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Planting in USA - Zone 5b regions

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Recent Comments

  • 29 Nov - Themba Peter
    I have onions that need transplanting is it the right time, will appreciate the advice.
    in Onion
  • 28 Nov - Arthur Brown
    Can ginger grow effectively in Johannesburg South that gets a summer rainfall?
    in Ginger
  • 28 Nov - Theresa Tyree
    I am an eight a and now they are calling at 8B. I’ve grown sweet potatoes, very successfully in the ground the past two years, Your greenhouse if it is heat controlled should grow them very well b...
    in Sweet Potato
  • 27 Nov - FOX MAN
    what is the biggest type of pumpkin in a zone 8b area?
    in Pumpkin
  • 27 Nov - Elysa Dennett
    Does anyone have Summer Squash also known as Crookneck squash seeds to share? I have looked everywhere and cannot find a supplier here in NZ.
    in Gourd
  • 26 Nov - Malcolm
    are we allowed to grow in South Australia
    in Yacon
  • 26 Nov - Celeste Archer
    In addition to my prior reply: don't forget to check the weather OVER the ENTIRE duration of growth. That is, the average days to harvest for carrots is 60 to 80 days. The days to harvest are c...
    in Carrot

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See planting calendar for these countries and climate zones

USA - Zone 2a,   USA - Zone 2b,   USA - Zone 3a,   USA - Zone 3b,   USA - Zone 4a,   USA - Zone 4b,   USA - Zone 5a,   USA - Zone 5b,   USA - Zone 6a,   USA - Zone 6b,   USA - Zone 7a,   USA - Zone 7b,   USA - Zone 8b,   USA - Zone 8a,   USA - Zone 9a,   USA - Zone 9b,   USA - Zone 10a,   USA - Zone 10b,   USA - Zone 11a,   USA - Zone 11b,   USA - Zone 12a,   USA - Zone 12b,   USA - Zone 13a,   USA - Zone 13b  

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