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| PocketFarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 24 2007 : 11:40:19 AM
In Ohio, I was in Growing Zone 6. Here in NY, we're in Zone 5, and I am trying to choose orchard fruit that's hardy to Zone 4. I'm not sure when to start my veggies, though.
Normally, I'd put my peas in the ground the week of St. Patrick's Day. Herbs would go in when there was still a risk of frost, and I'd put tomatoes out around May 18th. I don't have it figured out here yet (I didn't let myself, I was afraid we wouldn't find a farm in time!), and I'm also trying to figure out how much extra protection my tomatoes will need. I do not have a greenhouse, and haven't had time to put in cold frames yet, but the house we're buying, which we'll be in by end of March, has a glassed-in sunporch.
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| bramble |
Posted - Feb 01 2007 : 08:10:06 AM
We sort of fluctuate between Zone 5-6 winters being on the border, but as a rule of thumb we plant anything tender Mother's Day on, but you can get spring onions,and peas in early. We always plant peas on St. Patrick's Day and have only ever lost one crop and that was due to a flood! Sometimes you need to cover them if it's near feezing but they like it for the most part. Also broccoli, cauliflower can be started in cold frames along with whatever cold weather crops you like (kale, chard,spinach, etc...) I am looking forward to harvesting my first crop of white asparagus this year! Yahoo! Happy planting!
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| ThymeForEweFarm |
Posted - Jan 25 2007 : 4:42:22 PM
USDA zones aren't an adequate tool for growth except when you're dealing with perennials and live in a climate where you can grow in winter. The only thing they tell us is the average coldest temperature in an area each year.
It's much more important to know your average last frost date in the spring and first frost date in the fall for your area. There's more information on USDA zones here: http://www.farm-garden.com/marketfarmer/understanding_usda_hardiness_zones
Robin
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| katie-ell |
Posted - Jan 25 2007 : 05:09:27 AM
I'm in zone 5, right near Lake Michigan. Our frost-free date is May 15, although it 'used to be' May 30. Peas can be planted before the frost-free date, if you are ready to cover them if need be. Tomatoes don't like cold ground, so we don't put those in until after May 30. They'll just sit and sulk anyway if they are in early.
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jan 24 2007 : 4:54:58 PM
I am in zone 5 but a 4ish zone 5 if you ask me. I put out my main garden after Mothers day and have things ready to cover the plants if a frost threatens until at least June. I start tomatoes and peppers inside about the first of April and start them outside in Wall o' Waters..those things are wonderful and protect down to 18 degrees or something like that
Jenny in Utah
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| Patsy |
Posted - Jan 24 2007 : 3:16:07 PM
I live in zone 5. My dad used to say we could have a frost until May 15th so don't put out anything fragile (tomatoes, peppers, etc) until after that. I have followed his advice and had great luck.
Blessed are those who love the soil,
Patsy
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