Wozupi Planting Guide

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General Perennial Planting Tips• Plant perennials as soon as possible. If you aren’t able to plant right away, be sure to keep the plant watered.• Prepare the planting bed. Loosen and turn the soil under to a depth two times the height of the pot. Remove large clumps and rocks. Add peat moss or compost as needed.• Dig the hole for each plant a little larger than the root ball. Loosen the plants roots and set each plant with the crown even to the level of the surrounding soil. Fill with fine soil and press lightly around the plant.•Water the plants gently and frequently until established.

HERBS

BasilSpacing4”- 8”LightFull sun

Bad CompanionsBeans, cabbage, cucumbers

Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid rotati ng with marjoram or oregano.

ChivesSpacing6”- 8”LightFull sun to parti al shade

Bad CompanionsBeans, peas

Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid rotati ng with members of the onion family.

CilantroSpacing6”- 8”LightFull sun to parti al shade

Bad CompanionsTomatoes

Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid rotati ng with the carrot family.

Lemon BalmSpacing12”LightFull sun to parti al shade

UseMakes wonderful tea, garnish, bug repellent, and potpourri.

OreganoSpacing6”- 8”LightFull sun to parti al shade

Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid rotati ng with marjoram and basil.

ParsleySpacing6”- 8”LightFull sun to parti al shade

Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid rotati ng with carrots, celery or parsnip.

SageSpacing12”- 18”LightFull sun to parti al shade

Bad CompanionsCucumber

Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid following with basil, cucumber, marjoram or oregano.

ThymeSpacing6”- 8”LightFull sun to parti al shade

DillSpacing12”- 15” for full growth with bloomsLightFull sun

Rotati on Considerati onsFollow beets

CalendulaSpacing24”- 36” apart in all directi onsLightFull sun to parti al sun

Rotati on Considerati onsPull off seed heads or it will drop seeds and resow itself

Mullein-OlympicumSpacing12”- 16”LightFull sun or parti al shade

Rotati on Considerati onsCan be direct sowed or transplanted

California PoppySpacing6”- 8”LightFull sun or parti al shade

Rotati on Considerati onsCan be direct sowed or transplanted

EchinaceaSpacing24”LightFull sun

Rotati on Considerati onsCan be direct sown but prefers to be transplanted

LavenderSpacing24”LightFull sun to parti al sun

Rotati on Considerati onsTransplanti ng is recommended

Peppermint / SpearmintSpacing6”LightFull sun to part shade

Rotati on Considerati onsPerennial spreads quickly and can be invasive. Consider container growing.

ChickweedSpacing8”- 12”LightFull sun to part shade

Rotati on Considerati onsBest to be direct sowed. Can be transplanted. Sow in early spring or in pots.

St. John’s WortSpacing16”- 24”LightFull sun

Rotati on Considerati onsCan be direct sowed or transplanted. Sow in early spring

FeverfewSpacing12”LightFull sun


St. John’s WortSpacing16”- 24”LightFull sun

Rotati on Considerati onsCan be direct sowed or transplanted. Sow in early spring

FeverfewSpacing12”LightFull sun


ValerianSpacing12”- 24”LightFull sun to parti al shade

Rotati on Considerati onsBest to be transplanted

Vegetables

BroccoliSpacing16” staggered patt ernLightFull sun is best. Parti al shade tolerated.

Bad CompanionsStrawberry, snap bean, pole bean

Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid following with cabbage family plants.

Brussel SproutsSpacing16”- 18” staggered patt ernLightFull sun is best. Parti al shade tolerated.

Bad CompanionsKohlrabi, pole bean, strawberry


CabbageSpacing12”- 18”LightFull sun is best. Parti al shade tolerated.

Bad CompanionsStrawberry, pole bean, tomato


CucumberSpacingTrellised 18”, Ground 36”LightFull sun

Bad CompanionsAromati c herbs, potato

Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid rotati ng with other cucumber family members.

EggplantSpacing18” staggered patt ernLightFull sun

Bad CompanionsFennel

Rotati on Considerati onsFollow with beans or peas.

Ground CherriesSpacing2.5’LightFull sun

Bad CompanionsPole bean, dill, fennel, potato

Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid following eggplant, potato, pepper, tomati llo or tomato.

Kale / CollardsSpacing16”LightFull sun is best. Parti al shade tolerated.

Bad CompanionsPole bean, tomato

Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid following cabbage family crops.

KohlrabiSpacing6”- 8” staggered patt ernLightFull sun is best. Light shade tolerated.

Bad CompanionsPole bean


LeeksSpacing6”LightFull sun is best. Light shade tolerated.

Bad CompanionsBean, pea

Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid following onion, garlic, shallots, or chives.

LettuceSpacing8”- 12” for smaller varieti es, more for larger varieti esLightFull sun best. Light shade tolerated. Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid following with radicchio, endive, escarole, or arti choke.

MelonsSpacing16”LightFull sun

Bad CompanionsPotato

Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid following with cucumber, pumpkin, summer squash, or winter squash.

OnionSpacing4”- 6”LightFull sun is best. Light shade tolerated.

Bad CompanionsAsparagus, bean, pea, sage

Rotati on Considerati onsFollow squash or lett uce. Avoid following onion or legume family crops.

Summer SquashSpacing18”- 24”LightFull sun


Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid following winter squash, pumpkin, cucumber, or melon.

Swiss ChardSpacing4”- 5” staggered for enti re plant harvest 8”- 10” staggered for outer leaf harvestLightFull sun is best. Light shade tolerated.

Bad CompanionsBeet, spinach

Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid following beet or spinach. Do follow legume family crop.

TomatillosSpacing2.5”LightFull sun


Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid following eggplant, potato, pepper or tomato.

TomatoSpacing15” unsupported, 24” supportedLightFull sun


Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid following potato, pepper or eggplant.

TomatillosSpacing2.5”LightFull sun


Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid following eggplant, potato, pepper or tomato.

TomatoSpacing15” unsupported, 24” supportedLightFull sun


Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid following potato, pepper or eggplant.

Winter SquashSpacing18”- 24”LightFull sun


Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid following summer squash, tomato or melon.

PeppersSpacing12”- 18”LightFull sun

Bad CompanionsSmall children, fennel, kohlrabi

Rotati on Considerati onsAvoid following tomato, potato or eggplants.

Fruits & nuts

Care for Bare-Root TreesThe bare-roots of your tree(s) have been packed in a mixture of moist paper shreds, peat moss or hydrating gel. This will help roots stay moist. Still, it is to the responsibility of anyone storing, transporting and planting bare-root trees to monitor and maintain moist bare-roots.

For best results, plant trees as soon as possible. If you must store for a few days, at a minimum, trees should be kept out of direct sunlight and roots kept moist. A garage may work well as a temporary holding space. Ideal conditions are dark, cool temps (optimum 38-45 degrees Fahrenheit) and high humidity. If trees must be stored for a prolonged period of time, consider planting into a pot or heel into the ground in a shady area.

Site SelectionWhen selecting your site, consider the size of your tree at maturity and the sun hours it will get, moisture levels, nearby structures, plant or weed competition, and wildlife.

Sun Requirements: Trees may survive in partial sun, but require a minimum number of sun hours to produce flower buds and fruit. Most trees calling for full sun should have a minimum of 6 hours. If sun hours are questionable, you may need to check your site several times through out the day to observe sun patterns.

Well Drained Soil: Conduct a simple drainage test to ensure roots will not get “wet feet.” Dig a hole 12 inches deep and fill it with water. Water should drain away at roughly 1/2 inch per hour and be completely drained after 24 hours. Results may be inaccurate after heavy periods of rain.

Before you select your site and start digging, contact the agency responsible for locating utilities to mark utility lines.

Planting-Dig hole large enough so that roots do not need to bend to fit in the hole.

-Prune away any broken or damaged roots. If there are any extra long roots, you can prune them shorter instead of wrapping them around the hole.

-Plant plants deep enough so that the crown of the roots are buried. Also, ensure the graft union is not at or below the soil surface. It should be at least 2 inches above the soil surface. The graft union will look like a seam at or near the base of the tree and may bulge slightly.

-Hold the tree erect in the hole. Make sure it is straight from all angles. Angle any largest, strongest branches towards the prevailing winds.

-Back fill with original soil evenly around the roots to minimize air pockets. Lift slightly up and down to help soil settle in.

-When hole is 3/4 full of soil, water thoroughly.

-Completely fill the hole and water thoroughly again.

-A layer of mulch, such as wood chips, around the base will help tree retain soil moisture and reduce weed competition.

RASPBERRIESRaspberries can be planted anytime from late fall to until early spring before new growth begins. They should be planted 30”-36” apart in rows that are spaced 8 feet apart. Make sure the roots are well hydrated before planting. Plant at a depth that does not exceed the space where the roots meet the cane. After planting, cut the canes back to 4-6”, Leaving the stubs to mark the rows until new sprouts appear and water well. Raspberry roots grow laterally and are very shallow. Make sure canes are adequately watered every week.

Pruning established summer bearing raspberry plants: Raspberry plants produce their fruit on canes that sprouted during the previous year. Newly planted summer bearing raspberries should be left alone for the first year to establish themselves. After fruiting, the canes should be cut back to the ground after which, new second year canes will begin to develop around the crown of the plant. When new growth begins in the following spring, cut the canes back to 5 feet to induce lateral branching.

Fall-bearing raspberries require a slightly different pruning method. They will produce fruit on the top third of the plant during their first fall. After fruiting, remove the portion of the plant that produced berries, but let the lower two-thirds of the plant remain to produce next springs crop. Remove the canes completely after they have suited over their entire length. New canes will quickly emerge to replace the spent ones. Never cut off the new canes that haven’t produced yet; they will produce the next year’s crop.

GRAPES Before planting grape vines, you may soak the vines in water overnight before planting. Dig a hole ideally approaching 24-36 inches deep and wide enough to allow the roots to spread out some. If the soil has a high clay content, you may wish to consider adding in a soil amendment, such as peat moss in a one-to-one ratio. You may also wish to trim the roots, if needed to fit into the hole. Do not excessively trim the root system. Place a small mound of earth in the bottom of the hole and lay the roots out around the mounded earth. Be certain that the root system is below the top of the hole. You should select a single spur with no more than three to four buds coming off of the rooted vine for that year’s growth. Water well at planting. Water frequently in the first year of growth. Keep weeds down around the vines reducing competition for the establishment of the vine. Grow vine up trellis and do not let it grow along the ground.

STRAWBERRIESPlant strawberries 12” apart in the garden. They enjoy full sun to light shade. They will send out runners that will root and develop new plants for the next season. Many gardeners prefer to plant strawberries in pots or garden boxes to prevent them from overtaking the garden.

BLUEBERRIESBlueberries like sandy, well-drained soil with a pH between 4.5 and 5.4. This is critical. If you do not know your soil pH do a soil test. Peat moss and sulfur will help lower your pH to desired levels. Select a site with full sun.

At planting, dig a hole 18 inches deep and wide, and mix 1 cubic foot of peat moss with top soil until the hole is filled 4 inches from the top. Set the plant and cover the roots with the remaining peat-soil mix. In heavy soil, an equal amount of peat can be mixed with an equal amount of soil. Set plants 5 feet apart with rows 10 feet apart. Apply 4 inches of wood chip mulch in a 2 feet wide band after planting, and maintain a 4-inch depth and 4-feet band over the life of the planting. Water well. Blueberry roots are shallow and will dry quickly.

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