Will West Virginia Soil Hold an Asparagus Bed for Fifteen Years?
Yes, in most cases: a fifteen-year asparagus bed can work in West Virginia, but the deciding factor is drainage, not fertility or frost.
When to Plant Asparagus Crowns in West Virginia
Plant asparagus crowns in West Virginia in early spring, timed to the state’s last-frost window of April 9 to April 23.
Will Sweet Corn Ripen in Washington?
Yes, sweet corn ripens reliably in western Washington, but the calendar that matters is not the frost date most gardeners circle in April.
When to Sow Sweet Corn in Washington
In western Washington, sweet corn goes in the ground once soil temperatures climb past 60°F, which lands well after the last frost, typically not until…
When to Sow Autumn Spinach in Washington
In western Washington, sow autumn spinach roughly from the last days of August through early October.
Will Spinach Bolt Early in Washington?
Spinach will bolt early across western Washington, but not because summer turns hot.
When to Sow Parsnips in Washington
Western Washington gets its answer from soil and light more than from the calendar.
Will Parsnips Sweeten in Washington?
Western Washington’s maritime winters rarely deliver hard, sustained frost. The coldest month averages a minimum of 37.1°F, well above freezing, so…
Will Washington Soil Hold an Asparagus Bed for Fifteen Years?
Yes, but with a condition attached. Fifteen years is the outer edge of an asparagus bed’s life, and the only soil rule that matters is drainage, not…
When to Plant Asparagus Crowns in Washington
Plant asparagus crowns in western Washington in early spring, timed loosely to the region’s frost window of February 27 to March 18.