When to Plant Summer Squash in North Dakota
Summer squash in North Dakota goes in the ground between May 15 and June 1, once soil has warmed and the frost risk has genuinely dropped, not just once…
Full Slip, Half Slip: What the Stem Is Telling You
The stem is doing the ripening report for you. On a full slip, the fruit separates from the vine with barely a nudge because the plant has built a clean…
The Best Summer Squash to Grow in North Dakota
North Dakota’s growing season runs roughly 133 to 154 days between the reference-station frost dates, and that number, not the calendar month, is what…
Growing Melons Where the Summer Is Short
Short summers don’t rule out melons, but they do rule out the casual approach.
When to Plant Summer Squash in North Carolina
Direct-sow summer squash in North Carolina’s Piedmont once the last spring frost window has passed, roughly after April 5, and keep planting in…
The Best Summer Squash to Grow in North Carolina
The Piedmont’s frost-free window runs from roughly April 5 to October 30, about 208 days of growing time.
When to Plant Summer Squash in New York
Summer squash needs warm soil, not just a frost-free calendar date, so in the New York City area the safe direct-sow window runs from mid-May through…
The Best Summer Squash to Grow in New York
New York’s growing conditions swing from Long Island’s warm coastal air to the short, cool summers of the Adirondacks, so the right summer squash depends…
When to Plant Summer Squash in New Mexico
Sow summer squash in New Mexico after the last spring frost window closes, which at the Albuquerque reference station runs March 31 to April 12.
The Best Summer Squash to Grow in New Mexico
Given the long frost-free window near the state’s reference weather station and the sharp heat load that comes with it, the varieties that do best in New…