The Four Spinach Varieties the Extension Names — and Nothing Else
Utah State University Extension names exactly four spinach varieties for home gardeners: Bloomsdale, Melody, Teton, and Olympia. That’s the entire list.
Sowing Spinach: 40 F Soil, and Why It Fails Above 80
Spinach seed can go into the ground once soil hits 40 degrees F, according to Utah State University Extension.
Thinning Parsnips: Three to Six Inches
Thin parsnip seedlings down to one plant every three to six inches, with rows spaced twelve to eighteen inches apart, according to Utah State University…
Sowing Parsnips: Early, Slow, and Easy to Give Up On
Sow parsnip seeds two to three weeks before the last frost, once soil hits at least 40°F, and then wait.
Parsnip Soil: Two Ways to Get a Forked Root
A forked parsnip root almost always comes down to one of two garden habits: growing it in heavy, stony, or shallow ground, or watering it too heavily…
What Goes Wrong With Parsnips
Parsnips fail for a short list of predictable reasons, not bad luck: pest damage from parsnip fly maggots tunneling into the root, fungal leaf blights…
Harvesting Parsnips: In Autumn, or Left for Spring
The short answer: harvest in fall for convenience, or leave the roots in the ground and lift them in early spring for flavor.
Why Parsnips Need Frost to Taste of Anything
Parsnips need several weeks of cool, frosty weather because that cold exposure converts the root’s stored starch into sugar, according to Utah State…
Growing Spinach in Florida: When Will It Bolt?
North Florida gets 13 hours and 58 minutes of daylight on the longest day of the year, and that number alone is enough to push spinach into flower.
Growing Spinach in Delaware: When Will It Bolt?
Spinach sown in Delaware bolts fast because the calendar works against it twice.