I've tried everything short of a voodoo doll to get the nighttime temps UP to 50 degrees. Another week of COLD nights, hauling tomatoes and peppers in and out, at a minimum. Grrrr!
dogwood/redbud indicators are a few weeks early for this area but I’m sure adjustments need to be made for many places. It has me planting corn, melons, cucumbers a week ago but frost free is two weeks from now and redbud/dogwood have been blooming for a week now. Johnny’s seed starting calculator has me starting those now and putting them out in a month. I plan to direct seed those.
One I didn’t see mentioned that we have here is Serviceberry. Those started bloom almost a month ago and are mostly leafed out now. Adjustments to times, plants and your location for sure but it seems like a good system/concept.
Went grocery shopping today. It’s officially turtle crossing the road time so roadkill might be another indicator. LOL
Looked at peach trees at the grocery store. Georgia Belle, Red Havean. Yes, Havean. What a farce. Goergia whatever for Missouri? Ain’t that peachy. I’d end up with more peach trees that flower too early for here.
I've tried everything short of a voodoo doll to get the nighttime temps UP to 50 degrees. Another week of COLD nights, hauling tomatoes and peppers in and out, at a minimum. Grrrr!