CELPIP Reading Part 2 Practice Test: Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Planting Calendar Guide

GARDEN PLANTING GUIDE

Seasonal Growing Calendar for Home Gardeners

www.gardenguide.ca

SPRING (March - May)

Early Spring Planting

Peas and Snow Peas

Lettuce and Spinach

Carrots and Radishes

Onions and Garlic

Best planted when soil temperature reaches 5°C

Indoor seed starting recommended

Late Spring Planting

Tomatoes and Peppers

Beans and Cucumbers

Broccoli and Cabbage

Plant after last frost date

Soil temperature should be 15°C or higher

SUMMER (June - August)

Summer Vegetables

Corn (early June)

Squash and Zucchini

Eggplants

Late Beans

Requires full sun exposure

Regular watering essential

FALL (September - November)

Cool Season Crops

Kale and Swiss Chard

Brussels Sprouts

Root Vegetables

Winter Lettuce

Plant 6-8 weeks before first frost

Frost-hardy varieties recommended

WINTER (December - February)

Indoor Growing Options

Microgreens

Herbs

Sprouts

Requires grow lights

Maintain room temperature 18-22°C

Growing Tips: • Water deeply but less frequently

Mulch to retain moisture

Check soil pH (6.0-7.0 ideal)

Rotate crops yearly

Use organic fertilizers

FREE Workshop Schedule: Beginners Garden Class

Every Saturday 10am-12pm

Contact: John Smith 604-555-1234

Garden Supply Store: Open 7 days/week

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Address: 123 Garden Street

Email: [email protected]

Note: Planting times may vary based on your specific climate zone. Check local weather patterns before planting.

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Emma is writing to Sarah because 6. Choose…they are attending a workshop togetherSarah asked for gardening advicethey are planning to buy suppliesSarah is selling her garden.

The Garden Guide suggests that gardeners should 7. Choose…water their plants frequentlyonly grow vegetables in summerchange crop locations yearlymaintain exact temperatures.

According to the guide, winter gardening 8. Choose…is impossible without a greenhouserequires special growing conditionsis limited to indoor growingneeds constant watering.