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    SUCCESSION PLANTING

    Jun 09, 2017 6 minutes
    By Niki Jabbour

    THE GOAL OF SUCCESSION planting is simple — to enjoy a continuous and uninterrupted supply of fresh vegetables. This type of planting is particularly important in small backyard gardens, where space is at a premium. Many of my favorite crops for succession planting are those that thrive in the cool or cold weather of spring and fall. They enjoy an extended growing season, unlike warm-season crops, which have a very specific window of cultivation between the frost dates.

    Successful succession planting starts with a little planning. Make a list of what you want to grow, and then write in the expected planting dates and the number of days until harvest. That way, you’ll know how long it’ll take from the time you plant to when you can expect to start gathering each crop. Some crops, such as leaf lettuce, can produce over an extended period, so it’s also helpful to know the general length of the expected harvest. After the crop is finished, it’ll be

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