On today's Extension Minute, Toole County Agent Alice Burchak talked about the Shelby Community Gardens. Here are the contact numbers for the gardens, and the list of vegetable starts available through the Shelby Schools RECCS program:

For information on leasing a plot at the Shelby Community garden call MSU Extension 424-8350.

 For information on leasing a plot at the Senior Garden call Nancy Carlbom 434-4330

The Shelby RECCS Program is setting up its greenhouse to raise garden plants to sell as a fundraiser. They are asking gardeners to pre-order your plants this year so they can be sure to raise enough of the most popular plants. Here are the options:

Brassica: Available in 4-packs, $3.00 for regular plant packs, $4.00 for hybrid plant packs.

CodePlantSizePrice ($)
B1Broccoli4-pack4.00
B2Cauliflower4-pack3.00
B3Brussel Sprouts4-pack4.00
B4Cabbage – White (Copenhagen)4-pack3.00
B5Cabbage – Red (Mammoth)4-pack3.00

 

Tomatoes:  Available in 4-packs or 3.5” large pots. $3.00 for regular plant packs, $4.00 for hybrid plant packs, $2.50 for 3.5” large pots.

CodePlantSizePrice ($)
T1Early Girl4-pack4.00
T2Early Girl3.5” pot2.50
T3Martino’s Roma4-pack3.00
T4Martino’s Roma3.5” pot2.50
T5Beefsteak4-pack3.00
T6Beefsteak3.5” pot2.50
T7Better Boy4-pack4.00
T8Better Boy3.5” pot2.50
T9Paul Robeson3.5” pot2.50
T10Silvery Fir Tree3.5” pot2.50
T11Brandywine3.5” pot2.50
T12Isis Candy (cherry)4-pack3.00
T13Isis Candy (cherry)3.5” pot2.50
T14Purple Plum (cherry)4-pack3.00
T15Purple Plum (cherry)3.5” pot2.50

 

Peppers:  Available for $2.50 in 3.5” large pots.

CodePlantSizePrice ($)
 Hot Peppers  
P1Thai Super Chili3.5” pot2.50
P2Chili de Arbol3.5” pot2.50
P3Jalapeño3.5” pot2.50
 Sweet Peppers  
P4Marconi3.5” pot2.50
P5Purple Beauty3.5” pot2.50

 

Squash: Available for $2.50 in a 3.5” large pot or some varieties are sold for $3.00 for a larger 4.5” pot.

CodePlantSizePrice ($)
Sq1Burgess Buttercup3.5” pot2.50
Sq2Boston Marrow3.5” pot2.50
Sq3Butternut3.5” pot2.50
Sq4Yellow Summer3.5” pot2.50
Sq5Zucchini3.5” pot2.50
Sq6Acorn3.5” pot2.50
Sq7Giant Magic Pumpkin4.5” pot3.00
Sq8Connecticut Field Pumpkin4.5” pot3.00
C1Sweet Lil’ Cantaloupe3.5” pot2.50
W1Watermelon3.5” pot2.50

 

Herbs: Available for $2.50 in a 3.5” large pot.

CodePlantSizePrice ($)
H1Oregano3.5” pot2.50
H2Rosemary3.5” pot2.50
H3Italian Parsley3.5” pot2.50
H4Basil (Large Leaf)3.5” pot2.50
H5Basil (Dark Opal)3.5” pot2.50

 

Cucumber: Available in 4-packs or 3.5” large pots.

CodePlantSizePrice ($)
C2Marketmore Cucumber Slicer4-pack3.00
C3Marketmore Cucumber Slicer3.5” pot2.50

 

Onion (live sets): These sets are grown from seed this year.  About 50 will be chosen for a set and will be sold in water and need to be planted right away. $10.00 per set.

CodePlantSizePrice ($)
On1Candy~50/set10.00
On2Walla Walla~50/set10.00
On3Red Wethersfield~50/set10.00

Order form with payment should be returned to:

RECCS Greenhouse Project, Shelby Public Schools, 1010 Oilfield Av, Shelby MT 59474

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