As the seasons change, so does the garden. Cool weather crops offer the opportunity to extend the growing season and enjoy fresh produce beyond the typical summer months. This guide provides detailed instructions for starting and caring for a variety of cool-weather crops available from Park Seed, ensuring your garden thrives even as temperatures drop.
Dedicated gardeners constantly seek methods to lengthen their growing periods and shield their crops from adverse weather. PVC dome hoop houses have emerged as a favored approach for achieving this, providing a regulated habitat for diverse plant species. In this discussion, we’ll examine the advantages of utilizing PVC dome hoop houses for initiating the growing season prematurely. We’ll highlight a practical case study where individuals adeptly commenced the cultivation of spinach, kale, and various vegetables well ahead of the conventional outdoor planting timeline.
As winter’s chill starts to fade, February marks a critical juncture for those with a passion for gardening, filled with preparation and planning for the planting season ahead. Whether you’re in a cooler climate counting down to the first signs of spring or in an area with milder temperatures that accommodate early planting, this month presents an excellent opportunity to lay the foundation for a successful garden. From initiating seedlings indoors to getting the soil ready, let’s delve into the essential tasks for February and learn how the Seed to Spoon app can become your essential guide in this preparatory stage.
As the gardening season approaches, the excitement of seed shopping fills the air. Gardeners everywhere are stocking up on seeds for the upcoming planting season. However, with a plethora of seed packets comes the challenge of organization. Keeping your seeds organized not only makes your gardening more efficient but also ensures that no seed goes unused. If you find yourself overwhelmed with packets of seeds and unsure of how to store them, you’re in luck. We’ve discovered a perfect solution that’s not only effective but also adds a personal touch to your gardening preparations.
Hinged hoop houses are a game-changer in gardening, allowing for an extended and more controlled growing season.
Watch Video Are you looking to add a unique and delicious vegetable to your garden? Consider trying the Park Seed Kohlrabi Express Forcer! This specially-designed variety is perfect for quickly and easily growing kohlrabi, a tasty vegetable with a flavor similar to broccoli. With short days to maturity of just 42 days, you’ll be able to enjoy your homegrown kohlrabi in no time. To get started, simply sow the seeds indoors or directly in the […]
Winter gardening can be a rewarding and delicious way to extend your growing season and enjoy fresh produce even in the coldest months. However, it can also be challenging, with frost, freezing temperatures, and shorter days all working against your plants. Fortunately, with the right knowledge and tools, you can successfully grow a winter garden and reap the benefits of fresh, homegrown food even in the dead of winter. Here are 10 tips for a […]
Although February can usher in some of our coldest temperatures of the year, it’s also the beginning of the planting season for many different foods! It’s also a great time to start planning your garden for the year and ordering seeds. Our free iOS, Android, & Web app makes growing food simple and I’m going to talk about some of the things you can start planting in February in Oklahoma.
March is one of our favorite times of the year for growing food. Life is beginning to emerge from the cold & dead of winter, and new sprouts are popping up everywhere!
March is one of our favorite months of the year. Life is beginning to emerge from the cold of February, and new sprouts are everywhere! In March, we’re starting many things directly from seed outdoors, and continuing to plant new rounds of spring seeds indoorsto transplant later. The climate is different in every location and you can see specific dates for your location using our FREE iOS, Android, and Universal Web App.
