Wednesday, September 19, 2012

winter plants

Spinach
Sort of plant: Vegetable 
Spinach has vitamins A and C. It grows better in colder whether. It has potassium, iron, zinc, and calcium.it takes 40-50 days to harvest and likes mulch to keep moisture. PH level should be between 5-7. Companion plants are celery, contraflow, and eggplant.    

Carrots
Sort of plant: Vegetable  
Carrots have vitamin A, C, and K carrots can grow in cold and hot weather. Must have 6-8 hours of sunlight.The seeds need to be 12 inches apart. Soil needs to be cultivated if not the carrots wont grown straight. Companion plants are strawberries, beats, and cucumbers.    

Peas
Sort of plant: Vegetable 
Peas have vitamin A,C,and K. Peas grow in cold weather. Peas are a vine so it is better if you use poles for the vine to grow on. Peas should be placed about an inch apart. The PH should be between 5-7. Keep moist but don't over water. Companion plants are eggplant, beans, and spinach. 

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