USDA Plant Hardiness ZONE MAP
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DOES IT PAY TO PLANT EARLY?
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Some people like to get vegetables such as tomatoes in the ground before it has warmed up in the hopes of being able to win the "first ripe tomato" contest in their neighborhood. When it comes to planting anything other than cold weather crops like lettuce, cabbage and other greens however, it pays to wait until the danger of frost is well past and the soil has warmed up. Be patient if the nights are still cold, because the low temperatures can slow plant growth considerably, cause smaller plants to die or dampen off, and permanently damage some crops such as eggplant. One way to get a jump on the season is to purchase tomatoes in 1 gallon containers. Although more expensive, these plants are quite a bit larger and hardier than those grown in flats, which will need a little extra growing time once you put them in your garden.
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If you have questions about when, where or what to plant, just ask our staff.
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