Will Spinach Bolt Early in British Columbia?
Yes. In British Columbia’s coastal climate, spinach bolts early not because summers get hot, but because the days get long.
When to Sow Pumpkins in British Columbia
In coastal British Columbia, aim to have pumpkin flowers opening no later than the third week of September.
Will Pumpkins Ripen Before Frost in British Columbia?
In most years, a pumpkin planted in British Columbia’s coastal valleys has a real shot at ripening before frost, but the margin is thin.
When to Sow Parsnips in British Columbia
Sow parsnip seed directly outdoors from late February through mid-March, two to three weeks before the region’s average last spring frost of March 18…
Will Parsnips Sweeten in British Columbia?
For most of coastal British Columbia, the honest answer leans toward growing rather than sweetening.
When to Sow Autumn Spinach in Arkansas
Autumn spinach in Arkansas goes into the ground once the soil cools below that 80°F germination ceiling, usually by mid-to-late September, timed so the…
Will Spinach Bolt Early in Arkansas?
Yes, spinach bolts early almost every spring in Arkansas, and the cause isn’t just the state’s reputation for heat.
When to Sow Pumpkins in Arkansas
In Arkansas, sow pumpkin seeds once soil temperature reaches 65 F, which lands well after the last spring frost of March 12 to March 28.
Will Pumpkins Ripen Before Frost in Arkansas?
Some years, yes. Arkansas’s first fall frost lands somewhere between November 7 and November 20, and pumpkins need 45 to 55 days from the moment they…
When to Sow Parsnips in Arkansas
In Arkansas, sow parsnip seed directly in the garden from late February through mid-March, roughly two to three weeks ahead of the state’s last spring…