Complete culture information for individual vegetables (from Johnny's Selected Seeds, VeggieHarvest.com, and other sources):

Basil - Beets - Broccoli - Cabbage - Celeriac - Celery - Eggplant - Escarole - Kale - Lettuce - Marigold - Onions - Parsley - Peppers - Tomatoes - Thyme

Basil: DAYS TO GERMINATION: 5-10 days. SOWING TIME: After last frost. SEEDING METHOD: Direct or Transplant. Sow 1/4 inch deep. LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun. PLANT HEIGHT: Varies. PLANT SPACING: 4-8". Annual. SOIL: pH 5.5 to 7.0. Basil needs a well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. It does well in soil that many other plants wouldn't tolerate; and too-fertile soil is actually a disadvantage, because it encourages lush foliage but a low oil content, which affects the aromatic quality of the herb. Do not fertilize basil; over fertilizing is a disadvantage to most aromatic herbs. If the soil is very acidic, sweeten it with some lime. Otherwise, let it be. CULTURE: Once established, pick the tops out often, as this will make the plant branch out and produce more leaves and slow down flower production. Continuous harvest benefits this herb because pruning encourages new growth. Unless the plant is pinched back, it becomes tall and leggy. Snip leaves frequently to flavor anything with tomatoes or use with fish and cheese dishes. Pick the basil as you need it by cutting a few inches off the top. This will encourage the plant to become bushy instead of going to flower. Store the crushed dry leaves in an airtight container in a dark place. You can also freeze the leaves in olive oil. Studies advise against storing basil in the refrigerator, for it lasts longer when kept in a glass of water at room temperature. PESTS: None of significant concern. DISEASES: None of significant concern. COMPANIONS: Pepper, tomato. INCOMPATABLES: Cucumbers, rue, snap beans.

Beets: First-rate crops are grown quickly in light or loamy soils with a pH over 6.0. In general, cool temperatures produce the best flesh color. Acute weather fluctuations will cause "zoning," white rings, in the roots. TRANSPLANTING: Sow seed in a cold frame or indoors in early spring, about 5-6 weeks before transplanting out after heavy frosts become infrequent. Sow seeds 1/4" deep, 3-4 seeds per inch. Transplant out 3" apart in rows 12-18" apart. DIRECT SEEDING: Begin early sowings when soil has warmed somewhat after thawing. Sow in a 2-4" wide band, about 15 seeds/ft. (10/ft. if sown in single line), 1/2" deep, rows 12-18" apart. Thinning is not necessary. For a continuous supply of greens and small tender beets, sow seed at 2-week intervals until 8 weeks before regular heavy frosts are expected. DISEASES: Keep beets well irrigated to prevent "scab," the same disorder that affects potatoes, causing raised brown rough spots on the mature roots. Internal breakdown or browning is most likely to occur in alkaline soils after prolonged hot, dry periods. This is caused by a deficiency of the nutrient boron. Rotate crops to prevent Cercospora leaf spot. HARVEST And STORAGE: Fork or undermine, lift plants, wash and hydrocool, and store bunches 10 days at 32°F (0°C) and 95% humidity. WINTER STORAGE OF ROOTS: Sow about 10 weeks before heavy freeze is expected. Cut tops, wash, and store 6 months at 32°F (0°C) and 95% humidity. DAYS TO MATURITY: From direct seeding; subtract 14-21 days if transplants are used. AVG. SEEDING RATE: (@15 seeds/ft. and 24" between rows): 150'/oz., 2,300'/lb., 9 lb./acre. HARVEST: About 60 days to maturity. .In late June, or before hot season enters its prime, scrape some soil away from the beets to check their size.  Pull the beets when they are 1-2" across. They can become tough and woody flavored when allowed to grow much larger depending on the variety. COMPANIONS: all brassicas, bush beans, head lettuce. INCOMPATIBLES: field mustard, all pole beans.

Broccoli: Broccoli is closely related to cabbage, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts and, like these other members of the Brassica genus, requires a fertile soil with good moisture-holding capacity or irrigation. Fertilizer -Heavy feeder. Before planting, add compost to the soil. If clubroot is a problem, raise the pH by adding lime. pH 6.0-7.5. While more heat-tolerant varieties such as Windsor are being developed, broccoli does not generally do well in hot weather, the best success being with spring and fall crops. PLANTING, DISEASES, INSECT PESTS, IMPORTANT NOTES: See under "Cabbage." TYPICAL PLANT POPULATION: 43,560 plants/acre (1 sq. ft./plant) spaced 8" apart in rows 18" apart. HARVEST: Harvest when the heads are dark green.  Before flower buds open, cut center head. Hydrocool or ice as soon as possible. Harvest secondary side shoots regularly to encourage continued production. Irrigate regularly. If heads have turned yellow, you've waited too long.  For most varieties, small compact heads offer the best flavor.  Harvest the central head first.  Some varieties will develop small side shoots; these should last 1-2 months or until frost.  Cut the stalk so that several inches remain on the plant.  STORAGE: Store at 32°F (0°C) 10-14 days. DAYS TO MATURITY: From date of transplanting; add about 20 days if direct seeding. COMPANIONS: artichoke, beet, bush beans, chard, cucumber, lettuce, peas, potato, spinach. INCOMPATIBLES: pole beans, strawberry, tomato.

Cabbage: Cabbage (as well as related brassicas) is a heavy feeder and does best under fertile conditions with adequate soil moisture throughout the growing period. EARLY CROPS: Use early and midseason varieties. Sow 3-4 seeds/in. in flats, cold frame, outdoor seed bed or in 1-1 1/2" plug trays 4-6 weeks before transplanting out. If possible keep soil temperature over 75°F (24°C) until germination, then reduce air temperature to about 60°F (16°C). Transplant outdoors 12-18" apart in rows 18-34" apart. FALL CROP: Use mid-season and storage varieties. Start seedlings as above in May and transplant to the garden in June-July. To ensure mature heads, seed the crop early in areas where heavy freezes occur early in the fall. DIRECT SEEDING: Sow 3-4 seeds 12" apart, 1/2" deep, rows 24-36" apart, thinning to one plant in each group. SPLITTING: Early varieties may split or burst at maturity or from rapid new growth if rain or heavy irrigation follows a dry spell. Splitting may be partially avoided by checking the plants' growth with deep cultivation next to plants. DISEASES: Adhere strictly to a preventive program including: (1) long crop rotations with non-cruciferous crops, (2) clean starting mixes and outdoor seedbeds, and (3) strict sanitation practices. Black rot, black leg, and alternaria can be seed-borne. We stock lab-tested lots when available and hot water treat (to eliminate black rot) questionable lots. NOTE: A disease-free test result does not guarantee a seedlot to be disease-free, only that in the sample tested, the pathogen targeted was not found. However, no method of seed treatment can positively ensure freedom from disease. We are glad to help with specific questions. INSECT PESTS: (Refer to Index for row covers and insecticides.) Treat flea beetles on young seedlings with rotenone, pyrethrin, or by covering with floating row cover from day of planting. Cabbage worms and loopers: Dipel. Root maggots: cover seedlings with floating row covers. Cutworm prevention: Prepare soil 2 weeks before planting to cultivate-in cover crops and destroy weeds. HARVEST and STORAGE: Relatively young heads (still green and actively growing) store best. Ideal conditions are 32°F (0°C), high humidity, and good air circulation. Store only disease-free heads. DAYS TO MATURITY: From cool weather, spring transplanting. Subtract 10-14 days for late spring or early summer, warm weather transplanting. Add about 14 days for direct seeding. AVG. PRECISION SEEDING RATE: 3,500'/oz., 5.25 oz./acre at 2 seeds/ft. and 2' between rows. TRANSPLANTS: Avg. 4,500 plants/oz. SIZED SEED: Standard except where otherwise noted. SEED SPECS: SEEDS/LB.: 75,000-175,000 (avg. 112,000). MINI: 0.4 gm. (avg. 100 seeds).

Celery and Celeriac: Celery and celeriac must be kept well-fertilized and watered throughout the season. Do not let the soil dry out, indoors or out. Ensure fertile soil for size and mild taste. GROWING SEEDLINGS: Sow in early March or 10-12 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Sow about 6 seeds per inch, 1/8" deep, and keep soil moist and temperatures 70-75°F (21-24°C) if possible. Seedlings emerge in 2-3 weeks and then temperature can be reduced to 60-70°F (16-21°C). TRANSPLANTING: When seedlings have 2 true leaves, transplant to 1 1/2" plug trays. Transplant outdoors late-May to mid-June when weather is warm and settled. Set plants 6-8" apart in rows 24-36" apart. Irrigate to keep soil moist. BOLTING: Caused by exposure of young plants to temperatures below 55°F (13°C) for 10 days or more. When hardening plants before transplanting out, reduce water for 7-10 days. Do not harden off celery plants by lowering temperatures! DISEASES And PESTS: For leaf blights, rotate crops. Ensure adequate soil calcium and water to prevent "black heart." For Celery Mosaic (mottled leaves, twisted stems, dwarfing), control aphids. STORAGE: After harvest remove field heat by dunking plants in cold water. Store sound heads/roots at 95-98% humidity and near-freezing. DAYS TO MATURITY: From date of transplanting. SEED SPECS: SEEDS/OZ.: 60,000-115,000 (avg. 75,000). MINI: 0.125 gm. (avg. 325 seeds, sows 4').

Eggplant: Sow in flats indoors in early April, or 8 weeks prior to planting out, 4 seeds/in., 1/4" deep. If possible, maintain 80-90°F (27-32°C) soil temp. until emergence, and 70°F (21°C) thereafter. Seed will not germinate in cool soil. After true leaves form, thin to 2-3" apart in flats or transplant into 2-3" pots or plug trays. To harden plants reduce water and temperature to about 60°F (16°C) for about a week before planting out. Transplant outdoors in mid-June or whenever weather has thoroughly settled. Eggplants are tender, and cold weather may weaken them. Use row covers (see Index) for a real boost in performance and insect control. Space transplants 18" apart in rows 30-36" apart, or 2 rows on poly mulch, 18-24" between plants. STAKING: Eggplants may be pruned and staked like tomatoes to keep the fruits straight. DISEASE: Practice lengthy crop rotation to avoid verticillium wilt. INSECT PESTS: Fabric row covers (see Index) are effective insect pest control. Control flea beetles on newly set transplants with pyrethrin or rotenone. Regularly check undersides of leaves and crush any orange egg masses of the Colorado potato beetles or control with BT biological insecticide. HARVEST: Clip fruit stem with shears. Pick fruits of desired size regularly to encourage further production. DAYS TO MATURITY: From transplanting. TRANSPLANTS: Avg. 3,500 plants/oz. SEED SPECS: SEEDS/OZ.: 5,500-7,200 (avg. 6,000). MINI: 0.125 gm. unless otherwise noted (avg. 25 seeds). 

Escarole: Start like lettuce by direct seeding or transplanting. Suitable for growing anytime during the season. For full-size bunches, space 6-8" apart and clip leaves at any stage but especially when young, less than 10" tall. For salad mix, direct seed thickly (see rate below). Unharvested plants will eventually make a flower stalk with the characteristic blue chicory flowers. The flavor is bitter, with background sweetness. DAYS TO MATURITY: From direct seeding; subtract 10-14 days if transplanting. AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE: For single heads 1,750'/oz., 1 Lb./acre at 12 seeds/ft. in rows 18" apart. For salad mix (harvest at 4-5 wks.) sow in 2-4" wide bands, 4 seeds/in., avg. rate 285'/oz., 4,600'/lb. TRANSPLANTS: Avg. 12,600 plants/oz. SEED SPECS: SEEDS/OZ: 21,000. MINI: 0.5 gm. (avg. 350 seeds, direct seeds 25')  

Kale: Plant approx. 3 months before expected fall frost. Sow 3 seeds every 8", 1/4- 1/2" deep, in rows 18-30" apart Thin to 1 plant/group. You can also grow kale from transplants, like cabbage. Beginning about 2 months after planting, harvest by clipping individual leaves. For salad mix: In a 2-4" wide band sow 60 seeds/ft. Clip 4- to 5-week-old leaves. Kale and collards are very hardy, will increase in eating quality into late fall and will be harvestable through the winter in most areas. Use row cover in severe climates. PESTS: They are not as afflicted with pests as are other cole crops like cabbage. Use row covers (see Index) to exclude pests from seedlings. Control cabbage worms with Dipel. DAYS TO MATURITY: From direct seeding; subtract about 14 days if transplanting. AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE: For bunching: 1,550'/oz., 24,000'/lb., 220'/1,000 seeds at spacing above. TRANSPLANTS: Avg. 5,500 plants/oz.

Lettuce: Lettuce is hardy and can be planted as early as the soil can be worked. It is a cool weather crop and makes its best growth at temperatures of 60-65°F (16-18°C). Careful variety selection is important for hot weather crops. Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh lettuce. THERMAL DORMANCY: Lettuce can be dormant at high temperatures. For best germination results sow at soil temperatures of 68°F (20°C) or lower. The priming process in pelleted lettuce seeds broadens the temperature range in which the seeds will germinate, overcoming some of a lot's thermal dormancy. TRANSPLANTING: Sow in flats, 4 seeds/in., or in 3/4" plug trays, barely covering seeds with fine vermiculite, 3-4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Shade the flats on sunny, warm days if necessary to keep the soil surface cool, below 75°F (24°C), until germination. If sowing into flats, transplant 1-2" apart into flats, pots, or cell-type containers about 2 weeks later. Harden seedlings by reducing water and temperature for 2-3 days before planting outdoors. Properly hardened transplants can survive temperatures as low as 20°F (-6°C). Transplant iceberg lettuce 12" apart in rows 18" apart, other types 8-12" x 12-18" apart. DIRECT SEEDING: Seeds germinate even at low, 40°F (4°C), soil temperature, but poorly above 75-85°F (24-29°C) depending on the variety and seed lot. Cover seed lightly, about 1/8", and firm soil gently. Dry soil must be watered to ensure coolness and moisture, and for even germination. Thin young seedlings to one plant per spot. For salad mix: sow in a 2-4" wide band, about 60 seeds/ft. MT0 SEEDS: A variety name followed by MT0-10 indicates that the seeds offered for sale in sizes larger than a packet have been tested for the presence of lettuce mosaic virus and that no LMV was found in a sample of 10,000 seeds or less. MT0-30 indicates that no LMV was found in a sample of 30,000 seeds tested. NOTE: A disease-free test result does not guarantee a seedlot to be disease-free, only that in the sample tested, the pathogen targeted was not found. DAYS TO MATURITY: For full-size heads from direct seeding and growth in mild temperatures; subtract 10-14 days if transplanting. Note: maturity can be 3 or more weeks later in cool weather, and up to 1 week earlier in hot weather. AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE: For full-size heads (precision seeded): 5,300'/oz., 220'/1,000 seeds, 5.5 oz./acre at 3 seeds every 8" in rows 18" apart. For salad mix: 400'/oz., 16'/1,000 seeds, 6,400'/lb. At 60 seeds/ft. TRANSPLANTS: Avg. 20,000 plants/oz. SEED SPECS: SEEDS/OZ.: 20,000-30,000 (avg. 24,000). MINI: 0.5 gm. unless otherwise noted (avg. 400 seeds, sows about 17' at 24 seeds/ft., or makes 250 transplants). PACKET: 1 gm. unless otherwise noted (avg. 800 seeds, sows 34' or makes about 480 plants)

Marigold: Germination: 4-7 days at 75-80°F. Culture: Indoors - 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant after danger of frost is past. Outdoors - once danger of frost is past. Thin. Pinch to make plants bushier. Deadhead regularly. High temps can cause plants to stall. Light/Soil: Full sun; average soil. Do not overfertilize. Spacing: T. patula, 8". T. tenuifolia, 12". T. erecta, 18". Use: Cut flower, edible, beds, borders, mass plantings, containers, window boxes. Harvest: Fully open centers still tight. 

Onions: If your field or garden has full sun and is fertile and well-drained (no standing water after heavy rain) you can grow large, sound onions from seed. The best crops are grown in humus-rich sands, light loams, and high organic matter muck and peat soils. Onions from seeds or plants are generally better than set-grown onions. DIRECT SEEDING: In April or early May or as soon as the soil can be prepared in early spring, sow in a 2" wide band, about 2 seeds/in., 1/4- 1/2" deep, rows 12-18" apart. Thin to 1 1/2-2" apart for highest yields on fertile soil. Thin to 3-4" apart for larger onions and 4" apart for the "sweet mild" type. TRANSPLANTING: For varieties of the "sweet mild" class, and for the storage type in extremely short season areas, Sow seeds indoors in flats in late February to mid-March, broadcast 1/2" apart, covered 1/4". Tops may be clipped to 5" tall. Transplant to the garden 4" apart. Or sow 5 seeds in each cell of 1-1 1/2" diameter plug trays, thinning to 3/cell. Transplant each cell 6" apart. CULTIVATION: Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation. WATER: Onions are shallow rooted and grow best with at least an inch per week of rain or irrigation. DISEASES: Set-grown onions are more prone to disease than seed-grown onions. If you grow from both sets and seeds, plant in different locations to help avoid any disease spreading to the seed-grown crop. HARVEST: When onions have begun to develop skins and tops are falling over, pull and sun-cure at least a week before removing tops. STORAGE: When dry, clip off tops and store in onion bags or shallow boxes at near freezing and 65-70% humidity. DAY LENGTH: Onion varieties differ in the length of day required to make a bulb. Those less requiring of long daylight hours are grown in the South where the daylight period during summer is shorter than in the North. Most of our varieties are of the "medium" or "long-day" type, and if they are grown in the South, the days there are too short to initiate good bulb development. Refer to "Adaptation" in each variety description for details. DAYS TO MATURITY: From direct seeding. Subtract 10-15 days if transplants are used. AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE: 325'/oz., 3 oz./1000', or 5 1/2 lbs./acre at 20 seeds/ft. in rows 18" apart. TRANSPLANTS: Avg. 4,600 plants/oz. or 73,500/lb. GRADED SEEDS: Standard on all varieties. SEED SPECS: SEEDS/LB.: 95,000-125,000 (avg. 105,000). MINI: 1.5 gm. (avg. 345 seeds, sows 17' or makes 200 plants). PACKET: 4.5 gm. (avg. 1,040 seeds, sows 50' or makes 600 plants).

Parsley: DAYS TO GERMINATION: 14-30 days. SOWING TIME: Spring. SEEDING METHOD: Direct or Transplant. LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun. PLANT HEIGHT: 6-18". PLANT SPACING: 12-18". Biennial. 

Peppers: Well-drained, fertile soil with abundant phosphorus and calcium is best. GROWING SEEDLINGS: Sow seed in shallow flats, 4 seeds/in., 1/4" deep, in late March or about 8 weeks prior to transplanting outdoors. If possible, maintain soil temperatures 80-90°F (27-32°C). Pepper seed germinates very slowly in cooler soil. When the first true leaves just show, transplant 2-3" apart in flats or 2" cell-type containers. (The use of 2" or larger cells will produce larger plants with better-developed root systems.) Grow plants at approx. 70°F (21°C) day and 60°F (16°C) nights. COLD TREATMENT: Exposing the seedlings to controlled cold treatments can increase the number of flowers and fruits. When the third true leaf appears, grow the plants at a minimum night temp. of 53-55°F (12-13°C) for 4 weeks. The plants should receive full sunlight. After 4 weeks adjust temp. to 70°F (21°C) day and night. If this technique is used, peppers should be seeded 1-2 weeks earlier than usual. TRANSPLANTING: Transplant out after frost when the soil is warm and weather is settled. Ideal seedlings have buds, but no open flowers. Set plants 12-18" apart in rows 24-36" apart, or 2 rows on poly/paper mulch, 18" between plants. Water-in transplants using a high phosphorus solution. ROW COVERS: Cold weather is buffered and earliness increased by using IRT plastic mulch, especially in combination with a slitted row cover or lightweight fabric row cover supported by wire hoops. (See Mulch and Row Covers in Index.) Remove row covers when in sunny weather above 85°F (29°C) to prevent heat damage. INSECT PESTS: Control climbing cutworms with Dipel, or with paper cylinder collars. Control tarnished plant bugs, aphids, and flea beetles with rotenone or pyrethrin. DISEASES and PROBLEMS: To prevent bacterial spot and phytopthora, drip irrigate only, plant only in well-drained soils, minimize soil compaction, follow a 4-year crop rotation. Sunscald is caused by inadequate foliage. Prevent blossom end rot with adequate soil calcium and regular moisture. Big bushy plants with few peppers can be caused by an excess of nitrogen, hot or cold temp. extremes during the flowering period, tarnished plant bug injury, and choice of late, poorly-adapted varieties. BACTERIAL SPOT NOTICE: Bacterial spot can be seed borne. All Johnny's pepper seed lots are tested for bacterial spot, and we chlorine wash any positive lots. No treatment can ensure absolute freedom from disease. NOTE: A disease-free test result does not guarantee a seed lot to be disease-free, only that in the sample tested, the pathogen targeted was not found. HARVEST And STORAGE: Pick the first peppers promptly when they reach full size to encourage further fruit set. Wash and hold at 45°F (7°C) and 95% humidity. DAYS TO MATURITY: Approximate days from transplanting outdoors to first pickings of full size fruit. AVG. SEEDING RATE: Avg. 1/3 oz. (1,250 seeds @ 80% germ.) per 1,000 plants; avg. 4.6 oz. (18,150 seeds @ 80% germ.) to produce 1 acre of transplants (14,520 plants), 12" between plants in rows 36" apart. TRANSPLANTS: Avg. 3000 plants/oz., 45,000 plants/lb. SEED SPECS: SEEDS/OZ.: 3,400-4,900 (avg. 4000). MINI: 0.2 gm. unless noted otherwise (avg. 30 seeds).  

Tomatoes: GROWING SEEDLINGS: Don't start too early! Root-bound, leggy plants that have open flowers or fruit when planted out may remain stunted and produce poorly! Sow in flats, using soilless peat-based mix (NOT potting soil). 5-6 weeks before plants can be transplanted out after frost danger. Keep temperature of the starting mix at 75-90°F (24-32°C); tomato seeds germinate very slowly in cooler soil. When first true leaves develop, transplant into plug trays or 3-4" pots for large, stocky 7-8 week transplants for earliest crops. Grow seedlings at 60-70°F (16-21°C). Water only enough to keep the mix from drying. Fertilize with fish emulsion or a soluble complete fertilizer. TRANSPLANTING OUTDOORS: Transplant into medium-rich garden or field soil 12-24" apart for determinate varieties, 24-36" apart for indeterminate, unstaked varieties, and 14-20" for staking. Water seedlings with a high-phosphate fertilizer solution (see Index). For earliest crops, set plants out around the last frost date under floating row covers (see Index) which will protect from frost to about 28°F (-2°C). If possible, avoid setting out unprotected plants until night temperatures are over 45°F (7°C). Frost will cause severe damage! FERTILIZER: Abundant soil phosphorus is important for early high yields. Too much nitrogen causes rampant growth and soft fruits susceptible to rot. PRUNING And STAKING: Determinate (bush) varieties do not need pruning and may be grown with or without support; fruit ripens within a concentrated time period. Indeterminate (climbing) varieties should be staked, trellised, or caged, and pruned for best results; fruit ripens over an extended period. Call for additional cultural tips. DISEASES: Refer to a good Extension publication or Identifying Vegetable Diseases (see Book section). Learn the common tomato diseases in your area. Select resistant varieties. For prevention, use young, healthy transplants, avoid overhead irrigation, plow in tomato plant refuse in the fall, rotate crops, and do not handle tobacco or smoke before handling plants. Fungicides can reduce certain diseases when properly selected and applied. BLOSSOM END ROT: Prevent it by providing abundant soil calcium and an even supply of soil moisture. INSECT PESTS: Use rotenone to discourage flea beetles on seedlings. Tomato hornworms can be controlled with Dipel. Use BT for potato beetle larvae, and rotenone or pyrethrin for adults (see Index). HARVEST: Fully vine-ripen fruit only for local retailing or use. To deliver sound fruit, pick fruit less ripe the further the distance and the longer the time between the field and the customer. STORAGE: Store firm, ripe fruit 45-60°F (7-16°C) for 4-7 days. DAYS TO MATURITY: From transplants. TRANSPLANTS: Avg. 7,450 plants/oz., 850 plants/1,000 seeds, 119,000 plants/lb. AVG. PLANTING RATE: Avg. 785 seeds to produce 667 plants needed to plant 1,000 ft. of row. Avg. 8,540 seeds, approx. 1 oz., to produce 1 acre of transplants, 18" between plants in rows 4' apart (7,260 plants needed).

Thyme: DAYS TO GERMINATION: 14-21 days. SOWING TIME: Spring. SEEDING METHOD: Transplant. LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun to Part Shade. PLANT HEIGHT: 8-12". PLANT SPACING: 6-8". HARDINESS ZONES: Zones 5-8.