Greens:

Plant early indoors for the earliest plantings or direct seed once the soil has warmed up in spring.  Sow most greens ¼- 1/2” deep, or twice as deep as the seed is long in a fertile moist, well-drained soil.  Transplant out and thin to correct spacing when they have 2-3 true leaves.  Protect seedlings from slugs and other pests through careful observation and the use of row covers.

Biodynamic Sowing ≈ Leaf / Water

Arugula: Best direct sown to avoid early bolting, harvest frequently for most tender leaves. Use of floating row covers to control flea beetles

Chickory: Start indoors and transplant 12” apart. Works great as a fall planted cold tolerant lettuce substitute.

Lettuce: Direct Seed for mix, or start indoors and plant out 4-6 weeks later for heads.  Space 12”.  Keep well watered for sweetest flavor.  Bolts in the heat.

Mesclun Mix: Direct seed in rows 10-12” apart, and harvest with scissors to 1” above the soil,

Mustards: Direct seed or transplant as with Arugula.  Keep harvested to avoid bolting.  Flea beetles are fond of them. Monitor and control as necessary.