When to Sow Pumpkins in Rhode Island

When to Sow Pumpkins in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, pumpkin seed goes into the ground once soil warms to 65°F, which usually lands in mid-to-late May across most counties, well after the…

Will Parsnips Sweeten in Rhode Island?

Will Parsnips Sweeten in Rhode Island?

Yes, but the sweetness depends on timing, not luck. Providence’s coldest month averages a nightly low of 22.1°F, a genuine stretch of freezing weather…

When to Sow Pumpkins in Quebec

When to Sow Pumpkins in Quebec

Quebec gardeners chasing a real jack-o’-lantern need their pumpkin flowers open by mid-to-late August at the very latest.

When to Sow Parsnips in Quebec

When to Sow Parsnips in Quebec

Sow parsnips in Quebec between mid-April and the first days of May, timing the seed to land two to three weeks ahead of the average last spring frost of…

Will Parsnips Sweeten in Quebec?

Will Parsnips Sweeten in Quebec?

Quebec’s answer is yes: the province delivers exactly the kind of cold that parsnips need to turn their stored starch into sugar.