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 […]
General Gardening
Soil Temperature for Spring
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 […]
Ideas for the Fall
Here are some things to consider for the fall: Plant shallots: I purchased and received my organic shallots bulbs from Grow Organic. I got one pound of Dutch Yellow and one pound of French Red shallots. This is the first year that I am starting them in the fall like I do my garlic. While […]
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