Will Spinach Bolt Early in Texas?
Near Houston, spinach bolts early for two reasons at once: the days get long enough to trigger flowering on their own, and the heat piles on before the…
When to Sow Parsnips in Texas
Houston-area gardeners can sow parsnips roughly mid-January to mid-February, two to three weeks ahead of the last spring freeze.
Will Parsnips Sweeten in Texas?
Answer: In the Houston area, the climate data says no. The coldest month here averages a minimum of just 43.7°F, well above freezing, which means the…
Will Texas Soil Hold an Asparagus Bed for Fifteen Years?
Yes, in most cases, but the answer hinges on one variable: does the ground drain.
When to Plant Asparagus Crowns in Texas
In the Houston area, asparagus crowns go into the ground around early spring, timed to land near the region’s last frost window of February 4 to March 1.
Will Sweet Corn Ripen in Tennessee?
Yes, sweet corn ripens in Tennessee in most years, and the numbers back it up: the state’s frost-free stretch runs long enough to fit even a…
When to Sow Sweet Corn in Tennessee
Sweet corn goes into Tennessee soil once that soil holds above 60°F, not on the date of the last frost.
When to Sow Autumn Spinach in Tennessee
Sow autumn spinach in Tennessee once soil temperatures drop below the 80 F germination ceiling, typically from late August into mid-September in most of…
Will Spinach Bolt Early in Tennessee?
Yes. Middle Tennessee’s summer days stretch to 14 hours and 28 minutes at their longest, long enough on their own to push spinach into flower.
When to Sow Parsnips in Tennessee
Sow parsnip seed directly in the ground two to three weeks before the last spring frost, which lands between March 31 and April 12 across most of…