How to Tell a Melon Is Ripe: By Type
A muskmelon tells you it’s ready by letting go of the vine. A watermelon never will, so you check the spot where it rests on the ground and the tendril…
Watermelon and Muskmelon Are Not the Same Crop
Watermelon and muskmelon aren’t just different varieties of the same plant. They’re different species entirely, from different genera, with different…
When to Plant Summer Squash in Yukon
Set summer squash transplants or protected seedlings outside in Whitehorse and southern Yukon around the first days of June, right after the mean last…
The Best Summer Squash to Grow in Yukon
Summer squash needs about 45 to 65 warm days to bear fruit, and Yukon’s mean frost-free window runs roughly 81 days, from June 5 to August 25.
When to Plant Summer Squash in Wyoming
Summer squash goes in the ground in Wyoming only after the frost risk has genuinely passed, which the data puts between May 7 and May 18 depending on…
The Best Summer Squash to Grow in Wyoming
Bush zucchini and bush yellow squash varieties bred for 50 to 55 days to maturity are the reliable choice across Wyoming.
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
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
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
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…