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ALM Farm Planting Calendar.   January Inventory seeds Order seeds, seed potatoes, strawberry plants Collect manure for compost Prune peaches and make sure they’re covered against peach leaf curl Weed rhubarb.  Sea soil and ash on rhubarb, cover with remay Weeks 3 & 4 Seed in trays/pots: snap peas, spinach, bok choi, broccoli raab, salad brassica’s (arugula, mizuna, etc), celeriac (W) and celery, perennial arugula, parsley  Direct Seed (cold frame): spinach, Japanese turnips* radish*, cilantro, dill, chervil, claytonia, mache, salad brassicas   Direct Seed (outside): broad beans February  Turn beds if weather permits Weed and divide perennials Prune apples and pears Plant fruit trees Side dress garlic and raspberries with compost Weeks 1 & 2 Seed in trays/pots: +spinach and other greens...

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