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Carrots in Colorado need soil that has warmed to at least 50 degrees, which often means waiting until late spring

Larkspur seeds need cold temperatures to break dormancy, so fall sowing or spring cold treatment works well. Understanding when to

Muscadine vines should go into the ground in early spring while they are still dormant. Knowing exactly when to plant

Mum seeds require an early start indoors, about eight weeks before your last frost date. Knowing exactly when to plant

Starting mums from seed indoors in February gives them enough time to flower by fall. Knowing exactly when to plant

For autumn blooms, plant mums in late spring to allow roots to establish before cool weather. Knowing exactly when to

Nasturtiums prefer direct sowing in the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Knowing exactly when to plant nasturtiums

Digitalis benefits from being sown directly in the garden in late spring or early summer for blooms the following year.

Oregon’s mild climate allows dahlias to be planted outdoors after the soil warms in late spring. Knowing exactly when to

Missouri gardeners find that lettuce thrives when planted just after the last frost in April. Knowing exactly when to plant