ProudGrandma Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 when do you plant your veggies? I know some of early, some are later...but it always seems to me that I never get the early plants in early enough to get a decent harvest before the temps hit 90....but it is so often that there is still snow on the ground or threat of frost so late into the spring that I don't feel safe getting plants out there. I usually buy plants...I just don't have the time to start them inside.... I usually plant: potatoes, tomatoes, cucs, peppers, brocoli, and lettuce. I also have been trying to get strawberries established...but I have failed year after year....what do you do to establish a really great strawberry bed??? thanks for your help!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 In West Michigan it is usually mid to late May before planting tender plants. Lettuce and peas can go in earlier----but I know what you mean about snow and frost. We still have 6-8 inches of snow over our garden area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 when do you plant your veggies? I know some of early, some are later...but it always seems to me that I never get the early plants in early enough to get a decent harvest before the temps hit 90....but it is so often that there is still snow on the ground or threat of frost so late into the spring that I don't feel safe getting plants out there. I usually buy plants...I just don't have the time to start them inside.... I usually plant: potatoes, tomatoes, cucs, peppers, brocoli, and lettuce. I also have been trying to get strawberries established...but I have failed year after year....what do you do to establish a really great strawberry bed??? thanks for your help!!!! My mom is my zone 5 mentor..... She's already got tomatoes potted inside and up. She won't move them outside until mid may. She starts a bunch of stuff indoors before transplanting. She's always got a great harvest. I'm still learning. . . . . I usually end up buying replacement plants from her after mind die. :(( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Mousie Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I usually aim for Mother's Day for planting tomatoes, peppers & cukes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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