Six Weeks Before Last Frost

[GailR]

Welcome GailR. I am also a newbie to this site. Lots of nice people Which climate zone are you in? I am in Eastern WA. 6b
Kathie

Hi Kathy - I'll send a warm welcome your way too. Zone 5b here, I'm in the southern part of Michigan, a long way from Washington.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Welcome to the forum! Glad you joined us!


Gail, if you contact your county extension office, in the phone book under county government, they probably have a brochure that tells you when you can start certain things in your area. They probably also have specific brochures for certain plants. I paid a visit to mine and picked up a bunch of helpful printouts.

Like Steve said, some things can handle frost much better than others. I think seedlings just sprouting may be a bit more vulnerable too. My climate is different than yours and here some things need to go in the ground as soon as possible because our cool weather season, especially cool nights, is pretty limited. Hot weather causes somethings to bolt or get bitter. Some things just don't produce once it turns warm. Folks in cooler climates have more time to work with. I have some advantages over you but you have a few advantages too.

I went to a thrift store and got several sheets for about $1.25 each. When frost is predicted, I selectively cover certain crops with those sheets, using rocks to hold them down.

 

[GailR]

Welcome to the forum! Glad you joined us!


Gail, if you contact your county extension office, in the phone book under county government, they probably have a brochure that tells you when you can start certain things in your area. They probably also have specific brochures for certain plants. I paid a visit to mine and picked up a bunch of helpful printouts.

Like Steve said, some things can handle frost much better than others. I think seedlings just sprouting may be a bit more vulnerable too. My climate is different than yours and here some things need to go in the ground as soon as possible because our cool weather season, especially cool nights, is pretty limited. Hot weather causes somethings to bolt or get bitter. Some things just don't produce once it turns warm. Folks in cooler climates have more time to work with. I have some advantages over you but you have a few advantages too.

I went to a thrift store and got several sheets for about $1.25 each. When frost is predicted, I selectively cover certain crops with those sheets, using rocks to hold them down.

Ridgerunner,
I like your tip about a county extension office, I've never thought of that but I'm sure there is one as I'm in rural area zoned for agriculture. I admit I don't know much about "bolting", but I'll get that figured out after I get things in the ground.
Many thanks, Gail

 

[The Mama Chicken]

About your local extension office, they may have a website. Mine does and you can read tons of info online. I just googled ____ county extension office and found mine.