When to plant seeds based on the last frost date.
What is the best time to plant grass seed in Indiana?The best time to plant grass seed in Indiana is early fall, from September to mid-October, when the soil temperature is between 50 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. This time frame provides the ideal circumstances for cool-season grass seeds ...
Supposedly the third week of April is the best time to plant corn here in Northern Indiana, but sometimes conditions aren’t fit for planting or doing any kind of field work that week. In 2012 we started crazy early on March 28th, but it had been 80ºF for two weeks by that time....
The Hindi word for seed isbija, which translates literally to “containment of life.” This is an apt description of these tiny miracles that contain everything needed to make a new plant. This time of year, we are up to our elbows in dirt, starting more seeds indoors each week!
Sowing Seeds in the Vegetable Garden How to Harden Off Plants When to Transplant When to transplant depends on the plant. Some plants, such as spinach, are cool-season crops, which means that they should be planted before outdoor temperatures get too warm. Others, like tomatoes and peppers,...
When to Plant Cypress trees should be planted in winter, from November to March, when the plants are dormant. However, avoid planting cypress trees in freezing temperatures. The roots are sensitive to cold weather and can be permanently damaged if frozen. Cypress trees grow vigorously in early ...
The next step is to plant milkweed in your garden. More importantly, strive to plant native milkweed for the monarchs. Planting non-native milkweed is a common mistake that many people make. It’s not by any fault of their own, however: One of the most popular (and non-native) milk...
How to Plant Start by enriching your soil with a 2-inch layer of peat moss. Use a spade to work the soil and distribute the moss, raking to smooth the surface when finished. Sprinkle daisy seeds liberally over the ground and finish with a 1/8-inch layer of vermiculite. Mist daily to...
"We need to explore the impact of nanoparticles on plant growth now, so we can expand our agricultural toolbox and meet the demands of a growing global population in a changing climate," said Dr. Jason C. White of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in the US, who is one of ...
Overall, No. 3 seeds have suffered five losses to No. 14s in the past five years after compiling an impressive 49-3 record against them from 2000 to 2012. The past three No. 3s to lose in the first round all came from the Big 12: Wes...