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CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE
PARKS AND RECREATION
PRESENTS
SPRING INTO GARDENING!Susan Henson, Horticulturist
972-237-8102
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1. LOCATION2. LIGHT – 8 to 10 hours of intense
sun.
* Shade after 4pm is wonderful
* Shade in the morning is acceptable
3. Drainage – Area must have good drainage
4. Weeds – Remove all weeds
* 20% Vinegar with Orange Oil
* Solarization of soil
* Smother them
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5. SOIL PREP – Spade 1st to a depth of 12”
* Till – As deeply as possible
* Do not work clay when wet!
* Incorporate 3” of organic matter
60 to 80lbs of manure per 100 sq.
ft. - other organic matter or
* Expanded Shale
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Testing soil for Clay content - Ribbon method
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Compost
Horse Manure
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Mulched leaves on tarp
Grass Clippings
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Expanded Shale
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Raised Beds
Spacing Saving Bed area along fence
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Double Digging the Garden
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6. WATER – * Before planting* After planting* During the growth cycle as
needed
7. HARVEST – * Depends on proper variety
selection * Handling during growth cycle and after harvest
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Broccoli – Really a
Flower
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Short Carrot Varieties – Best for clay soils
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Icicle Radish
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Cauliflower is also a bloom
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Cauliflower tied up to prevent blanching or sun scald
Cauliflower - Self blanching
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Broccoli
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Brussel Sprouts
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Red and Green Leaf Lettuce
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Spinach
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Sweet Peas
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Cherry Tomatoes
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Remember the keys to a good spring garden
* Proper soil preparation
* Right variety selection
* Water
* Weed and insect control
Timing is important in the garden but regular monitoring will catch problems before they are unmanageable.