When to Sow Parsnips in Tennessee
Sow parsnip seed directly in the ground two to three weeks before the last spring frost, which lands between March 31 and April 12 across most of…
Will Parsnips Sweeten in Tennessee?
Middle Tennessee gets the frost exposure a parsnip needs. The coldest month there averages a nightly low of 30.1°F, cold enough, often enough, to turn…
Will Tennessee Soil Hold an Asparagus Bed for Fifteen Years?
Yes, in most cases, but the answer hinges entirely on drainage, not on the state soil chart.
When to Plant Asparagus Crowns in Tennessee
Plant asparagus crowns in Tennessee in early spring, once the soil has dried out enough to work and the ground has warmed past that last hard freeze.
Will Sweet Corn Ripen in South Dakota?
Yes, sweet corn can ripen across South Dakota, but the calendar gives less room than most gardeners assume.
When to Sow Sweet Corn in South Dakota
Sweet corn goes into South Dakota soil once the ground itself, not the calendar, hits 60°F, and that point arrives well after the last spring frost.
When to Sow Autumn Spinach in South Dakota
Sow autumn spinach in South Dakota once the soil has cooled below 80°F, roughly 50 to 75 days before your target harvest date.
Will Spinach Bolt Early in South Dakota?
Yes. Spinach bolts early almost everywhere in South Dakota, and it has less to do with a hot afternoon than with the calendar itself.
Will South Dakota Soil Hold an Asparagus Bed for Fifteen Years?
Yes, in most of South Dakota, but the state’s own soil survey data draws a line: an asparagus bed only asks for drainage, and not every acre in the state…
When to Plant Asparagus Crowns in South Dakota
Crowns go into South Dakota ground in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked, roughly bracketing the state’s late-April to early-May frost window.