Shelby RECCS Taking Pre-Orders for Garden Plants
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, $4.00 for hybrid plant packs.
Code | Plant | Size | Price ($) |
B1 | Broccoli | 4-pack | 4.00 |
B2 | Cauliflower | 4-pack | 3.00 |
B3 | Brussel Sprouts | 4-pack | 4.00 |
B4 | Cabbage – White (Copenhagen) | 4-pack | 3.00 |
B5 | Cabbage – Red (Mammoth) | 4-pack | 3.00 |
Tomatoes: Available in 4-packs or 3.5” large pots. $3.00 for regular plant packs, $4.00 for hybrid plant packs, $2.50 for 3.5” large pots.
Code | Plant | Size | Price ($) |
T1 | Early Girl | 4-pack | 4.00 |
T2 | Early Girl | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
T3 | Martino’s Roma | 4-pack | 3.00 |
T4 | Martino’s Roma | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
T5 | Beefsteak | 4-pack | 3.00 |
T6 | Beefsteak | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
T7 | Better Boy | 4-pack | 4.00 |
T8 | Better Boy | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
T9 | Paul Robeson | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
T10 | Silvery Fir Tree | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
T11 | Brandywine | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
T12 | Isis Candy (cherry) | 4-pack | 3.00 |
T13 | Isis Candy (cherry) | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
T14 | Purple Plum (cherry) | 4-pack | 3.00 |
T15 | Purple Plum (cherry) | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
Peppers: Available for $2.50 in 3.5” large pots.
Code | Plant | Size | Price ($) |
Hot Peppers | |||
P1 | Thai Super Chili | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
P2 | Chili de Arbol | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
P3 | Jalapeño | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
Sweet Peppers | |||
P4 | Marconi | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
P5 | Purple Beauty | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
Squash: Available for $2.50 in a 3.5” large pot or some varieties are sold for $3.00 for a larger 4.5” pot.
Code | Plant | Size | Price ($) |
Sq1 | Burgess Buttercup | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
Sq2 | Boston Marrow | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
Sq3 | Butternut | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
Sq4 | Yellow Summer | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
Sq5 | Zucchini | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
Sq6 | Acorn | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
Sq7 | Giant Magic Pumpkin | 4.5” pot | 3.00 |
Sq8 | Connecticut Field Pumpkin | 4.5” pot | 3.00 |
C1 | Sweet Lil’ Cantaloupe | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
W1 | Watermelon | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
Herbs: Available for $2.50 in a 3.5” large pot.
Code | Plant | Size | Price ($) |
H1 | Oregano | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
H2 | Rosemary | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
H3 | Italian Parsley | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
H4 | Basil (Large Leaf) | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
H5 | Basil (Dark Opal) | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
Cucumber: Available in 4-packs or 3.5” large pots.
Code | Plant | Size | Price ($) |
C2 | Marketmore Cucumber Slicer | 4-pack | 3.00 |
C3 | Marketmore Cucumber Slicer | 3.5” pot | 2.50 |
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. $10.00 per set.
Code | Plant | Size | Price ($) |
On1 | Candy | ~50/set | 10.00 |
On2 | Walla Walla | ~50/set | 10.00 |
On3 | Red Wethersfield | ~50/set | 10.00 |
RECCS Plant order Form (pdf file)
Order form with payment should be returned to:
RECCS Greenhouse Project, Shelby Public Schools, 1010 Oilfield Av, Shelby MT 59474