Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Planting for Spring

Now through the beginning of December is the time to plant bulbs for the spring flowering. Just remember to keep your tulips and hyacinths in the refrigerator. They don't get planted until late December through the beginning of January.

We get our info. from:
"Horticulture Hints", Fall 2010
School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences
Horticulture Division
LSU AgCenter
http://www.lsuagcenter.com

Monday, October 25, 2010

Late October Vegetables

Do you want to plant a vegetable garden or are you looking to add vegetables to your existing garden?

In South Louisiana, we can plant year round. Here is a listing of what to plant in the near future.

Late October: beets, broccoli (transplants), cabbage, carrots, celery, collards, garlic, kale, leaf lettuce, onions, parsley, radishes, shallots, Swiss chard and turnips.

Early November: beets and garlic

Information adapted from:
"Horticulture Hints"
School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences
Horticulture Division
LSU AgCenter
http://www.lsuagcenter.com