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.
What Eats Pumpkin in South Carolina, and When
In South Carolina, the first thing that gets a pumpkin is usually the calendar.
When to Plant Okra in Ohio
Plant okra in Ohio after the last spring frost window has closed, which in zone 6a runs May 5 to May 15.
When to Stop Cutting Asparagus in Idaho, and How to Keep the Spears
Stop cutting when most of the spears coming up are thinner than a pencil. That is the signal, and no calendar date replaces it.
The Best Okra to Grow in Ohio
In Ohio, the best okra is an early-maturing variety, set out as transplants after the weather has truly warmed.
What Eats Pumpkin in Saskatchewan, and When
In Saskatchewan, the thing most likely to finish a pumpkin is the calendar, not an insect.
When to Stop Cutting Asparagus in Hawaii, and How to Keep the Spears
Stop cutting when most of the spears coming up are thinner than a pencil. That’s an object you can see, not a date on a calendar.
When to Plant Okra in Nunavut
Outdoors in Nunavut, no planting date for okra is safe. At the Rankin Inlet A reference station, the last spring frost falls on average June 19 and the…