Noongu Farms – Growing Abundance, Building Community

2026Master Crop Plan

USDAZone 8a · Suwanee

Our Story

From Backyard to Community Table

What started as a personal mission to understand where our food comes from has grown into something bigger. Noongu Farms is our backyard operation in Suwanee, GA — a living experiment in organic, sustainable growing guided by UGA Extension principles.

We grow over 43 varieties of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and rhizomes across 7 distinct zones. More than what we grow, we're focused on how we grow — sharing every lesson, failure, and victory with a community of beginner farmers who deserve real support.

Organic first — no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, ever
Transparent documentation — we share our real journey, not just the wins
Community over competition — helping beginners is our core mission
UGA Extension–guided practices for Georgia Zone 8a

What We Grow

Our Star Crops

Six focus areas define the heart of Noongu Farms — each fully documented so you can grow them too.

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Moringa

The miracle drumstick tree — one of the most nutrient-dense plants on earth. Started in our greenhouse then transplanted outdoors. Fast-growing, generous, and deeply satisfying. Every leaf, pod, and seed documented.

Greenhouse → Zone FYear-round

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Turmeric & Ginger

Our golden rhizomes — planted April 8 in rich grow bags, harvested November–December after 8–10 months. Chemical-free and full of the deep orange colour that signals real quality. We share the full method.

Grow BagApr – Dec

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Fresh Eggs

Four happy hens providing fresh eggs year-round and teaching us about integrated farm ecosystems. Part of the family, contributors to our compost, and key to our soil health philosophy.

Free rangeYear-round

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Tomatoes & Peppers

Zone D is our flavour powerhouse — Large Red Cherry, Roma, Aunt Molly's Cherry, Shishito, King of North, Jalapeno Orange Spice, Banana Peppers, and Big Thai Hot. Seeds started Feb 8. Harvest June through October.

Zone DJun – Oct

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Berries & Fruits

Strawberries in Zone B (May–Jun), Raspberries in Zone A (Jun–Aug), three new Blueberry bushes in Zone E (Jun–Aug), and a mature Pomegranate (Sep–Nov). Four zones, five months of fresh fruit.

Zones A · B · EMay – Nov

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Cucurbits & Zone F

Our most diverse zone — Beit Alpha and Jibai cucumbers, Madhu Ras melon, sweet corn, Amsterdam celery, Chinese Red Noodle Beans climbing 6 feet, Hyacinth Bean, and a banana plant beginning its long journey.

Zone FApr – Oct

Farm Journal

Weekly Updates & Growing Guides

Real updates from the farm — what's growing, struggling, and being harvested. Updated every week by G-Ni.

2026 Season Plan

The Growing Calendar

S=Sow

T=Transplant

G=Growing

H=Harvest

P=Prune

D=Dormant

Every crop across all 7 zones — when we sow, transplant, grow, and harvest throughout the year.

Crop / Variety	Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
🌿 Zone A — Cool-season greens & perennials
Carrot	A			S	G	G	H	H		S	G	G
Lettuce Merlot	A		S	S	G	H				S	G	H
Lettuce Landis Winter	A		S	S	G	H				S	G	H
Raspberry (established)	A	D	D	P	G	G	H	H	H	G	G	D	D
Stevia	A				T	G	G	H	H	H	H
🍓 Zone B — Strawberry beds
Strawberry	B	D			T	G	H	H	D	D	D	D	D
🥦 Zone C — Brassicas & legumes
Cauliflower Durgesh 41	C		S		T	G	H
Cabbage Red Acre	C		S		T	G	G	H
Cabbage Brunswick	C		S		T	G	G	H
Brussels Sprouts Catskill	C		S		T	G	G	G	G	G	H	H
Spring Onions Ishikura	C		S		T	G	H
Beans	C				S	G	H	H
Peas	C				S	G	H			S	G	H
🍅 Zone D — Solanums & asparagus
Cherry Tomato Aunt Molly's	D		S		T	G	G	H	H	H	H
Roma Tomato	D		S		T	G	G	H	H	H	H
Tomato Large Red Cherry	D		S		T	G	G	H	H	H	H
Tomatillo Rio Grande	D		S		T	G	G	H	H	H
Ground Cherry	D		S		T	G	G	H	H	H
Jalapeno Orange Spice	D		S		T	G	G	H	H	H	H
King of North Pepper	D		S		T	G	G	H	H	H	H
Shishito Peppers	D		S		T	G	G	H	H	H	H
Hot Pepper Big Thai	D		S		T	G	G	H	H	H	H
Banana Peppers	D		S		T	G	G	H	H	H	H
Eggplant Thai Lavender	D		S		T	G	G	H	H	H	H
Eggplant Black Beauty	D		S		T	G	G	H	H	H	H
Asparagus (Year 2)	D	D	D	G	G	G	G	G	G	G	G	P	D
🫐 Zone E — Perennial fruits
Blueberries (3 bushes)	E	D	D	P	T	G	H	H	D	D	D	D	D
Pomegranate (est. 2022)	E	D	D	P	G	G	G	G	G	H	H	H	D
🥒 Zone F — Cucurbits, tropicals & grains
Cucumber Beit Alpha	F				T	G	H	H
Cucumber Jibai Shimoshirazu	F				T	G	H	H
Melon Madhu Ras Rajasthan	F				T	G	G	H	H
Corn	F				S	G	G	H	H
Amsterdam Celery	F		S		T	G	G	G	H	H	H
Chinese Red Noodle Beans	F				S	G	G	H	H	H
Hyacinth Bean	F				S	G	G	G	H	H	H
Peas (Zone F)	F				S	G	H			S	G	H
Banana plant	F	D	D	G	T	G	G	G	G	G	G	G	D
🏠 Greenhouse G — Heat-lovers
Moringa (GH start → outdoors)	GH		S	G	T	G	G	G	G	G	G	G
Okra (Greenhouse G)	GH					S	G	H	H	H	H
🪴 Grow Bags — Rhizomes
Ginger	GrowBag				S	G	G	G	G	G	G	H	H
Turmeric	GrowBag				S	G	G	G	G	G	G	H	H
🫙 Pots — Container herbs
Lemon Grass	Pot				T	G	G	H	H	H	G	G
Chives	Pot	G	G	G	G	G	G	G	G	G	G	G	G
Salvia	Pot				T	G	G	H	H	H	H

Growing Zones

7 Zones at Noongu Farms

Zone A

Cool-Season Greens

Carrot (Mar–Jun + Sep)
Lettuce Merlot & Landis Winter
Raspberry (established)
Stevia & herbs

Zone B

Strawberry Beds

6 strawberry plants
Harvest: May 18 – Jun 30
Transplanted Feb 8, field Apr 8

Zone C

Brassicas & Legumes

Cauliflower, Cabbage (2 varieties)
Brussels Sprouts Catskill
Spring Onions, Beans, Peas

Zone D

Solanums & Asparagus

5 tomato varieties, 5 peppers
2 eggplant, tomatillo, ground cherry
20 asparagus crowns (harvest 2027)

Zone E

Perennial Fruits

3 blueberry bushes (new 2026)
1 pomegranate (est. 2022)

Zone F

Cucurbits & Tropicals

2 cucumber varieties, melon, corn
Celery, hyacinth bean, noodle beans
Banana plant & tropical herbs

Greenhouse G + Pots

Greenhouse & Containers

Moringa (greenhouse start)
Okra (direct sow May 5)
Ginger & Turmeric (grow bags)
Lemon Grass, Chives, Salvia

What's Happening Now

Coming Up on the Farm

Key milestones on our 2026 growing calendar.

Farm Intelligence

2026 Crop Management Dashboard

Full crop plan, pest & disease guide, alert schedule, and farm stats — all in one interactive view.

Crop / Variety	Zone	Type	Sow / Transplant	Days to harvest	Harvest window	Water needs	Key pests
🌿 Zone A
Carrot	A	Root / Cool	Mar 15	70–80 days	Jun + Sep–Oct	1"/wk	Rust fly, Aphids
Lettuce Merlot	A	Leafy / Cool	Mar 15	50–60 days	Apr–May + Sep–Nov	Consistent	Aphids, Slugs
Lettuce Landis Winter	A	Leafy / Cool	Mar 15	45–55 days	Apr–May + Sep–Nov	1"/wk	Aphids, Leaf miners
Raspberry	A	Perennial	Established	60–90 days	Jun – Aug	2"/wk fruiting	Japanese beetle, Spider mite
Stevia	A	Herb	TBD	60 days	Jun – Sep	1"/wk	Aphids, Whitefly
🍓 Zone B
Strawberry	B	Perennial fruit	Apr 8	30–45 days	May 18 – Jun 30	1–1.5"/wk	Slugs, Spider mite, SWD
🥦 Zone C
Cauliflower Durgesh 41	C	Brassica / Cool	Apr 8	55–65 days	Jun 12–30	1.5"/wk	Cabbage looper, Aphids
Cabbage Red Acre	C	Brassica / Cool	Apr 8	70–80 days	Jun 27–Jul 15	1.5"/wk	Cabbageworm, Root maggot
Cabbage Brunswick	C	Brassica / Cool	Apr 8	85–100 days	Jul 2–25	1.5–2"/wk	Looper, Aphids, Slugs
Brussels Sprouts Catskill	C	Brassica / Cool	Apr 8	90–110 days	Oct – Nov	1.5"/wk	Aphids, Cabbageworm
Spring Onions Ishikura	C	Allium / Cool	Apr 8	60–70 days	Jun 7–30	1"/wk	Thrips, Onion maggot
Beans	C	Legume / Warm	Apr 8	50–60 days	May 27–Jun 30	1"/wk	Mexican bean beetle, Mite
Peas (Zone C)	C	Legume / Cool	Apr 8	60–70 days	Jun 7–30	1"/wk	Aphids, Pea weevil
🍅 Zone D
Cherry Tomato Aunt Molly's	D	Solanaceae / Warm	Apr 8	70–75 days	Jun 17–Oct 31	1–2"/wk	Hornworm, Fruitworm, Aphids
Roma Tomato	D	Solanaceae / Warm	Apr 8	75–80 days	Jun 22–Oct 31	1–2"/wk	Hornworm, Stinkbug
Tomato Large Red Cherry	D	Solanaceae / Warm	Apr 8	65–70 days	Jun 12–Oct 31	1–2"/wk	Hornworm, Aphids, Whitefly
Tomatillo Rio Grande	D	Solanaceae / Warm	Apr 8	70–80 days	Jun 17–Oct 15	1"/wk	Aphids, Hornworm, Flea beetle
Ground Cherry	D	Solanaceae / Warm	Apr 8	70–75 days	Jun 17–Oct 15	Moderate	Aphids, Flea beetle
Jalapeno Orange Spice	D	Solanaceae / Warm	Apr 8	70–80 days	Jun 27–Oct 31	1"/wk	Aphids, Pepper weevil
King of North Pepper	D	Solanaceae / Warm	Apr 8	65–70 days	Jun 12–Oct 31	1"/wk	Aphids, Fruitworm
Shishito Peppers	D	Solanaceae / Warm	Apr 8	55–65 days	Jun 2–Oct 31	1"/wk	Aphids, Fruitworm
Hot Pepper Big Thai	D	Solanaceae / Warm	Apr 8	70–80 days	Jun 27–Oct 31	1"/wk	Aphids, Pepper maggot
Banana Peppers	D	Solanaceae / Warm	Apr 8	65–70 days	Jun 12–Oct 31	1"/wk	Aphids, Fruitworm
Eggplant Thai Lavender	D	Solanaceae / Warm	Apr 8	65–70 days	Jun 12–Oct 15	1–1.5"/wk	Flea beetle, Colorado beetle
Eggplant Black Beauty	D	Solanaceae / Warm	Apr 8	70–80 days	Jun 27–Oct 15	1–1.5"/wk	Flea beetle, Aphids
Asparagus (Year 2)	D	Perennial	Est. 2024	Harvest 2027	Apr–May 2027	1"/wk	Asparagus beetle, Aphids
🫐 Zone E
Blueberries (3 bushes)	E	Perennial shrub	Apr 8	Est. 2–3 yrs	Jun – Aug	1–2"/wk	SWD, Birds, Aphids
Pomegranate	E	Perennial shrub	Est. 2022	Mature	Sep – Nov	1"/wk	Aphids, Whitefly, Mealybug
🥒 Zone F
Cucumber Beit Alpha	F	Cucurbit / Warm	Apr 8	50–55 days	May 27–Jul 31	1–2"/wk	Cucumber beetle, Aphids
Cucumber Jibai Shimoshirazu	F	Cucurbit / Warm	Apr 8	55–60 days	Jun 2–Jul 31	1–2"/wk	Cucumber beetle, Spider mite
Melon Madhu Ras Rajasthan	F	Cucurbit / Warm	Apr 8	75–85 days	Jun 22–Aug 31	1–2"/wk	Cucumber beetle, Aphids
Corn	F	Grain / Warm	Apr 8	70–90 days	Jun 17–Aug 31	1–2"/wk	Corn earworm, Corn borer
Amsterdam Celery	F	Umbelliferae	Apr 8	85–120 days	Jul 2–Oct 31	1.5–2"/wk	Aphids, Leaf miner
Chinese Red Noodle Beans	F	Legume / Warm	Apr 8	55–65 days	Jun 2–Aug 31	1"/wk	Mexican bean beetle, Aphids
Hyacinth Bean	F	Ornamental legume	Apr 8	60–70 days	Jun – Oct	Moderate	Aphids, Spider mite
Peas (Zone F)	F	Legume / Cool	Apr 8	60–70 days	Jun 7–30	1"/wk	Aphids, Pea weevil
Banana plant	F	Tropical perennial	Apr 8	12–18 months	2027+	High; daily	Weevil, Nematodes
🏠 Greenhouse G
Moringa	GH	Tropical tree	Feb (GH)	60 days	Jun – ongoing	1"/wk	Aphids, Whitefly
Okra (Greenhouse G)	GH	Mallow / Warm	May 5	50–65 days	Jun 24–Oct 31	1–2"/wk	Aphids, Corn earworm
🪴 Grow Bags
Ginger	GrowBag	Tropical rhizome	Apr 8	8–10 months	Nov – Dec	1–2"/wk	Root knot nematode
Turmeric	GrowBag	Tropical rhizome	Apr 8	8–10 months	Nov – Dec	1–2"/wk	Root knot nematode
🫙 Pots
Lemon Grass	Pot	Tropical grass	Apr 8	90 days	Jul – Oct	High; daily	Aphids, Mealybug
Chives	Pot	Herb / Perennial	TBD	60–90 days	Ongoing	1"/wk	Thrips, Aphids
Salvia	Pot	Herb / Perennial	Apr 8	60–75 days	Jun – Oct	Low–moderate	Spider mite, Aphids

Date	Event / Stage	Zone	Action required	Priority
08 Feb 2026	Start seeds indoors — tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cabbage	D/C	Sow in trays under grow lights. 70–75°F. Label all trays.	🔴 High priority
08 Feb 2026	Transplant strawberry crowns — Zone B	B	Amend with compost. Remove first-year flowers.	🔴 High priority
15 Mar 2026	Direct sow carrots & lettuce — Zone A	A	Sow 1/4" deep. Begin 4-week succession cycle.	🔴 High priority
22 Mar 2026	Last frost date — Zone 8a Suwanee	ALL	Monitor overnight temps. Cover cold-sensitive transplants.	🔴 High priority
08 Apr 2026	Transplant Zone D solanums to field	D	Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant. Install cages. Mulch 3".	🔴 High priority
08 Apr 2026	Transplant / sow Zone C brassicas & legumes	C	Transplant brassicas. Sow beans & peas. Row covers. Bt spray.	🔴 High priority
08 Apr 2026	Plant Zone F — cucurbits, corn, celery, banana	F	Transplant/sow all Zone F crops. Install trellises.	🔴 High priority
08 Apr 2026	Plant blueberries — Zone E	E	3 bushes. Amend to pH 4.5–5.5. Mulch with pine bark.	🔴 High priority
08 Apr 2026	Plant ginger & turmeric in grow bags	GrowBag	Rhizomes 2–4" deep in well-draining grow bag mix.	🔴 High priority
05 May 2026	Direct sow okra in Greenhouse G	GH	Soil must be 75°F+. Sow 1" deep, 12" apart.	🔴 High priority
25 May 2026	Strawberry harvest begins — Zone B	B	Harvest every 2–3 days. Bird netting up. Check for gray mold.	🟢 Harvest window
01 Jun 2026	Raspberry harvest begins — Zone A	A	Net against birds. Check for Japanese beetles daily.	🟢 Harvest window
15 Jun 2026	First fruit set — Zone D solanums	D	Calcium spray for BER prevention. Check stakes and cages.	🟡 Coming up
24 Jun 2026	First okra harvest — Greenhouse G	GH	Pick at 2–4" pods every 2–3 days. Wear gloves.	🟢 Harvest window
01 Jul 2026	Corn knee-high check — Zone F	F	Side-dress with nitrogen. Apply Bt at silk if earworm found.	🟡 Coming up
15 Jul 2026	Melon ripeness check — Zone F	F	Daily checks. Reduce irrigation. Stem slip = ready.	🟢 Harvest window
01 Aug 2026	Blueberry peak harvest — Zone E	E	Pick every 2–3 days. Vinegar traps for SWD.	🟢 Harvest window
15 Sep 2026	Second season sow — cool-season crops	A/C	Sow carrots, lettuce, peas for fall harvest.	🔴 High priority
01 Oct 2026	Ginger & turmeric harvest signal watch	GrowBag	Yellowing leaves = harvest signal. Dig carefully.	🟡 Coming up
30 Oct 2026	First fall frost — Zone 8a Suwanee	ALL	Harvest frost-sensitive crops. Cover perennials. Move pots indoors.	🔴 High priority
01 Nov 2026	Final ginger & turmeric harvest	GrowBag	Dig rhizomes. Cure 2 weeks at 80°F. Store cool/dry.	🟢 Harvest window
01 Dec 2026	Winter prep — raspberries, asparagus, blueberries	A/D/E	Cut raspberry floricanes. Mulch asparagus. Dormant oil on blueberries.	🟡 Coming up

Meet the Farmer

The Human Behind the Harvest

G-Ni

Founder · Noongu Farms · Suwanee, GA

I'm a backyard farmer in Suwanee, Georgia growing 43 varieties of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and rhizomes across a carefully planned Zone 8a plot. What started as curiosity became a mission: prove organic growing is achievable for anyone, document the journey honestly, and build a community where beginners feel genuinely welcome.

I follow UGA Extension principles, practice IPM pest management, and work through a detailed 2026 Master Crop Plan. Everything I learn, I share here. Every mistake becomes a post. Every harvest is a celebration for all of us.

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Community

You Don't Have to Farm Alone

Noongu Farms is more than a backyard plot — it's a gathering place for beginner farmers, curious gardeners, and anyone who wants to grow something real.

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Farm Journal

Real-time weekly updates on what's growing, struggling, and being harvested.

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Q&A Fridays

Weekly open questions. No farming question is too small here.

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Grower Spotlights

We celebrate beginners — your small win deserves recognition.

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Growing Guides

Crop-specific how-tos from real experience on a Zone 8a Georgia farm.

Get in Touch

Growing Abundance,Building Community

From Backyard to Community Table

Our Star Crops

Moringa

Turmeric & Ginger

Fresh Eggs

Tomatoes & Peppers

Berries & Fruits

Cucurbits & Zone F

Weekly Updates & Growing Guides

The Growing Calendar

7 Zones at Noongu Farms

Cool-Season Greens

Strawberry Beds

Brassicas & Legumes

Solanums & Asparagus

Perennial Fruits

Cucurbits & Tropicals

Greenhouse & Containers

Coming Up on the Farm

2026 Crop Management Dashboard

The Human Behind the Harvest

You Don't Have to Farm Alone

Farm Journal

Q&A Fridays

Grower Spotlights

Growing Guides

The Noongu Harvest Letter

Growing Abundance,
Building Community