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Transplant Varieties + Planting Tips

Feb 154 min read

Updated: Mar 1

SITE SELECTION

Before you get started, make sure the site you have selected has plenty of sunlight (not shaded by trees/ buildings). Water access is the next most important factor, ensure you have a hose or irrigation to reach the area to regularly water your baby plants. Your transplants will need more frequent waterings after planting (until their roots are better established).


SITE PREPARATION

Fork up or hoe the soil before you plant, this will loosen the soil and make it easier for the plant roots to penetrate the surrounding soil. Make sure to pat the soil down and snugly plant the transplants in the loosened soil to ensure good root-soil contact.


WHEN TO PLANT

Check out this planting guide for when to plant your transplants.


VARIETIES


Hydra Kale- this fast-growing, frilly kale is one of our favorites. Plant kale 12-14 inches apart


Winterbor Kale- this classic kale is easy to grow. Plant kale 12-14 inches apart https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/kale/winterbor-f1-kale-seed-365.html


Clementine Cauliflower- big, bright orange heads on heat-resistant plants. Plant cauliflower 18 inches apart


Freedom Cauliflower- is reliable while cauliflower on heat-resistant plants. Plant cauliflower 18 inches apart


Orazio, fennel- Crisp and flavorful with a nice anise flavor, big bulbs. Plant fennel 6 inches apart https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/fennel/orazio-f1-fennel-seed-3273.html


Kelvin, Celery- Thick, juicy, and succulent. Plant Celery 8 inches apart


Red Hedge, Sunflower- Darkest red sunflower with long-lasting blooms and wild look. Plant sunflowers 18-24 inches apart https://www.johnnyseeds.com/flowers/sunflowers/tall-sunflowers/red-hedge-f1-sunflower-seed-1941.html


Benarys Giant Zinnia- Huge outstanding blooms Plant zinnias 8-12 inches apart https://www.johnnyseeds.com/flowers/zinnias/benarys-giant-series/benarys-giant-mix-zinnia-seed-1346.html


Dill, Green Sleeves- Plant 6-8 inches apart



Cruiser, Cilantro- slow bolting cilantro. Plant 6-8 inches apart



Cabbage, Quick Start- Fast growing sweet green cabbage Plant Cabbage 18-24 inches apart


Bok Choi, Joi Choi- Huge, juicy bok choi. Grows well in the heat. Plant bok choi 8-16 inches apart https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/greens/pac-choi-bok-choy/joi-choi-f1-green-seed-507.html


Broccoli BC1161- we love this sprouting broccoli which grows quickly and can be harvested time after time. Plant broccoli 12-14 inches apart


Lettuce, Fusion- One of our favorite lettuce varieties, green leaf crossed with romaine for fresh and crisp salads. Plant lettuce 6 inches apart


Lettuce- Monte Carlo. Our favorite romaine lettuce is compact and holds well in the heat. Plant lettuce 6 inches apart https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/lettuce/romaine-lettuce-cos/monte-carlo-lettuce-seed-3207.html



Lettuce- Cherokee. Fast-growing brilliant red butterhead. Plant lettuce 6 inches apart


Tomato- Verona. Our all-time favorite grape tomato!! deep red "cocktail plum" fruits averaging 2 1/2 oz. Long clusters on a medium-vigorous vine. INDETERMINATE. Plant tomatoes 2 ft apart https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/tomatoes/paste-tomatoes/verona-organic-f1-tomato-seed-3811G.html



Tomato Bronze Torch- a beautiful shade of brick red with bronze stripes. This prolific early producer is crack-resistant and performs well even under heavy disease pressure. INDETERMINATE. Plant tomatoes 2 ft apart https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/tomatoes/specialty-tomatoes/bronze-torch-f1-tomato-seed-4153.html


Tomato Sungold- Exceptionally sweet, bright tangerine-orange cherry tomatoes leave everyone begging for more. Vigorous plants start yielding early and bear right through the season.  INDETERMINATE. Plant tomatoes 2 ft apart https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/tomatoes/cherry-tomatoes/sun-gold-f1-tomato-seed-770.html


Tomato Sunrise Sauce- a much sweeter flavor than others in its class. Sunrise Sauce produces high yields of 4–6 oz. squat, Roma-shaped fruits within a concentrated period, which makes it perfect for saucing. DETERMINATE. Plant tomatoes 2 ft apart


Tomato BHN871- High yields of attractive golden-orange tomatoes. DETERMINATE. Plant tomatoes 2 ft apart


Tomato Marnouar- High-performance purple beefsteak. Firm, uniform, crack-resistant 10–16 oz. fruit combine a beautiful heirloom look with improved shelf life and impressive plant vigor. INDETERMINATE. Plant tomatoes 2 ft apart https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/tomatoes/beefsteak-tomatoes/marnouar-f1-tomato-seed-4594.html


Tomato Hot Streak- Firm red fruit with yellow stripes and outstanding flavor. Fruits avg. 6–12 oz., and have good shelf life. Balanced plant with excellent fruit set over a long season. INDETERMINATE. Plant tomatoes 2 ft apart https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/tomatoes/beefsteak-tomatoes/hot-streak-f1-tomato-seed-4760.html


Tomato Green Zebra- Green-striped salad specialty. A delicious, tangy salad tomato, ripe just as the green fruit develops a yellow blush, accentuating the darker green stripes. The 3–4 oz. fruits are the ideal size for slicing into wedges for salads. Productive over a long season. INDETERMINATE. Plant tomatoes 2 ft apart https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/tomatoes/heirloom-tomatoes/green-zebra-organic-tomato-seed-2276.html


Tomato Kakkao- Delicious brown cocktail tomato. Kakao has the brown tomato look and flavor in a smaller package. Round fruits are mostly between 4 1/2–5 1/2 oz. Soft flesh and a savory flavor, almost like it has been sea-salted. INDETERMINATE. Plant tomatoes 2 ft apart https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/tomatoes/specialty-tomatoes/kakao-f1-tomato-seed-3178.html


Tomato Bush Early Girl- The Bush Early Girl tomato is a compact, determinate variety that produces large, sweet tomatoes. It's a good choice for patio pots and small gardens. DETERMINATE. Plant tomatoes 2 ft apart


Cucumber, Citadel- pickling cucumber with heat and disease resistance Plant Cucumber 1 ft apart


Zuchinni, Kefren Open plants with greatly reduced spines result in less skin irritation and fruit scarring and easier harvests. Stem is firmly attached to the fruit but snaps easily, saving labor and leading to fewer culls. Plant Zucchini 1 ft apart


Butternut Squash South Anna - cross between Seminole Pumpkin and Waltham Butternut. Outstanding DM resistance, productivity, and keeping quality, coupled with a rich, sweet flavor. Plant butternut 2+ feet apart https://www.southernexposure.com/products/south-anna-butternut-winter-squash/


 

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