My Homesteading Plans: What I'm Growing and Quick Tips



Sweet Potatoes: Grow in loose, well-drained soil. Start with slips, keep soil moist, and provide ample sunlight. Harvest when leaves turn yellow.


Potatoes: Plant seed potatoes in loose soil. Hill up soil around plants as they grow. Harvest when foliage dies down.


Squash: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Plant seeds or seedlings after the last frost. Provide regular watering.


Cucumbers: Plant seeds or seedlings in fertile soil with good drainage. Trellis for vertical growth. Water consistently and harvest when ripe.


Tomatoes: Start seeds indoors or buy seedlings. Plant in well-drained soil with support. Water regularly and provide sunlight.


Salmonberry Seeds: Plant in moist, acidic soil. Provide partial shade. Water consistently and protect from strong winds.


Strawberries: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Keep soil moist, and provide full sun. Mulch to suppress weeds and protect fruits.


Blueberries: Choose acidic soil and a sunny location. Mulch to retain moisture. Prune for shape and harvest when fully ripe.


Chamomile: Sow seeds in well-drained soil. Water gently and provide full sun. Harvest flowers when fully open.


Lavender: Plant in well-drained soil with full sun. Water sparingly and avoid over-fertilization. Prune after flowering.


Wildflowers: Scatter seeds in prepared soil. Water lightly and provide sunlight. Allow natural reseeding for continuous blooms.


Hops: Grow in well-drained soil with support. Provide ample sunlight and water regularly. Harvest when cones are dry and papery.


Bottle Gourd: Plant in warm soil with good drainage. Provide trellis support. Water regularly and harvest when mature.


Goji Berries: Plant in well-drained soil with full sun. Water regularly and provide support. Harvest when berries are bright red.


Sorghum: Sow seeds in warm soil after the last frost. Water regularly and provide full sun. Harvest when seed heads turn brown.


Peanuts: Plant in well-drained, sandy soil with full sun. Water regularly and provide support for vines. Harvest when leaves yellow.


Peas: Sow seeds in cool, well-drained soil. Provide support for climbing varieties. Water regularly and harvest when pods are plump.


Ghost Peppers: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil with full sun. Water consistently and protect from cold temperatures. Harvest when ripe.


Cabbage: Choose fertile soil with good drainage. Water regularly and protect from pests. Harvest when heads are firm and solid.


Spinach: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly and provide partial shade in hot climates. Harvest outer leaves as needed.


Lettuce: Sow seeds in fertile soil with partial shade. Water consistently and protect from heat. Harvest outer leaves or whole heads.


Tropea Onions: Plant in well-drained soil with full sun. Water consistently and fertilize sparingly. Harvest when bulbs mature.


Radish: Sow seeds in loose, fertile soil. Water regularly and provide full sun. Harvest when roots are plump and firm. 


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