record keeping

You’ll find record keeping very helpful in all phases of gardening. It is very easy to forget the information that you should know for next year’s garden if it isn’t written down.
Planting records are very important in planning your seed order for next year. They should include such things as:

Name of variety
o How satisfied were you?
o Should you reorder this variety or try another?

Amount planted
o Did you plant enough? Too much?
o Is there a variety that claims to produce more?

Results of seeds
o Did they germinate as well as predicted?
o Were the plants resistant to disease?
o How was the flavor?

Don’t forget that some seeds will keep for up to five years. Check your supply before ordering. You may want to try a few new varieties even if you are satisfied with what you have been growing. Some varieties are best when eaten fresh, others are developed to can, freeze, or store well. This information is usually listed in the catalog.