Gardening Basics: Knowing Your Planting Zone

🌱 Knowing your planting zone is crucial for successful gardening and can greatly impact when and what you should plant.

🌱 The US Department of Agriculture has a great map online where you can find your planting zone by entering your zip code.

🌱 Understanding your first and last frost dates is essential for determining when to start and sow your seeds.

🌱 The Old Farmer's Almanac website is a helpful resource that provides detailed information on planting dates, as well as a planning calendar.

🌱 Different varieties of vegetables may have different growing seasons, so it's important to make note of these variations.

🌱 Some vegetables, like beets, beans, carrots, and cucumbers, have similar planting date rules regardless of the variety.

🌱 Peppers and tomatoes, for example, can have longer or shorter growing seasons depending on their heat or frost tolerance.

🌱 Considering different varieties and their specific growing seasons can help you extend your harvest and maximize your garden's productivity.

🌱 Researching and understanding the specific needs of different vegetable varieties can lead to more successful and rewarding gardening experiences.