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Virginia’s forsythia roots establish best when planted during the state’s mild autumn months. The best time to plant forsythia in

Texas four o’clocks need soil warm enough to germinate, so wait until after the last freeze. The best time to

Hardiness Zone 8 gardeners can plant eggplant from March through June, taking advantage of the long warm season. The best

Pennsylvania’s cold winters require fennel to be started indoors or planted after the last frost in spring. Knowing the best

Hardiness zone 8 allows fennel to be planted in early spring or again in late summer for a fall crop.

North Carolina’s long growing season allows for both a spring and late summer fennel planting. Knowing the best time to

Alabama’s humid subtropical climate allows garlic to be planted from October through early December. Finding the best time to plant

Virginia’s warm summers allow eggplant to be planted in late May after the soil has thoroughly warmed. Knowing the best

South Carolina’s warm climate allows for an early start, with eggplant going into the ground from late March. Knowing the

Montana’s short summers mean starting fennel indoors six weeks before the final frost is essential. The best time to plant