Growing Blooms, Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit
For sowing seeds and transplanting seedlings, you might think that the air temperature is important. If you really want to get the most out of your garden, then you should focus on the soil temperature. The best way to measure the temperature is to use a soil thermometer. I’ve been using the AcuRite 7 inch […]
Last time we talked about the minimum soil temperature for germinating many spring plants, now lets look at the maximum temperature for the same plants. Fava beans will germinate until the soil reaches about 65 degrees Fahrenheit. By 70 degrees Fahrenheit, arugula, celery, celeriac and mache will stop germinating. The following vegetables will need to […]
Especially in the spring, it is important to realize when you can sow seeds directly in the ground.  While I used to wing it, this year I bought the 7 inch soil thermometer from Botanical Interests. Do a search and find one that you like online. While the snow is on the way out […]
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