When to Plant Winter Squash in Manitoba
Winter squash in Manitoba goes into the ground around May 23, the average last spring frost for the Winnipeg area, and needs to finish before the average…
The Best Winter Squash to Grow in Manitoba
Manitoba gardeners do best with short-season, cool-tolerant squash: acorn, delicata, buttercup and the smaller kabocha types.
When to Plant Winter Squash in Maine
Direct-seed winter squash outdoors only after the last frost risk has passed, which in Maine runs from mid-May into early June depending on where in the…
The Best Winter Squash to Grow in Maine
Maine’s growing season runs roughly from the last frost in late April or early May to the first fall frost in mid-October, giving most of the state…
When to Plant Winter Squash in Louisiana
Louisiana gardeners get two shots at winter squash: a spring sowing once the region’s brief freeze risk clears in February, and a second sowing in late…
When to Overseed a Lawn in Washington
Most of Washington’s lawns get their best shot at overseeding in September, and the practical cutoff falls in early October west of the Cascades.
The Best Winter Squash to Grow in Louisiana
Louisiana’s long, humid summers point growers toward one group of winter squash above all others: Cucurbita moschata, the butternut and cushaw family.
When to Overseed a Lawn in Virginia
In most of Virginia, the answer is late August through early October for cool-season lawns, and the window closes fast because it’s set by the first fall…
When to Plant Winter Squash in Kentucky
In Kentucky, sow winter squash outdoors between mid-May and mid-June, once the soil has warmed well past the last spring frost (March 24 to April 4) and…
The Best Winter Squash to Grow in Kentucky
Winter squash success in Kentucky comes down to matching maturity length to a season that runs roughly 212 to 233 days, and matching watering habits to a…