Growing Spinach in North Dakota: When Will It Bolt?
Spinach in North Dakota bolts fast once the calendar turns toward the summer solstice, because the long daylight hours that build up through May and June…
Growing Pumpkins in North Dakota: Will They Ripen in Time?
North Dakota gardeners can grow pumpkins successfully, but the margin is thin.
Growing Spinach in North Carolina: When Will It Bolt?
Spinach in North Carolina bolts fast for two reasons at once: the state’s long summer days push it toward flowering just as the heat climbs past its…
Growing Pumpkins in North Carolina: Will They Ripen in Time?
Yes, if the flower opens early enough. In the North Carolina Piedmont, a pumpkin needs 45 to 55 days between the day its flower opens and the day the…
Growing Spinach in Newfoundland and Labrador: When Will It Bolt?
In St. John’s, spinach starts bolting well before the calendar reaches its longest day.
Growing Pumpkins in Newfoundland and Labrador: Will They Ripen in Time?
Pumpkins can ripen across most of Newfoundland and Labrador, but only if the first flower opens by roughly early September.
Growing Spinach in New York: When Will It Bolt?
In New York City, spinach’s spring planting is a short race against two clocks running at once: the length of the day and the climbing heat.
Growing Pumpkins in New York: Will They Ripen in Time?
Yes, but only if the flowers open early enough. New York City’s growing season runs from late March into mid-to-late November, and that gap is usually…
Growing Spinach in New Mexico: When Will It Bolt?
Spinach in New Mexico bolts fast because two forces hit it at once: the state’s long summer days and its early heat load.
Growing Pumpkins in New Mexico: Will They Ripen in Time?
New Mexico’s growing season leaves a narrow but real window for pumpkins to ripen before the first hard frost.