Growing Asparagus in South Dakota: Fifteen Years in One Spot
Fifteen years is a long time to bet on one patch of dirt. South Dakota’s official soil, the Houdek series, drains well by nature, which means most of the…
Growing Sweet Corn in South Carolina: Will It Ripen?
Yes, sweet corn ripens reliably in South Carolina almost everywhere in the state, and most years leave room to spare.
Growing Asparagus in South Carolina: Fifteen Years in One Spot
South Carolina’s asparagus answer is a qualified yes. A bed here runs 10 to 15 years once it starts bearing, and the ground you choose has to drain, full…
Growing Sweet Corn in Saskatchewan: Will It Ripen?
Sweet corn can ripen in Saskatchewan, but only the short end of the seed catalog has any real shot at it.
Growing Asparagus in Saskatchewan: Fifteen Years in One Spot
Saskatchewan’s dominant soil, the Chernozem that covers most of the province’s farmland, drains well enough for a fifteen-year asparagus bed in most cases.
Growing Sweet Corn in Rhode Island: Will It Ripen?
Rhode Island gardeners can grow sweet corn to full ripeness most seasons, but the frost date on the calendar isn’t the number that decides it.
Growing Asparagus in Rhode Island: Fifteen Years in One Spot
Rhode Island gardeners can grow asparagus successfully, but the decision carries more weight than most vegetable choices.
Growing Sweet Corn in Quebec: Will It Ripen?
Sweet corn can ripen in Quebec, but only if the calendar is read correctly. The soil has to sit above 60°F before a seed will germinate reliably, and…
Growing Asparagus in Quebec: Fifteen Years in One Spot
Yes, a spot for asparagus in Quebec can hold the same bed for ten to fifteen years, but the soil has to drain.
Growing Sweet Corn in Prince Edward Island: Will It Ripen?
Yes, sweet corn can ripen on Prince Edward Island, but the calendar that matters is the soil’s, not the frost’s.