Growing Asparagus in Montana: Fifteen Years in One Spot
Montana can grow a productive asparagus bed for the full 10 to 15 years the crop asks for, but the answer hinges on one thing: drainage.
Will Parsnips Sweeten in Manitoba?
Yes. Manitoba’s winters deliver far more than the “several frosty weeks” a parsnip needs to convert its stored starch into sugar.
When to Sow Pumpkins in Maine
The short version: soil needs to hit 65 F before pumpkin seed goes in the ground, which in coastal Maine usually lands in late May to early June, well…
Will Pumpkins Ripen Before Frost in Maine?
Maine’s first fall frost typically lands between October 9 and October 21, and a pumpkin needs 45 to 55 days after its flower opens, not after the seed…
When to Sow Parsnips in Maine
Sow parsnips in Maine two to three weeks before your last spring frost. Along the coast near Portland, that frost typically falls between April 22 and…
Will Parsnips Sweeten in Maine?
Yes, parsnips grown in Maine will sweeten, and the coastal reference station makes the case: a mean minimum of 15.6°F in the coldest month means the crop…
When to Sow Pumpkins in Louisiana
The short version: sow pumpkin seeds directly in the garden once soil tests 65°F in spring, or time a summer sowing so the last flowers open before…
Will Pumpkins Ripen Before Frost in Louisiana?
Yes, in most years, but the reason has little to do with an early cold snap. Louisiana’s first fall freeze doesn’t typically arrive until sometime…
When to Sow Parsnips in Louisiana
Sow parsnip seed directly in the ground in Louisiana between mid-August and early September for a winter harvest, or 2 to 3 weeks before the last frost…
Will Parsnips Sweeten in Louisiana?
Louisiana can grow a full-sized parsnip almost every year, but sweetening it is a separate question entirely.