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Monitor regularly for insect and disease problems and take needed control measures to limit damage.

Weeds compete with vegetable plants for nutrients and moisture. Remove suckers (branches that form where the leaf joins the stem) when they are one inch to 1.5 inches long.

Stake tomatoes for improved health and easier harvest.

Additional plantings may be made of lettuce, spinach, radishes they need some shade and cooler temperatures so planting them under taller crops will extend the harvest.

Remove cool season crops as they bolt (form seed stalks).

Continue to harvest frequently as crops mature.

Plant successive crops of beans every two weeks until the end of the month.

Thin vegetables seeded in May to proper spacing.

If you discover a problem, identify its source and take control measures if needed.

Monitor crops for insect and disease problems regularly.

Mulch around plants and in rows to keep soil moist and reduce soil compaction.

For succession plantings, plant warm season crops where cool season crops have been harvested.

Harvest early plantings of radishes, spinach and lettuce.

Plant the hardened-off transplants of peppers, tomatoes and eggplant.

Plant warm season seeds after the danger of frost is past (link to frost dates table), including cucumbers, squash, pumpkins and melons.

Maintain soil moisture so transplants do not wilt. Plants should be in shade and protected from wind for a few days during this process. Harden off transplants by setting them outdoors during the day for seven to 14 days before you intend to plant them.Thin seedlings of crops planted earlier to their proper spacing.Plant seeds of cool weather crops for the second and third times, approximately two weeks apart.Plant cool season crops onion, beets, lettuce, spinach, carrots and radishes.Fertilize based on soil test recommendations.If the soil crumbles when you open your hand, it is ready for planting. Take a soil sample for a soil test as soon as it has thawed.Prepare supply list for garden, including fertilizer, tools, transplants, materials for staking, and mulch.If less than six seeds germinate, fresh seed should be purchased. Place 10 seeds between a moist paper towel and cover with a thin layer of soil.

Test germination of any leftover seeds.The ideal garden location has a north-south layout, is level, close to water, and not in competition with the roots of trees and shrubs. Remember, the ideal spot needs to have six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily. Sketch garden plans on paper include plants you want to grow, their spacing requirements, arrangement and number of plants needs.

Order seed catalogues or visit seed websites.