Will Spinach Bolt Early in Minnesota?
Spinach bolts early almost everywhere in Minnesota, and the culprit isn’t the state’s famous humidity or its short growing season. It’s daylight.
Will Minnesota Soil Hold an Asparagus Bed for Fifteen Years?
Fifteen years is the outer edge of what an asparagus bed can give you, and the ground you plant it in has to hold up for the whole stretch.
When to Plant Asparagus Crowns in Minnesota
Plant asparagus crowns in early spring, once the soil can be worked and the ground has begun to warm, in a spot that drains well because this bed will…
Will Sweet Corn Ripen in Michigan?
Yes, in most of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, sweet corn ripens reliably when planted after soil reaches 60°F rather than right after the last frost.
When to Sow Sweet Corn in Michigan
Sweet corn in Michigan goes into the ground once soil hits 60 F, which lands in mid-to-late May across most of the Lower Peninsula and can slip into…
When to Sow Autumn Spinach in Michigan
Sow autumn spinach in Michigan between mid-August and early September, counting back 50 to 75 days from the harvest you’re aiming for, before the first…
Will Spinach Bolt Early in Michigan?
Spinach will almost certainly bolt early in Michigan, and the biggest reason isn’t the state’s heat, it’s the length of the day.
Will Michigan Soil Hold an Asparagus Bed for Fifteen Years?
Yes, for most of the state, a well-sited asparagus bed can outlast a car loan and two kitchen remodels.
When to Plant Asparagus Crowns in Michigan
Plant asparagus crowns in Michigan in early spring, once the soil has thawed and dried enough to work, roughly the window that opens after the region’s…
Will Sweet Corn Ripen in Massachusetts?
Sweet corn can ripen in Massachusetts, but the state’s calendar leaves less room than most gardeners assume.