The Best Okra to Grow in Pennsylvania
For most Pennsylvania gardens, the best okra is an early-maturing, compact type, either a hybrid or a spineless standard bred for a shorter season.
What Eats Corn in North Dakota, and When
Before any insect or raccoon shows up, three things eat into a North Dakota sweet corn crop: soil too cold at planting, a season too short for the…
When to Plant Okra in Oregon
Plant okra in Oregon after the last spring frost window has closed, which at Portland runs March 6 to March 21, and only once the soil has warmed.
The Best Okra to Grow in Oregon
The best okra for Oregon is the earliest, most compact type you can find, started indoors and set out in your warmest spot.
When to Plant Okra in Ontario
Okra goes into the ground in Ontario once spring frost is behind you and the soil has warmed.
The Best Okra to Grow in Ontario
In Ontario, the best okra is early and compact: dwarf or short-season types that start podding quickly, ideally with spineless pods.
What Eats Pumpkin in Tennessee, and When
In Tennessee, the threat you can plan around is not a bug but the calendar. The first fall freeze arrives between October 28 and November 8, and a…
When to Plant Okra in Oklahoma
Plant okra in Oklahoma once the last spring frost is behind you and the soil has warmed, which for Oklahoma City means no earlier than the second week of…
What Eats Pumpkin in South Dakota, and When
In South Dakota, the biggest thing that eats a pumpkin is the calendar. Frost ends the season for the vine and the fruit alike, and a pumpkin that is…
The Best Okra to Grow in Oklahoma
For most Oklahoma gardens, the best okra is a standard-height, spineless, open-pollinated or hybrid type that loves heat and yields over a long season.