Will Parsnips Sweeten in Arkansas?
Yes, but only if you leave the roots in the ground long enough. Little Rock’s coldest month averages a nightly low of 30.9°F, and the region gets a real…
When to Sow Autumn Spinach in Arizona
In Arizona’s low desert, count on sowing autumn spinach from mid-October through November, once soil temperatures finally drop below 80°F after the long…
Will Spinach Bolt Early in Arizona?
Spinach bolts early nearly everywhere in Arizona’s low desert, and the short growing window here comes from heat more than from frost.
When to Sow Pumpkins in Arizona
There isn’t a fall frost date to count back from in most of Arizona. NOAA’s 30-year climate record shows a nearby low-desert station logged 32°F in only…
Will Pumpkins Ripen Before Frost in Arizona?
Frost isn’t the deadline that matters here. Across the low desert, NOAA’s 30-year record shows the frost-free season running a full 365 days, with 32°F…
When to Sow Parsnips in Arizona
In low-desert Arizona, including Phoenix, parsnips go in the ground in fall, typically October into November, timed so the 100 to 120 day root matures…
Will Parsnips Sweeten in Arizona?
Grow parsnips in low-desert Arizona and you’ll harvest a fine, pale root. Sweet, though, is a different story.
When to Sow Autumn Spinach in Alberta
In Calgary and most of Alberta, the safe window for sowing spinach for a fall harvest runs from early July through the last days of that month, counted…
Will Spinach Bolt Early in Alberta?
Yes, spinach bolts early almost everywhere in Alberta, and the reason has little to do with how hot the summer gets.
When to Sow Pumpkins in Alberta
Pumpkins in Alberta go into the ground once the soil holds steady at 65°F, usually a few weeks after the average May 21 last frost.