Cool temperature loving vegetable bulbs for summer harvest like potatoes and onions are planted in April or May,
Garlic bulbs
Garlic performs best when planted in a light, sandy soil that has been amended with compost. Long days and warm nights help in bulb development. Plant in early spring when the ground has warmed to 50 degrees. Dig a hole 3-4” deep. Break bulbs up into individual cloves, set firmly in place with pointed ends up. Replace the soil covering the bulbs. Water well after covering. Allow soil to dry between watering. Harvest mid-late summer. Choose from California or Silver Rose varieties.
Onion bulbs
Plant in a well-drained soil that has been loosened. Control weeds around sets with frequent shallow cultivation. Plant apart in rows and only deep enough so that the tops of the bulb sets are covered with soil. Harvest at end of season when fully mature and air dry. Choose from red, white or yellow varieties.
Potato tubers
Plant potatoes in a sunny location in early spring. Soil should be worked 12” deep before potatoes are planted and fertilizer mixed into the soil. Always be sure the tubers are covered with 1” of soil. Cut the seed tubers into pieces that each contain 2-3 eyes, from which the new shoots will emerge. Allow the cut pieces to heal over-night to help prevent disease. It is important to water regularly and not over-water. As a general guideline, potatoes should be watered weekly during warm summer weather. Harvest early to mid-season. Choose from Red, Russett or Yukon Gold varieties.
Asparagus roots
Asparagus enjoys a well-drained soil. Plant the crown of the plant 6″ below soil surface and spread out the roots. Plants can be planted 18″ apart in rows 3′ apart. Leave a slight depression in the soil over the roots and water thoroughly. Fill the depression with soil as the plant begins to grow out. Cut asparagus with a knife just below ground level above the crown. Wait until the second year to harvest. Stop cutting in June.
