I want to grow some veggies in my backyard. I live in the mid-atlantic area. When is the best time to start planting and what are the plants most likely to thrive in this area?
2007-08-23 04:21:20 · 6 answers · asked by Ladypug 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I start my plants in the house (from seed) the beginning of March. I allow 2 weeks after the projected "last frost" before transplanting in the garden. Weather permitting, during that two week period, I set the plants outside to acclimate them for outdoor use. Only thing you can do now is to start getting the garden area ready for winter. I till my manure into the area about October so it has time to decompose before the growing sean starts.
2007-08-23 05:34:28 · answer #1 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After the last frost, I don't know what the average of that is in the mid Atlantic area. Most seed packages have a US map on them that list zones, and tell when is a good time to plant for the zone you live in. If you buy seedling plants from a garden shop, they are usually ok to plant, but you can ask the salesperson to be sure.
You can't count on Mother Nature to not have a surprise cold spell though, I always have plenty of plastic around to make an emergency cover in this case.
2007-08-23 05:55:59 · answer #2 · answered by MR. T. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the answers above state the major window of opportunity has past. But, you may still be able to plant a few cool weather types like peas, lettuce, spinach and radish. Another thing to plant this time of year are green manures and cover crops. RScott
2007-08-23 05:40:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Next spring. The window for veggie gardening in the northern hemisphere has past.
Most are harvesting their spring's plantings now.
sorry!
2007-08-23 04:34:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spring is he best time. but you need to check what "zone" you are in. You can start by planting seeds in the house and when the time is right re-plant them outside.
2007-08-23 05:25:43 · answer #5 · answered by just me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't hardship the tomatoes however the tomato plant life could color out the Rosemary. i like to develop my herbs close to the kitchen. That way harvesting them is common. Rosemary does properly in great pots, blend some sand in with the potting blend.
2016-10-09 02:33:37 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋