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When to Plant Summer Squash in Wisconsin

When to Plant Summer Squash in Wisconsin

Summer squash goes into Wisconsin soil after the last spring frost has passed and the ground has actually warmed, not on a fixed calendar date.

The Best Summer Squash to Grow in Wisconsin

The Best Summer Squash to Grow in Wisconsin

Zucchini and yellow crookneck varieties bred for early maturity are the strongest choice across Wisconsin, because the state’s frost-free window varies…

When to Plant Summer Squash in West Virginia

When to Plant Summer Squash in West Virginia

Summer squash goes into West Virginia soil after the last spring frost clears, roughly April 9 to April 23 depending on where you garden, and stops…

The Best Summer Squash to Grow in West Virginia

The Best Summer Squash to Grow in West Virginia

Summer squash grows well almost anywhere in West Virginia, and the state’s frost-free window is long enough that speed to maturity is rarely the deciding…

When to Plant Summer Squash in Washington

When to Plant Summer Squash in Washington

In western Washington, direct-seed summer squash outdoors from late May through mid-June, once soil has actually warmed, not simply after the last frost…

The Best Summer Squash to Grow in Washington

The Best Summer Squash to Grow in Washington

Western Washington’s cool, dry-summer climate favors fast-maturing, disease-resistant zucchini and yellow squash over the large-fruited, heat-hungry…

When to Plant Summer Squash in Virginia

When to Plant Summer Squash in Virginia

Summer squash goes into Virginia ground once the soil has shaken off its spring chill, roughly matching the window when the last frost has already passed.

The Best Summer Squash to Grow in Virginia

The Best Summer Squash to Grow in Virginia

Yellow crookneck, straightneck and zucchini types bred for powdery mildew resistance are the safest bets across most of Virginia, given the state’s long…

When to Plant Summer Squash in Vermont

When to Plant Summer Squash in Vermont

Summer squash goes in the ground in Vermont once the soil has warmed past frost risk, typically from mid-May through early June depending on where you…

Waltham Washington Asparagus: Yield, Hardiness and How to Grow It

Waltham Washington Asparagus: When to Plant the Tomatoes That Ripen All at Once

Waltham Washington asparagus is an open-pollinated variety recommended by Clemson Cooperative Extension, and the label matters more than most gardeners…

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