Thursday, June 11, 2015

Below is a chart composed of different fruits and vegetables that can be grown in Central Oregon. The information was acquired through multiple education sites that provide valid information in regards to successfully growing your own plants.


Plants
Growing season
Amount to Plant for a Family of four
recipees/outcomes
blueberries
70-100 days. Be wary of what soil you plant in
4+, these plants need to cross pollinate
Enjoy fresh, pies, jams, tarts or freeze them to use later
cabbage
70-100 days
10-15 plants
Enjoy fresh coleslaw or homemade sauerkraut
carrots
70-100 days
20-30 per row
Enjoy fresh, salads, pickled, backed etc.
cucumbers
70-100 days
25 per row
Enjoy fresh, pickled, sautéed etc.
kale
70-100 days
20-30 per row
Enjoy fresh, or baked into chips
lettuce
70-100 days. Some seeds winter over so make sure to cover the beds lightly during winter. This can also affect their growing season as they might start to bud as early as April
10-15 per row
Enjoy fresh, salads, wraps, sandwiches etc.
onions
70-100 days
30-40 per row
Enjoy pickled, sautéed, roasted etc.
raspberries
70-100 days. They can last for up to 7 years if treated properly
2+
Enjoy fresh, pies, jams, tarts or freeze them to use later
spinach
70-100 days.
10-20 per row
Enjoy fresh, salads, sautéed, etc.
tomatoes
70-100 days.
10-15 plants
Enjoy fresh, salads, frozen, “sauced”, sandwiches etc.
Green Beans
70-100 days.
15-25 per row
Enjoy fresh, baked, sautéed etc.