Vegetable Crop Planting and Phenology

Events in the natural calendar can be used to guide planting times in the vegetable garden. The study and observation of seasonal events and their correlation to plant, insect, and animal life is called phenology.

1. What is a phenology garden?
2. What are the factors to consider in planting vegetable crops?
3. What is a phenological indicator?
4. What order should I plant my vegetable garden?
5. What are the signs to plant a garden?
6. What is a phenology wheel?
7. What types of soil are best for growing vegetables?
8. Which type of soil is best for planting?
9. What is the best site for planting vegetables?
10. What is an example of phenology?
11. What should I plant when lilac blooms?
12. What is a degree day agriculture?

What is a phenology garden?

Phenology is the study of periodic plant and animal life cycles and how these influence, and are influenced by, variations in climate and seasonal changes. ... I can no longer count on my annual gardening calendar to tell me when to plant a particular crop. Past weather patterns are no longer reliable as indicators.

What are the factors to consider in planting vegetable crops?

Three points should be considered when selecting a field to produce vegetables: field topography, soil type, and water availability and quality.

What is a phenological indicator?

A phenological indicator plant provides a link between the occurrence of a distinct, easily recognizable biological event such as first bloom or full bloom of a flowering plant with a specific stage of insect development that occurs during the same time period.

What order should I plant my vegetable garden?

Plant your taller plants at the north end of the garden. Corn, tomatoes and some peppers are examples of a taller plant. At the north end of the garden, these taller plants will not cast shade over the rest of the garden; most vegetables prefer a full-sun climate.

What are the signs to plant a garden?

The Four Elements: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water

Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces are Water signs; Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. Planting is best done in the signs of Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus or Cancer, which are the best signs for all planting and transplanting of above ground bearing crops.

What is a phenology wheel?

A Phenology Wheel is a circular journal or calendar that encourages a routine of Earth observation where you live. ... We can use the Phenology Wheel to communicate about what is really important or interesting to us.

What types of soil are best for growing vegetables?

The best soil suitable for vegetables includes lots of compost and organic matter such as composted leaves and ground or shredded, aged bark. Whatever you're starting with, incorporate enough organic material so that the amended soil is neither sandy nor compacted.

Which type of soil is best for planting?

The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.

What is the best site for planting vegetables?

The best site for a vegetable garden should incorporate the following: At least six hours of sunlight daily, good drainage and air circulation, and a level location with loose, rich soil. There should also be a nearby source of water, and ideally, convenient access to tool storage and equipment.

What is an example of phenology?

In short, phenologists attempt to learn more about the abiotic factors to which plants and animals respond. Examples of springtime phenological events that interest scientists include flowering, leaf unfolding, insect emergence, and bird, fish, and mammal migration.

What should I plant when lilac blooms?

Lilacs and Bean Planting

For example, after years of observing the lilac, naturalists have concluded that it is safe to plant tender bean, cucumber, and squash seeds when the lilac is in full bloom.

What is a degree day agriculture?

GDD are a measure of heat accumulation used by horticulturists, gardeners, and farmers to predict plant and animal development rates such as the date that a flower will bloom, an insect will emerge from dormancy, or a crop will reach maturity.