Will Sweet Corn Ripen in Pennsylvania?
Yes, in most of Pennsylvania sweet corn ripens without much drama, but the calendar that matters isn’t the frost date most gardeners circle on their…
When to Sow Sweet Corn in Pennsylvania
Sweet corn goes into Pennsylvania ground once the soil sits above 60 degrees Fahrenheit, not simply once frost risk passes.
When to Sow Autumn Spinach in Pennsylvania
In most of Pennsylvania, autumn spinach goes into the ground somewhere between late August and late September, counted backward from the first fall frost.
Will Spinach Bolt Early in Pennsylvania?
Spinach in Pennsylvania bolts early most years, and the reason has less to do with the state’s weather than most gardeners expect.
Will Pennsylvania Soil Hold an Asparagus Bed for Fifteen Years?
Yes, in most cases: Pennsylvania’s representative soil drains well, and drainage is the one condition an asparagus bed actually demands.
When to Plant Asparagus Crowns in Pennsylvania
Plant asparagus crowns in early spring, timed to this region’s frost window: around March 29 to April 6 in the Philadelphia area, running two to four…
Will Sweet Corn Ripen in Oregon?
Yes, in western Oregon the growing season is long enough for sweet corn to reach full maturity, provided the seed goes into ground that has actually…
When to Sow Sweet Corn in Oregon
Sow sweet corn in Oregon once soil temperatures hold above 60°F, not on the date of the last frost.
When to Sow Autumn Spinach in Oregon
In western Oregon, the practical window for autumn spinach runs from mid-August through mid-September, once soil temperatures have dropped below 80°F.
Will Spinach Bolt Early in Oregon?
West of the Cascades, spinach bolts early no matter how mild the summer feels.