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San Luis Obispo Ca

First day of spring, March 19th 10:49 PST . Who is planting first?

3/15/2004 8:00:30 PM

Norton, MA

I'm planting April 24. Not first but a bit earlier than some. Alex.

3/15/2004 9:16:18 PM

Wichita, KS

OK. So you're supposed to count backwards from your weigh-off date 135 days, Right? And that's the day you start your seeds?... or is it the day you plant your seedlings?

This question is killing me because its 7pm, black outside, and my windows are open trying to cool down the place (63* outside, 73* inside). I REALLY want to plant NOW.

Toby

3/15/2004 10:12:07 PM

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6-8 inches of snow in the forecast for tomorrow.. Man.. this can drive a man insane!

3/15/2004 10:15:06 PM

Nj

In NJ, it always seems that we have a bit of a teaser period of beautiful weather, and then slammed with a short cold spell. Last year we escaped the cold spell for one reason alone, water and lots of it, all year long... never thought i'd complain about too much rain especially after the like 5 years of droughtlike weather...Uga Chaka Uga Chaka - Mr rain god please give us a fertile year - Uga Chaka Uga Chaka I'm planting mine in stages...

3/15/2004 10:52:12 PM

Wichita, KS

Just checked and found rain in the 10 day forecast for the first time in about 3 weeks. While the rain is here, overnight lows will return to the mid 40* range. Still feels like spring to me... my windows are still open and its almost 9pm Pacific.

Snowboarding sucks right now too, cuz its all slush. Groan. Can't plant seeds, can't snowboard, Fruit trees are almost ready to show fruit, gripe-gripe-gripe...

3/15/2004 11:54:28 PM

Huntsburg,Ohio

let me tell you what i don't think we are going to get ir because it was almost 60 here today.

3/16/2004 12:38:44 AM

Caceres, mid west of Spain

As far as I checked the best planting days this year are April 29-30.
How I know it? ... Secret, but I will

Carlos

3/16/2004 3:07:41 AM

Knopp, Germany

Carlos,
Isn't that when we have a new moon? If so, I have heard it is best to plant at the beginning of a new moon.
owen

3/16/2004 3:28:05 AM

Cornwall UK.(50N 5W)300ft.

I've got an early weigh off which means cutting a pumpkin on 1st. September so might try one in early April.
Thats not far off now.

3/16/2004 3:35:43 AM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

Carlos, Owen,
I also have a moon calendar and it also shows April 29&30 as being ideal for sowing fruit producing crops. I originally planned to start my seeds on May 1st but well, it almost makes no difference and perhaps it might really help... Who knows...
Martin

3/16/2004 3:44:59 AM

Northeast

Well, I did my first tilling on Suday since the Canadian geese that flew in were mowing down my winter rye. I sent another soil test for final adjustments. Two out of the my three holes are dug and backfilled. And yes its still winter. I hope to enjoy the spring and get most of my work done now. Next, lawn and cleaning windows. Dave

3/16/2004 5:55:16 AM

Roanoke Il

Well doing the math the first seed is filled and already in the the peat pot, the first weighoff is the secound week of aug the Indy fair, so its time if I want to pollinate the secound week of may. There are some problems the ground is froze and there is an inch or so of snow on the ground well things could be worse. The highest temp in the last two weeks has been in the low 40's but everything can be controlled its just how bad do you want it.best of luck to everyone this year mark.

3/16/2004 7:18:43 AM

Eveleth MN

May 1st the seeds get filled and soaked, hopefully May 10 they go in the ground under the protection of cold frames. The last frost has been around the end of MAY the last few years. I Picked up some small 800w ceramic heaters for the 4x4x8 cold frames incase the temps are going to get too low at night. I'm In northern Minnesota.

3/16/2004 10:19:21 AM

Huntsburg,Ohio

i am goingto start mine the last week of April. Clinton

3/16/2004 2:53:26 PM

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Tilled Sunday...Gypsum too....Lime this morning....now snow

3/16/2004 5:02:39 PM

Hayes, Virginia

my little guy is in the ground as of Sunday.
one seed i was playing around with
turned into a pretty little plant..
.Temps. been in the 50-60 range
10 day forcast calls for temps no lower than 42.the ground is still to cold.what the hey.
i give the little guy 4-5 days..if the hoop house holds up.
it was still fun playing spring!!

3/16/2004 8:55:52 PM

Caceres, mid west of Spain

Hey Martin, I definitely agree with your post.

Carlos

3/17/2004 3:16:22 AM

Usa

I already planted but I am going to do a second planting in June.

3/17/2004 4:34:34 AM

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OK. Then I have a question for the "Mooners". LOL. Do we start seeds on the 29th? Or would that best be the transplant date? Whatever Carlos is doing is certainly working.

Steve

3/17/2004 6:17:28 AM

Knopp, Germany

I believe it to be the best day to start the seeds. It is also interesting that the 29/30 April time frame is not the only one, just the closest to our typical sowing time frame for late September or early October harvest. Depending on the weather conditions in a particular area, I believe they should simply hunt for the nearest new moon time frame, Australia as an example.

3/17/2004 6:32:16 AM

Knopp, Germany

Oh, Don and Martin please jump in and correct me if I am wrong!!!

3/17/2004 6:32:46 AM

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I used to talk a lot to an old farmer on my mail route, he always swore by planting on St Edwards/ or Anthony's day? Not sure what day that is, but as I read this posting, it brought back that memory...

(Thanks Joe, even though you are gone buddy, I still took some things from you!)

3/17/2004 6:50:31 AM

Caceres, mid west of Spain

Yes Owen, you are right.
Steve, those two days would be great for starting day as well as for transplanting day; but like they are closest to the mathematical ideal starting days than for the mathematical ideal transplanting days, I've choosen it like starting date.
It is said that the moon influence is got by the seed when it is awakened; normally the chosen date is used for both till the soil and sow the seeds in the same day, but for our business it has to be different.
I found no advantage in start very soon. If you live in a warm country, you just don't need it; if you live in a cold country, soil is cold and plant development, even with cold frames, is slow, what is not good. This is not an idea from myself, of course, but many heavy hitters support it.

Carlos

3/17/2004 2:12:06 PM

Billerica,Massachusetts

looking at nothing but a snow covered patch.

3/17/2004 4:30:33 PM

Utah

for all those with snow... there is hope...
once it warms up it will all melt fast... two weeks ago i had about a foot of snow in my yard. today it is all gone except a little right next to the house on the north side.
we're trying to send you the warm weather. :) it will happen sooner or later... i know you'd like sooner.

3/17/2004 4:40:14 PM

Nova Scotia

planted today to take advantage of the longest days of the year march 20th

3/20/2004 11:41:08 AM

Deer Park WA

2nd week of May or Mothers day here is the best set out dates..

3/21/2004 12:39:59 AM

Phoenix, AZ

Well I planted March 1st, but this darn heat wave of ours in Phoenix has slowed my vine growth. We have already seen mid 90's temps.

Hehe just thought I would give you all a different perspective.

3/24/2004 10:04:19 PM