When to Sow Autumn Spinach in New Mexico
In Albuquerque, autumn spinach goes into the ground once soil temperatures drop back below 80°F, generally in the back half of August through…
Will Spinach Bolt Early in New Mexico?
Spinach will bolt early in Albuquerque and across most of New Mexico, and it isn’t just the heat to blame.
Will New Mexico Soil Hold an Asparagus Bed for Fifteen Years?
Yes, in most New Mexico gardens the ground itself won’t be the reason an asparagus bed fails before its time.
When to Plant Asparagus Crowns in New Mexico
Plant asparagus crowns in New Mexico in early spring, timed around the region’s typical last frost window, setting each crown into an 8-inch furrow.
Will Sweet Corn Ripen in New Jersey?
Yes, sweet corn ripens reliably in New Jersey gardens, but the answer hinges on soil temperature more than the calendar date of the last freeze.
When to Sow Sweet Corn in New Jersey
New Jersey’s last spring frost falls between March 29 and April 6 at the reference weather station, but that date tells you almost nothing about when to…
When to Sow Autumn Spinach in New Jersey
In New Jersey, autumn spinach goes into the ground from mid-August through late September, timed backward from the date you want to harvest and forward…
Will Spinach Bolt Early in New Jersey?
Yes. New Jersey gardens see close to fifteen hours of daylight on the longest day of the year, and that alone is enough to push spinach toward flowering.
Will New Jersey Soil Hold an Asparagus Bed for Fifteen Years?
Yes, in most cases, New Jersey’s soil can carry an asparagus bed through its full run of ten to fifteen years, because the state’s representative soil…
When to Plant Asparagus Crowns in New Jersey
Plant asparagus crowns in early spring, timed to the region’s frost window rather than a fixed date, in furrows about 8 inches deep.