At Henchy Family Gardens, we believe gardening is more than tending to the earth — it’s tending to ourselves. Each seed we plant carries a whisper of hope, and each bloom reminds us that growth takes time, care, and faith in the unseen. The garden teaches patience, gratitude, and the quiet joy of watching life unfold right before our eyes. Here, every season is a new chapter, every leaf a story, and every gardener a keeper of both soil and soul.
🌿 “The garden doesn’t ask for perfection — only presence.” — Henchy Family Gardens
🍠 Beets 🍠
Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours/day) — tolerates partial shade
Soil: Loose, well-drained, rich in organic matter; pH 6.0–7.5
Watering: Keep soil moist; about 1 inch per week; avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot
Feeding: Mix compost into soil before planting and side-dress lightly mid-season
Support: Thin seedlings early to 3–4 inches apart for proper root development
Pests/Disease: Leaf miners, aphids, flea beetles; rotate crops yearly and remove affected leaves promptly
Temperature: Cool-season crop — best growth between 50–70°F; can tolerate light frost
Harvest: Pull when 1.5–3 inches in diameter for tenderness; larger roots become woody
Storage: Remove greens, leaving 1 inch of stem; store roots in a cool, humid place or in the refrigerator up to 3 weeks
🥕Carrots🥕
Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours/day) — tolerates light shade in hotter climates
Soil: Loose, deep, well-drained, free of rocks; pH 6.0–6.8
Watering: Keep soil moist during germination; water deeply 1-2 times weekly thereafter
Feeding: Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers that cause forked roots
Support: Keep rows well-thinned (2–3 inches apart) for straight, healthy roots
Pests/Disease: Carrot rust fly, aphids, root-knot nematodes; use floating row covers and rotate crops yearly
Temperature: Cool-season crop — best growth in 55–75°F; heat may cause bitterness
Harvest: Pull when roots are firm and reach desired size; loosen soil first if compacted
Storage: Trim greens; store roots in damp sand or bag in the refrigerator for up to a month
🌶️Radishes🌶️
Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours/day) — tolerates partial shade in warm climates
Soil: Loose, well-drained, sandy loam; pH 6.0–7.0
Watering: Keep moist for quick tender root growth; uneven watering causes splitting
Feeding: Too much fertilizer causes leafy tops and small roots
Support: None needed; thin seedlings early (1–2 inches apart) for proper bulb formation
Pests/Disease: Flea beetles, root maggots; use row covers early and rotate crops
Temperature: Cool-season crop — grows best in 50–70°F; matures quickly (20–35 days)
Harvest: Pull firm round, firm, and brightly colored; Overgrown become woody
Storage: Remove greens; store roots in a perforated plastic bag in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks