Will Spinach Bolt Early in Virginia?
Spinach will bolt early almost everywhere in coastal Virginia, and the reason has less to do with a hot afternoon than with how much daylight falls on…
When to Sow Parsnips in Virginia
Sow parsnips in coastal Virginia between roughly March 6 and March 20, two to three weeks ahead of the average last frost.
Will Parsnips Sweeten in Virginia?
Coastal Virginia won’t hand parsnips a deep freeze. The mean minimum in the coldest month sits at 31.6°F here, according to NOAA NCEI Climate Normals for…
Will Virginia Soil Hold an Asparagus Bed for Fifteen Years?
Yes, in most of Virginia the ground under a proposed asparagus bed will hold up for the full ten to fifteen years the crop expects, because the soil USDA…
When to Plant Asparagus Crowns in Virginia
In most of Virginia, asparagus crowns go into the ground in early spring, once the soil has dried out and warmed up after the season’s last hard frost…
Will Sweet Corn Ripen in Vermont?
Yes, sweet corn can ripen in Vermont, but only if the calendar math actually works out.
When to Sow Sweet Corn in Vermont
Sweet corn in Vermont goes into the ground once soil temperature holds above 60°F, not on the date of the last frost.
When to Sow Autumn Spinach in Vermont
Autumn spinach in Vermont goes into the ground in the second half of July into mid-August, once midsummer soil has cooled and there’s still enough…
Will Spinach Bolt Early in Vermont?
Yes, spinach in Vermont bolts early, and the reason is day length, not heat. On the summer solstice, Burlington sees 15 hours and 22 minutes of daylight…
When to Sow Parsnips in Vermont
Sow parsnip seed directly in the ground 2 to 3 weeks before the last spring frost.