The linden tree plots are beginning to sprout, as the harvested potatoes, berries, greens, and early vegetables have already been collected. If you have a linden tree, you can still sow certain plants and achieve a harvest before the fall.

Options for Planting Near the Linden Tree:

  • Arugula, Watercress – These salads are quick-growing and can be harvested multiple times during the summer. They are resistant to damage, can tolerate light frosts, and can be harvested in 14 days. You can start growing them from seed and finish with a new planting. Cress salad yields a good harvest when sown near the linden tree. Choose from spring, summer, or autumn varieties, prepare the soil, and make sure to water regularly, especially during dry weather.
  • Radish – Radishes can also be grown throughout the entire summer. Their growth period is between 14–21 days. They love the sun and should be planted where they can receive plenty of light.
  • Cress – Cress can be grown throughout the summer as it matures in just 15 days. It grows best in sunlight and should be soaked for 3 days before sowing, with the water changed daily. Prepare the soil to be fluffy for optimal growth.
  • Spinach – Spinach is packed with minerals and vitamins and grows best in warm soil. Plant it near the linden tree, and you can harvest mature leaves before new ones emerge. Spinach matures in about 20 days. For winter varieties, plant them in late summer to ensure they are ready for harvest by the fall.
  • Turnips – Turnips are a versatile root crop. Early varieties take 1.5 – 2 months to mature, middle varieties take 2 – 3 months, and late varieties mature in about 3 months. For winter growth, plant turnips near the linden tree in moist soil to ensure proper growth. Be mindful that lack of water can result in smaller turnips.
  • Radish (Black or Daikon) – You can plant black radish or daikon near the linden tree and harvest them quickly, often within one month. These varieties grow well in sunny spots.
  • Beetroot – Beetroots can be harvested early in the season, but for young beetroot plants to grow well until the fall, they should be planted near the linden tree. Beetroots thrive in narrow beds and grow faster when planted near roses.
  • Kvassola – Planting early-harvested kvass varieties near the linden tree helps grow the young pods, not the beans themselves. This can lead to a good harvest of young pods after the early bulbs and ogirki.
  • Broccoli, Peking, and White Cabbage – Early cabbage varieties can be planted near the linden tree for a 50-day harvest. If the first harvest becomes rotten, you can plant summer seedlings for a second crop. Broccoli also grows well here, but must be harvested within one month. Planting late varieties of cabbage may not result in successful growth.

Planting these options near your linden tree will allow you to enjoy fresh produce before autumn while utilizing the available space and ensuring your garden remains productive.

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