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According to Cutsumpas, there really is a right time to water your outdoor plants, whether you’re taking care of potted plants or a vegetable garden. Unlike indoor plants where the temperature ...
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A gardening expert reveals the simple things you can do to protect your garden during a heatwave.
Map of average growing season length from "Geography of Ohio," 1923. A season is a division of the year marked by changes in weather, ecology, and the amount of daylight. The growing season is that portion of the year in which local conditions (i.e. rainfall, temperature, daylight) permit normal plant growth.
In addition to cold tolerance, plant hardiness has been observed to be linked to how much stress specific plants are undergoing into the winter, or even how fast the onset of cold weather is in a specific year. This means that often stressed plants will exhibit less cold tolerance than plants that have been well maintained.
Growing cold-weather vegetables is a rewarding way to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce even in the frostiest months. From kale to beets, these hardy crops are easy to grow and packed with nutrition.
Water in and between cells in the plant freezes and expands, causing tissue damage. Cold hardening is a process in which a plant undergoes physiological changes to avoid, or mitigate cellular injuries caused by sub-zero temperatures. [1]
4. Cauliflower. Cauliflower is a true superfood, partly thanks to all its antioxidants. It’s also really mild, which is one reason it’s among the most popular veggies year-round. This ...