When to Sow Pumpkins in Arizona
There isn’t a fall frost date to count back from in most of Arizona. NOAA’s 30-year climate record shows a nearby low-desert station logged 32°F in only…
Will Pumpkins Ripen Before Frost in Arizona?
Frost isn’t the deadline that matters here. Across the low desert, NOAA’s 30-year record shows the frost-free season running a full 365 days, with 32°F…
When to Sow Parsnips in Arizona
In low-desert Arizona, including Phoenix, parsnips go in the ground in fall, typically October into November, timed so the 100 to 120 day root matures…
Will Parsnips Sweeten in Arizona?
Grow parsnips in low-desert Arizona and you’ll harvest a fine, pale root. Sweet, though, is a different story.
When to Sow Autumn Spinach in Alberta
In Calgary and most of Alberta, the safe window for sowing spinach for a fall harvest runs from early July through the last days of that month, counted…
Will Spinach Bolt Early in Alberta?
Yes, spinach bolts early almost everywhere in Alberta, and the reason has little to do with how hot the summer gets.
When to Sow Pumpkins in Alberta
Pumpkins in Alberta go into the ground once the soil holds steady at 65°F, usually a few weeks after the average May 21 last frost.
Will Pumpkins Ripen Before Frost in Alberta?
Most pumpkin vines in Alberta only make it to a ripe, orange finish if flowering wraps up by late July.
When to Sow Parsnips in Alberta
Sow parsnip seed directly outdoors 2 to 3 weeks before the last spring frost.
Will Parsnips Sweeten in Alberta?
Yes, parsnips left in Alberta soil through autumn frosts will sweeten, not just grow.