Planning My 2022 Michigan Backyard Vegetable Garden
The first step to garden planning for the year: figure out what you are going to grow, how and when!
Seeds are really selling fast this year so I already placed my order in December, forcing me to sit down and plan out all the details of my 2022 backyard vegetable garden.
After this step, I move into actually mapping out my garden plan to figure out where each of these plants will grow in my raised beds and how many I will include.
Here’s the list of what I plan to grow, when, and how.
This year I ordered seeds, transplants, starts from 3 different companies: MiGardener, Baker Creek, and FedCo.
I hope this list sparks some ideas for your own garden and what you will want to grow this year!
Below is what I am growing in 48 square feet,
Cool Season 1 (March-May):
Nasturtium (seed, winter sow then transplant)
Broccoli (seed, winter sow then transplant)
Kale (seed, winter sow then transplant)
Cauliflower (seed, winter sow then transplant)
Peas (seed, direct)
Carrots (seed, direct sow)
Celery (seed, winter sow then transplant)
Cilantro (seed, winter sow then transplant)
Brussel Sprouts (seed, winter sow then transplant)
Arugula (seeds, direct)
Lettuce (seed, winter sow then transplant)
Spinach (seed, direct)
Chives (seed, winter sow then transplant)
Borage (seed, direct)
Peppermint (existing perennial)
Thyme (seed, winter sow then transplant)
Oregano (seed, winter sow then transplant)
Rosemary (seed, winter sow then transplant)
Dill (seed, winter sow then transplant)
Leek (seed, winter sow then transplant)
Potato (tubers, direct)
Strawberry (transplants)
Warm Season (May-September):
I will slowly start adding in warm season plants as the cool season crops finish up.
Marigold (seed, indoors)
Zucchini (seed, indoors)
Jalepenos (seed, indoors)
Cucumbers (seed, indoors)
Red and Green Peppers (seed, indoors)
Banana Peppers (seed, indoors)
Pepperoncini (seed, indoors)
Green Beans (seed, direct)
Roma Tomatos (seed, indoors)
Cherry Tomatos (seed, indoors)
Calendula (seed, direct)
Basil (seed, indoors)
Lavender (existing perennial)
Peppermint (existing perennial)
Parsley (seed, indoors)
Ginger (rhizome transplant)
Cool Season 2 (September-November):
many of the plants listed below might already exist, although they thrive in cool weather many can tolerate the heat. The list below is how I will start more, if need be.
Violas (seed, indoors then transplant)
Broccoli (seed, indoors then transplant)
Kale (seed, indoors then transplant)
Cauliflower (seed, indoors then transplant)
Peas (seed, direct)
Carrots (seed, direct )
Celery (seed, indoors then transplant)
Cilantro (seed, indoors then transplant)
Brussel Sprouts (seed, indoors then transplant)
Arugula (seeds, direct)
Lettuce (seed, indoors then transplant)
Spinach (seed, direct)
Chives (seed, indoors then transplant)
Borage (seed, direct)
Peppermint (existing perennial)
Thyme (seed, indoors then transplant)
Oregano (seed, indoors then transplant)
Rosemary (seed, indoors then transplant)
Dill (seed, indoors then transplant)
Leek (seed, indoors then transplant)
Other - I have potted perennial blackberry, blueberry, and raspberry bushes that are entering their second year.
The most important thing to remember is that all of these will not be growing at the same time.
Seasonal planting and intensive planting is a wonderful tool when you get it just right because it allows you use your limited square footage to great yields.
Some of these will be a first for me (ginger!) so fingers crossed for a great 2022 gardening season.
