also helps us achieve the Bronze Award. This is the highest award for Juniors. We need to measure our success, so we would greatly appreciate it if you would comment below.
This project also helps us achieve the Bronze Award. This is the highest award for Juniors. We need to measure our success, so we would greatly appreciate it if you would comment below.
What to plant and wHen
What to plant and wHen
Short Season Plants
Short Season Plants
These are easy plants that take under 40 days to grow to their full size.
Plant When to Plant Them
Arugula Early March - September (*)
Lettuce Heads Mid February and Mid August (*)
Radishes Early March - September (*)
Salad Mix Early March - September (sow every 2 weeks) (*)
Spinach Mid February & Early September (*)
Turnips Early May - July
(*) can be planted in a pot
Medium Season Plants
Medium Season Plants
These vegetables and fruits take 40 to 80 days to become full- sized and ready to harvest.
Plant When to Plant Them
Beans May (*) with trellis
Basil Mid May (*) (!)
Beets Mid March and/or Early October
Bok Choy Late March and/or August-September (*)
Broccoli Early March and/or Late September
Cabbage Early April and/or Mid September
Cauliflower Mid March and/or Early October
Carrots Mid March and/or Early September
Cilantro May (*)
Collards Late February and/or Early September
Corn Early June
Cucumber Early June (*) with trellis (!)
Dill End of May early June (*)
Eggplant March (*) (!)
Fennel March
Kale Early March and/or early August (*)
Kohlrabi March
Okra Early July (!)
Parsley February (*)
Peas Mid February and/or Mid August (*)
Peppers Mid March - April (*) (!)
Potatoes April
Scallions May - June (*)
Summer Squash May (!)
Swiss Chard March (*)
Tomatoes March (*) deep pot (!)
(!) watch soil temperature and level of moisture
(*) can be planted in a pot
Long Season Plants
Long Season Plants
These vegetables and fruits take much longer than other plants and can take from 80 to 120 days to fully grow.
Plant When to Plant Them
Asparagus Early Spring
Dry Beans Late spring - Early summer
Brussel Sprouts Early April - Late August
Celery March - May
Edamame April - Late September
Garlic Late Fall - Early Winter (*)
Leeks Mid March - Early September
Melons Mid May - Late June (!)
Onions Mid May - Late August (*)
Parsnips Early March - late May
Hot Peppers Mid March - Late April (!) (*)
Pumpkin Late May - Early July
Shallots Early Feb - April (*)
Sweet Potatoes Early Jan - March
Winter Squash Early May - June
(!) watch soil temperature and level of moisture
(*) can be planted in a pot
resources and tips
resources and tips
Tips For Keeping Slugs out of your Garden:
Tips For Keeping Slugs out of your Garden:
Use mulch.
Dry extra eggshells, crumble them up, then put them on the ground.
Use coffee grounds.
Use Sluggo.
Resources:
Resources:
Food Bank Map:
Food Bank Map:
Pledge:
Pledge:
Snohomish Conservation District Plant-a-Row
Here are some links with planting times:
Here are some links with planting times:
Urban Farmer Washington Planting Calendar
Pacific Northwest Planting Calendar
Other Resources:
Other Resources:
Contact us at: 40886Bronze@gmail.com
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