On 3/19/2009 6:33 AM, The moderator wrote:
"Bill R" wrote in message
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The moderator wrote:
This is my first garden and it wasn't ready to plant until now.
According to the local planting schedule I missed the planting dates for
some of my early crops.

Can I plant late and still get healthy plants? Peas, Spinach, Broccoli,
potatoes?

Thanks
Yes, most likely you can still get a good crop but that depends a lot on
the weather. Be sure to use the right variety of seeds (or plants) for
your area.

The online Farmer's Almanac talks about phases of the moon. Should I wait
for the moon phase or plant as soon as possible?



WHERE ARE YOU?

If you are in southern California, peas and broccoli (and possibly
spinach) are a winter crop. They should have been planted in October.
Harvesting is almost over.

If you are in northern Minnisota, you really have to wait until the
frozen soil defrosts.

Don't worry about phases of the moon unless you are an astrologist.

--
David E. Ross
Climate: California Mediterranean
Sunset Zone: 21 -- interior Santa Monica Mountains with some ocean
influence (USDA 10a, very close to Sunset Zone 19)
Gardening diary at http://www.rossde.com/garden/diary