When to Stop Cutting Asparagus in Georgia, and How to Keep the Spears
Stop cutting when most of the spears coming up are thinner than a pencil. That signal matters more than any date on a Georgia calendar.
What Eats Corn in Northwest Territories, and When
Up here, three things eat into a sweet corn crop, and they arrive in a fixed order. First, spring soil too cold to wake the seed.
When to Plant Okra in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, plant okra only after the last spring frost has passed and the soil feels warm.
The Best Okra to Grow in Pennsylvania
For most Pennsylvania gardens, the best okra is an early-maturing, compact type, either a hybrid or a spineless standard bred for a shorter season.
What Eats Corn in North Dakota, and When
Before any insect or raccoon shows up, three things eat into a North Dakota sweet corn crop: soil too cold at planting, a season too short for the…
When to Plant Okra in Oregon
Plant okra in Oregon after the last spring frost window has closed, which at Portland runs March 6 to March 21, and only once the soil has warmed.
The Best Okra to Grow in Oregon
The best okra for Oregon is the earliest, most compact type you can find, started indoors and set out in your warmest spot.
When to Plant Okra in Ontario
Okra goes into the ground in Ontario once spring frost is behind you and the soil has warmed.
The Best Okra to Grow in Ontario
In Ontario, the best okra is early and compact: dwarf or short-season types that start podding quickly, ideally with spineless pods.
What Eats Pumpkin in Tennessee, and When
In Tennessee, the threat you can plan around is not a bug but the calendar. The first fall freeze arrives between October 28 and November 8, and a…