Growing Spinach in Idaho: When Will It Bolt?
Spinach bolts fast in Idaho’s Treasure Valley because the crop answers to two triggers at once: long summer daylight and heat above 75 F.
Growing Spinach in Hawaii: When Will It Bolt?
In lowland Hawaii, spinach rarely gets the chance to bolt gracefully, it just gives up early.
Growing Spinach in Georgia: When Will It Bolt?
Spinach bolts in Georgia because of two forces working together: the long summer daylight hours that trigger flowering in this crop, and heat that pushes…
The Four Spinach Varieties the Extension Names — and Nothing Else
Utah State University Extension names exactly four spinach varieties for home gardeners: Bloomsdale, Melody, Teton, and Olympia. That’s the entire list.
Sowing Spinach: 40 F Soil, and Why It Fails Above 80
Spinach seed can go into the ground once soil hits 40 degrees F, according to Utah State University Extension.
Thinning Parsnips: Three to Six Inches
Thin parsnip seedlings down to one plant every three to six inches, with rows spaced twelve to eighteen inches apart, according to Utah State University…
Sowing Parsnips: Early, Slow, and Easy to Give Up On
Sow parsnip seeds two to three weeks before the last frost, once soil hits at least 40°F, and then wait.
Parsnip Soil: Two Ways to Get a Forked Root
A forked parsnip root almost always comes down to one of two garden habits: growing it in heavy, stony, or shallow ground, or watering it too heavily…
What Goes Wrong With Parsnips
Parsnips fail for a short list of predictable reasons, not bad luck: pest damage from parsnip fly maggots tunneling into the root, fungal leaf blights…
Harvesting Parsnips: In Autumn, or Left for Spring
The short answer: harvest in fall for convenience, or leave the roots in the ground and lift them in early spring for flavor.