Seed Planting Instructions

Did you pick up a packet of seeds from the CGC at GrowFest or elsewhere? Here are the planting instructions! The items below are listed alphabetically by the same name written on your seed packet. All seeds were packed for 2025.

Betina Beets

Source: Baker Creek
Days to Maturity: 55-70
Sun: 6-8 hours
Sprouts In: 14- 21 days
Ideal Temperature: 50-85°
Seed Depth: 1/2 inch
Plant Spacing: 4-6”
Frost Hardy: Yes

Chinese Red Noodle Bean

Source: Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Days to Maturity: 80
Sun: 8-12 hours
Sprouts In: 5-8 days
Ideal Temperature: 75-95°
Seed Depth: 0.5-1"
Plant Spacing: 6"
Frost Hardy: No

Christmas Lima Beans

Source: Southern Exposure
Days to Maturity: 75-85 days
Sun: 6-8 hours
Sprouts In: 5-10 days
Ideal Temperature: 65-70°
Seed Depth: 1-2”
Plant Spacing: 2-6”
Frost Hardy: No

Corrales Azafran Safflower

Source: Baker Creek
Days to Maturity: 120 days
Sun: 8-12 hours
Sprouts In: 7-14 days
Ideal Temperature: 60-70°
Plant Spacing: 10”
Frost Hardy: No

German Bier Garten Radish

Source: Truelove Seeds
Days to Maturity: 80
Sun: Full
Sprouts In: 4-10
Ideal Temperature: 50-70°
Plant Spacing: 6”
Frost Hardy: Yes

Gete Okosomin Squash

Source: Baker Creek
Days to Maturity: 105-115 days
Sun: 6-8 hours of full sun
Sprouts In: 5-10 days
Ideal Temperature: 70-95°
Seed Depth: 1/2-1"
Plant Spacing: 18-36”
Frost Hardy: No

Giant Bello Gourd

Source: Baker Creek
Days to Maturity: 120-150 days
Sun: 8-12 hours of full to partial sun
Sprouts In: 3-10 days
Ideal Temperature: 75-90°
Seed Depth: 1”
Plant Spacing: 18-24”
Frost Hardy: No

Glass Gem Corn

Source: Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Days to Maturity: 105
Sun: Full
Sprouts In: 7-10 days
Ideal Temperature: 75-80°
Plant Spacing: 12”
Frost Hardy: No

Japanese Tiger Melon

Source: Baker Creek
Days to Maturity: 120 days
Sun: 8-12 hours of sun
Sprouts In: 7-14 days
Ideal Temperature: 75-90°
Seed Depth: 1/2”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Frost Hardy: No

Japanese Wasabi Radish

Source: Baker Creek
Days to Maturity: 40-50 days
Sun: Full
Sprouts In: 3-6 days
Ideal Temperature: 50-75°
Plant Spacing: 4”
Frost Hardy: Yes

Kajari Melon

Kiwano Jelly Melon

Lemon Cucumber

Source: Fedco Seeds
Days to Maturity: 60 days
Sun: Full Sun
Sprouts In: 7-14 days
Ideal Temperature: 70-90°
Seed Depth: 1/2”
Plant Spacing: 1.5- 2”
Frost Hardy: No

Lila Lu Sang Carrots

Source: Baker Creek
Days to Maturity: 75
Sun: Full to partial
Sprouts In: 12-18 days
Ideal Temperature: 50-75°
Seed Depth: 1/8”
Plant Spacing: 2-3”
Frost Hardy: Yes

Luffa Gourd

Source: Baker Creek
Days to Maturity: 130 days
Sun: 8-12 hours of full to partial sun
Sprouts In: 3-10 days
Ideal Temperature: 75-90°
Seed Depth: 1”
Plant Spacing: 18-24”
Frost Hardy: No

Lutea Carrot Radish

Source: Baker Creek
Days to Maturity: 40-50 days
Sun: Full
Sprouts In: 3-6 days
Ideal Temperature: 50-70°
Plant Spacing: 4”
Frost Hardy: Yes

Musquee de Maroc Squash

Source: Baker Creek
Days to Maturity: 90 days
Sun: 6-8 hours of full sun
Sprouts In: 5-10 days
Ideal Temperature: 70-95°
Seed Depth: 1/2 – 1”
Plant Spacing: 18-36”
Frost Hardy: No

Odell's Large White Watermelon

Source: True Love Seeds
Days to Maturity: 90 days
Sun: 8 hours full sun
Sprouts In: 3-20 days
Ideal Temperature: Over 70°
Seed Depth: 1/2” deep
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Frost Hardy: No

Orchard Baby Sweet Corn

Source: Baker Creek
Days to Maturity: 65
Sun: Full
Sprouts In: 7-10 days
Ideal Temperature: 75-80°
Plant Spacing: 9”
Frost Hardy: No

Painted Serpent Cucumber

Source: Fedco Seeds
Days to Maturity: 60-65 days
Sun: Full Sun
Sprouts In: 7-14 days
Ideal Temperature: 70-90°
Seed Depth: 1/2”
Plant Spacing: 12-24”
Frost Hardy: No

Pineapple Squash

Source: Baker Creek
Days to Maturity: 95 days
Sun: Full Sun
Sprouts In: 5-10 days
Ideal Temperature: 70-95°
Seed Depth: 1/2-1”
Plant Spacing: 18-36”
Frost Hardy: No

Poona Kheera Cucumber

Source: Baker Creek
Days to Maturity: 60 days
Sun: Full Sun
Sprouts In: 7-14 days
Ideal Temperature: 70-90°
Seed Depth: 1/2”
Plant Spacing: 18-36”
Frost Hardy: No

Python Green Long Bean (pole bean)

Source: Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Days to Maturity: 80
Sun: Full
Sprouts In: 7-10 days
Ideal Temperature: Over 60°
Plant Spacing: 3"
Frost Hardy: No

Strawberry Popcorn Corn

Source: Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Days to Maturity: 95-100
Sun: Full
Sprouts In: 7-10 days
Ideal Temperature: 75-80°
Plant Spacing: 12”
Frost Hardy: No

Uzbek Golden Carrots

Source: Baker Creek
Days to Maturity: 75-80
Sun: Full
Sprouts In: 12-18 days
Ideal Temperature: 50-75°
Seed Depth: 1/8”
Plant Spacing: 2-3”
Frost Hardy: Yes

Winter Sun Beets

Source: Baker Creek
Days to Maturity: 55-70
Sun: 6 hours direct sunlight
Sprouts In: 14-21 days
Ideal Temperature: 50-85°
Plant Spacing: 4-6”
Frost Hardy: Yes

Zucchino Rampicante Squash

Source: Baker Creek
Days to Maturity: 70 days
Sun: Full Sun
Sprouts In: 5-10 days
Ideal Temperature: 70-95°
Seed Depth: 1/2-1”
Plant Spacing: 1-2’
Frost Hardy: No