A Second Sowing of Squash, and Why
Summer squash burns through its own productivity fast. A single spring sowing gives a heavy few weeks of picking, then a slow, disappointing collapse…
When to Plant Cucumbers in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, the safe window to direct-sow cucumbers outdoors runs from late April into May, keyed to the Manchester-area last spring frost of April…
A Squash Plant That Collapses Overnight
A summer squash plant that looks fine one evening and lies flat the next morning is almost never a watering problem.
The Best Cucumbers to Grow in New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s growing season runs long enough at low elevation for most cucumber types, but its cool summers change the calculus.
Squash Bugs: Why They Are Hard to Get Rid Of
Squash bugs earn their reputation because most of their life happens where you can’t see it.
When to Plant Cucumbers in Newfoundland and Labrador
Cucumbers in Newfoundland and Labrador go in only once the soil itself is warm, not on a fixed date circled on a calendar. Around St.
How Much Room One Squash Plant Really Takes
One summer squash plant needs about 3 to 4 feet of open space on every side once it hits full size, not the tidy 12-inch spot the seed packet…
The Best Cucumbers to Grow in Newfoundland and Labrador
Cucumbers need heat to set fruit and a long enough season to ripen it, and Newfoundland and Labrador is short on both.
Squash Waits for Warm Soil, Not a Date
Summer squash germinates reliably once soil temperature holds at 60°F or above, with 70°F to 95°F as the range where seeds come up fast and strong.
When to Plant Cucumbers in New Brunswick
New Brunswick gardeners can start cucumber transplants or direct seeding outdoors around the last days of May, once soil has warmed past the average…