Why Peppers Fail to Set Fruit in Mississippi
Peppers fail to set fruit in Mississippi mainly because the growing season swings hard between two extremes: long stretches of 90°F-plus days that stall…
When to Start Pepper Seed in Minnesota
Start pepper seed indoors 8 to 10 weeks before transplant day. In the Twin Cities area, where the last spring frost typically falls between April 17 and…
Why Peppers Fail to Set Fruit in Michigan
Michigan peppers stall out for one of two reasons: a stretch of nights too cool for pollen to work, or a run of days so hot the blossoms drop before they…
Why Peppers Fail to Set Fruit in Maryland
Peppers fail to set fruit in Maryland mainly because the state’s summer heat pushes past the flower’s comfort zone, and because cool nights in spring or…
Growing Beets in Nova Scotia: Soil, Sowing and Bolting
Nova Scotia’s ground runs acid and holds water more than beets prefer, so the fix starts with lime and raised, loosened beds rather than hoping the…
Growing Carrots in Northwest Territories: Soil, Sowing and Forked Roots
Northwest Territories carrots can grow straight and full-sized if you work with two things at once: growing-region soil that runs low in clay but sits…
When to Start Pepper Seed in Montana
In Montana, indoor pepper seed-starting should begin 8 to 10 weeks before you plan to move transplants outside, and outside means after the last frost…
Why Peppers Fail to Set Fruit in Montana
Montana peppers stall out for one of two reasons: the afternoons get too hot for pollen to stay viable, or the nights drop below the threshold peppers…
When to Start Pepper Seed in Maine
In most of Maine, pepper seed should go into trays roughly 8 to 10 weeks before your local transplant date, which falls between April 22 and May 1 along…
Why Peppers Fail to Set Fruit in Indiana
Peppers stall out in Indiana gardens for one of two reasons: a hot stretch that scorches the blossoms before they can pollinate, or a stretch of cool…