When to Sow Autumn Spinach in Kansas
Kansas gardeners get one real shot at fall spinach: seed goes in the ground once soil temperatures drop out of summer’s danger zone, roughly early August…
Will Spinach Bolt Early in Kansas?
Spinach in Kansas bolts early because of two forces working together, not one.
Will Kansas Soil Hold an Asparagus Bed for Fifteen Years?
Yes, in most of the state, the ground under a Kansas garden will hold an asparagus bed for the full ten to fifteen years the crop asks for.
When to Plant Asparagus Crowns in Kansas
Kansas gardeners can put asparagus crowns in the ground once the soil has warmed after the last spring frost, in a furrow that runs about 8 inches deep…
Will Sweet Corn Ripen in Iowa?
Yes. Sweet corn ripens across Iowa in a typical season, and the margin isn’t even close.
When to Sow Sweet Corn in Iowa
Sweet corn seed goes into Iowa ground once the soil holds steady above 60°F, and that day lands well after the last frost, typically sometime in May…
When to Sow Autumn Spinach in Iowa
In central Iowa, spring spinach goes into the ground from late March through the first days of April, two to three weeks ahead of the April 12-24…
Will Spinach Bolt Early in Iowa?
Yes, spinach will bolt early in Iowa, and it isn’t really the state’s muggy summers that force the issue.
Will Iowa Soil Hold an Asparagus Bed for Fifteen Years?
Yes, in most cases. The dominant soil across Iowa is well drained by USDA’s own classification, and that’s the single soil requirement an asparagus bed…
When to Plant Asparagus Crowns in Iowa
Plant asparagus crowns around early spring in Iowa, timed to land near the last spring frost window of April 12 to April 24.