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Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources • Oklahoma State University David Hillock Extension Consumer Horticulturist Brenda Simons Extension Consumer Horticulturist Well-planned, properly managed home gardens can furnish Oklahoma families with flavorful, high quality, fresh vegetables from spring through fall, as well as for processing or storing for winter. The amount of money invested in seeds, fertilizer, pes-ticides, and a few tools is more than offset by the enjoyment, healthful outdoor exercise, and fresh “homegrown” flavor. Choosing the Site The selection and preparation of the garden site is an important key to growing a home garden successfully. An area exposed to full or near full sunlight with deep, well-drained, fertile soil is ideal. The site should also be located near a water supply and, if possible, away from trees and shrubs that would compete with the garden for light, water, and nutrients. While these conditions are ideal, many urban gardeners have a small area with a less than optimal site on which to grow vegetables. Yet, it is still possible to grow a vegetable garden by modifying certain cultural practices and types of crops grown. Areas with light or thin shade can be used, such as those under young trees, under mature trees with high lacy canopies, or in bright, airy places which receive only one to two hours of direct sun per day. There are several vegetables which will grow under these conditions, including beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, chard, kohlrabi, leaf lettuce, peas, potatoes, radishes, rhubarb, spinach, and turnips. Unfortunately, few vegetables will grow well under full, dense shade. If the site is not well drained or if the soil is thin, the use of raised beds can help with this problem. Planning the Garden The accompanying chart should be of help in determining family requirements of the different vegetables. Perennial vegetables (asparagus, rhubarb, winter onions, etc.) should be planted at one side or end of the garden for efficient operation. The hardy vegetables planted early in the season should be planted together, so they may be followed with late season plantings of the same or other vegetables. Vegetables requiring similar cultural practices should be grouped together for ease of care. The chart groups vegetables as cool season or warm season crops, indicating under which conditions they grow best. Crops classed as cool season may be planted earlier in the season and thrive best under cool conditions (average daily temperatures of 70oF or less), while those grouped as warm season crops grow better during warm temperatures (average daily temperatures ranging between 70 to 90oF). Based on the temperature that the plants will withstand, vegetables are hardy, semi-hardy, tender, or very tender. Hardy types may be planted before the last killing frost. The semi-hardy ones will be injured by a hard frost, but will grow in cool weather and not be harmed by a light frost. Tender plants are injured or may be killed by a light frost but can withstand cool weather, while the very tender are injured by cool weather. Differences in suggested planting dates range from the earliest for southeast Oklahoma to the latest for the northwest part of the state. Gardening Tips In order to have a successful garden, the gardener must follow a few rules. The following tips may help to prevent some common garden problems from occurring, or help overcome those that do arise: • Sample soil and have it tested every three to four years. • Apply fertilizers in the recommended manner and amount. • Make use of organic materials such as compost where available. • Use recommended varieties. • Thin plants when small. • Use mulches to conserve moisture, control weeds, and reduce fruit rots. • Avoid excessive walking and working in the garden when foliage and soil are wet. • Examine the garden often to keep ahead of potential problems. • Keep the garden free of weeds, insects, and diseases. • Wash and clean tools and sprayers after use. • Rotate specific crop family locations each year to avoid insect and disease buildup. • When possible, harvest vegetables during the cool hours of the day. HLA-6004 Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Fact Sheets are also available on our website at: http://osufacts.okstate.edu Oklahoma Garden Planning Guide Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service
Object Description
Okla State Agency |
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service |
Okla Agency Code |
'012' |
Title | Oklahoma garden planning guide |
Authors |
Hillock, David (David Allen) Simons, Brenda Renee. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. |
Publisher | Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service |
Publication Date | 2002-10 |
Publication number | HLA-6004 |
Publication type |
Guide |
Subject | Vegetable gardening--Oklahoma. |
Purpose | Well-planned, properly managed home gardens can furnish Oklahoma families with flavorful, high quality, fresh vegetables from spring through fall, as well as for processing or storing for winter. |
OkDocs Class# | Z2155.5 G218p 2002 |
Digital Format | PDF, Adobe Reader required |
ODL electronic copy | Downloaded from agency website: http://www.clover.okstate.edu/fourh/aitc/lessons/extras/gardenplan.pdf |
Rights and Permissions | This Oklahoma state government publication is provided for educational purposes under U.S. copyright law. Other usage requires permission of copyright holders. |
Language | English |
Date created | 2014-03-17 |
Date modified | 2014-03-17 |
OCLC number | 890228799 |
Description
Title | gardenplan 1 |
Full text | Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources • Oklahoma State University David Hillock Extension Consumer Horticulturist Brenda Simons Extension Consumer Horticulturist Well-planned, properly managed home gardens can furnish Oklahoma families with flavorful, high quality, fresh vegetables from spring through fall, as well as for processing or storing for winter. The amount of money invested in seeds, fertilizer, pes-ticides, and a few tools is more than offset by the enjoyment, healthful outdoor exercise, and fresh “homegrown” flavor. Choosing the Site The selection and preparation of the garden site is an important key to growing a home garden successfully. An area exposed to full or near full sunlight with deep, well-drained, fertile soil is ideal. The site should also be located near a water supply and, if possible, away from trees and shrubs that would compete with the garden for light, water, and nutrients. While these conditions are ideal, many urban gardeners have a small area with a less than optimal site on which to grow vegetables. Yet, it is still possible to grow a vegetable garden by modifying certain cultural practices and types of crops grown. Areas with light or thin shade can be used, such as those under young trees, under mature trees with high lacy canopies, or in bright, airy places which receive only one to two hours of direct sun per day. There are several vegetables which will grow under these conditions, including beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, chard, kohlrabi, leaf lettuce, peas, potatoes, radishes, rhubarb, spinach, and turnips. Unfortunately, few vegetables will grow well under full, dense shade. If the site is not well drained or if the soil is thin, the use of raised beds can help with this problem. Planning the Garden The accompanying chart should be of help in determining family requirements of the different vegetables. Perennial vegetables (asparagus, rhubarb, winter onions, etc.) should be planted at one side or end of the garden for efficient operation. The hardy vegetables planted early in the season should be planted together, so they may be followed with late season plantings of the same or other vegetables. Vegetables requiring similar cultural practices should be grouped together for ease of care. The chart groups vegetables as cool season or warm season crops, indicating under which conditions they grow best. Crops classed as cool season may be planted earlier in the season and thrive best under cool conditions (average daily temperatures of 70oF or less), while those grouped as warm season crops grow better during warm temperatures (average daily temperatures ranging between 70 to 90oF). Based on the temperature that the plants will withstand, vegetables are hardy, semi-hardy, tender, or very tender. Hardy types may be planted before the last killing frost. The semi-hardy ones will be injured by a hard frost, but will grow in cool weather and not be harmed by a light frost. Tender plants are injured or may be killed by a light frost but can withstand cool weather, while the very tender are injured by cool weather. Differences in suggested planting dates range from the earliest for southeast Oklahoma to the latest for the northwest part of the state. Gardening Tips In order to have a successful garden, the gardener must follow a few rules. The following tips may help to prevent some common garden problems from occurring, or help overcome those that do arise: • Sample soil and have it tested every three to four years. • Apply fertilizers in the recommended manner and amount. • Make use of organic materials such as compost where available. • Use recommended varieties. • Thin plants when small. • Use mulches to conserve moisture, control weeds, and reduce fruit rots. • Avoid excessive walking and working in the garden when foliage and soil are wet. • Examine the garden often to keep ahead of potential problems. • Keep the garden free of weeds, insects, and diseases. • Wash and clean tools and sprayers after use. • Rotate specific crop family locations each year to avoid insect and disease buildup. • When possible, harvest vegetables during the cool hours of the day. HLA-6004 Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Fact Sheets are also available on our website at: http://osufacts.okstate.edu Oklahoma Garden Planning Guide Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service |
Date created | 2014-03-17 |
Date modified | 2014-03-17 |