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Seeds, sowing, greenhouse and garden #861502

Asked March 14, 2024, 6:38 PM EDT

Do you have an updated planting schedule for Jefferson county and surrounding areas? I am a first time central Oregon gardener, I just got a greenhouse, but I am hearing mixed things!

Jefferson County Oregon

Expert Response

Hi Shelbey,
Thank you for your question about a planting schedule for Central Oregon.

Following is a planting calendar for Central Oregon:
Central Oregon Vegetable Garden Calendar | OSU Extension Service (oregonstate.edu)

Amy Jo Detweiler, a member of the Deschutes County OSU Horticulture Staff, has co-authored a publication entitled, Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon. You may find this guide helpful if you are planning a vegetable garden. Seed selection and starting is discussed on page 10-11.

“This guide provides region-specific tips and techniques for more successful vegetable gardens, including topics such as site selection, soil amendment and preparation, irrigation, weed and pest management, seed starting, direct seeding, and season extension. It also contains planting guides for over thirty vegetables commonly grown in Central Oregon.”
Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon (Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties) | OSU Extension Catalog | Oregon State University

You may find the recommended vegetables publication useful as well:
Recommended Vegetables for Central Oregon | OSU Extension Service (oregonstate.edu)

The Deschutes County OSU Extension does offer community gardening classes, including greenhouse gardening and vegetable gardening. I recommend that you call the Deschutes County OSU Extension office in Redmond at<personal data hidden> to inquire about any public or virtual classes that may be planned. You can ask to speak with Amy Jo Detweiler for greenhouse questions. Amy Jo welcomes your home garden questions and are a great resource.  Events | OSU Extension Service (oregonstate.edu)

The OSU Deschutes County Extension website provides many helpful publications about gardening in Central Oregon. Following is a link to this website, which will direct you to more publications about vegetable gardening in addition to a variety of gardening topics specific for our geographic area and climate:
Central Oregon Garden Publications | OSU Extension Service (oregonstate.edu).



Susan P., OSU Master Gardener Volunteer Replied March 15, 2024, 2:14 PM EDT

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