For cool season crops, I use this method: Go outside, barefoot, shorts, and tee-shirt. If your first thought is, "Dang! It's cold. I need to go back inside and bundle up," then it is too cold to sow seeds. If your first thought is, "It's a bit chilly, but okay," then it is safe to sow seeds. Note, this doesn't apply to people residing in south Florida. They can go outside barefoot, shorts, and tee-shirt year-round. 🤣🤣🤣
Reminds me of the test to see if you should take your dog for a walk. If you put your hand on the side walk and it’s so hot you have to pull your hand away…. Then your dog will burn their paws, too.
@@Junzar56 LOL. It is pretty much the same thing. Forget all the gadgetry, charts, and tables. Just use a little common sense. I know, that is a big ask for the younger generations. But it works well for the baby boomers.
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@ I meant to write Suffolk ny. Lost the text midway… I’m hoping my zone is not too different… maybe a week or two behind…(which would be perfect to learn and then execute!) thank you!
Unfortunately, you really can't rely on 'average' temperatures in a lot of places anymore. Our local climate here has gone completely haywire, and I just anticipate having to succession sow seeds so that I'll have something ready at the right time
No but they are a start. I also keep notes in a journal and look ahead in the forecast. It can help predict the speed of warming or cooling. Please visit my new blog www.therustedgardenblog.com The Rusted Garden Vegetable Seeds & Home Garden Supplies: www.therustedgarden.com Earn 15% and become a TRG Affiliate for our seed & garden shop Sign Up Here: bit.ly/4aarkDD
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Hi Gary. In raised beds wouldn't a thick layer of mulch help to keep the soil temps warmer by a degree or so? That coupled with a low tunnel or a couple layers of frost blankets. Of course, I am only thinking of cold hardy plants not warm season crops.
It keeps them insulated and warmer fall into winter. But also once colder, mulch keeps them cooler longer spring into summer as it keeps the cold in and summer sun out.
You can. It is all base on your soil temps and the preferences of plants. Some warm crops do better with colder soil. Please visit my new blog www.therustedgardenblog.com The Rusted Garden Vegetable Seeds & Home Garden Supplies: www.therustedgarden.com Earn 15% and become a TRG Affiliate for our seed & garden shop Sign Up Here: bit.ly/4aarkDD
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Why can't you take one of those long thermometers you use to check your compost pile and push it in the ground (about 4 inches) at several places and get a ground temp that way???????????? I'd rather spend $20 bucks and get a real reading??
You could. I think you need more of a digital thermometer. But it's a lot of work to measure spots through out the garden and monthly. It works for sure. Just write down all the info you collect so you can use the next year. Please visit my new blog www.therustedgardenblog.com The Rusted Garden Vegetable Seeds & Home Garden Supplies: www.therustedgarden.com Earn 15% and become a TRG Affiliate for our seed & garden shop Sign Up Here: bit.ly/4aarkDD
For cool season crops, I use this method: Go outside, barefoot, shorts, and tee-shirt. If your first thought is, "Dang! It's cold. I need to go back inside and bundle up," then it is too cold to sow seeds. If your first thought is, "It's a bit chilly, but okay," then it is safe to sow seeds. Note, this doesn't apply to people residing in south Florida. They can go outside barefoot, shorts, and tee-shirt year-round. 🤣🤣🤣
Lol Great tip!
or if your a full time barefooter 👣👣👣
@@sircorkysriley4904 I have been known to walk barefoot in the snow, but I'm getting older, so wear socks now.
Reminds me of the test to see if you should take your dog for a walk. If you put your hand on the side walk and it’s so hot you have to pull your hand away…. Then your dog will burn their paws, too.
@@Junzar56 LOL. It is pretty much the same thing. Forget all the gadgetry, charts, and tables. Just use a little common sense. I know, that is a big ask for the younger generations. But it works well for the baby boomers.
Nothing warms a cold December day like Gary’s voice talking about growing plants! ❤
Cheers.
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Thanks so much for your support! Cheers & Thanks, Gary!
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Seed Starting, Growing, and Pest Management
Neem Oil: bit.ly/43IJl9C
Peppermint Oil: bit.ly/43IJl9C
Rosemary Oil: bit.ly/43IJl9C
100 Gallon Fabric Pots (approximately 100 Gallons): bit.ly/3PMoZ9S
#20 Gallon Fabric Pots (21.32 Gallons): bit.ly/43Hz9OA
#10 Gallon Fabric Pots (10.44 Gallons): bit.ly/3J5lEyK
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Seed Starting Standard Plastic Flats: bit.ly/4cF326m
Seed Starting Cells/Containers:bit.ly/3PMaCT1
2 1/2" Square Seed Starting Containers: bit.ly/43GOQWv
3" x 4" Round Seed Starting Containers: bit.ly/3TYckD7
Seed Starting Flats with Drainage Holes: Coming Soon
'No Potting Up' Large 6 Cells for Seed Starting: bit.ly/3xiLBIK
Seed Collections and Packs
The Rusted Garden 'Scan and Grow' Collection
Scan the QR Code for Planting Instructions: bit.ly/43HYBDQ
10 Cool Weather Garden Crops for Spring & Fall: bit.ly/3xw3Ji5
10 Leafy 'Greens' Varieties for an Easy Greens Garden: bit.ly/4akuHIl
The Rusted Garden Heirloom Tomato Seed Selections: bit.ly/49towQK
The Rusted Garden Pepper Seed Selections: bit.ly/3U1G1TM
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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Just use my... The Rusted Garden Amazon Influencer's Storefront link at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden anytime you shop.
I put the products I use and discuss, in videos, there and have gardening products set up by categories. Such as Grow Lights, Fertilizers, Pest Control, and More.
My 2nd TH-cam Channel Geared Towards Brand New Gardeners
My First Vegetable Garden: bit.ly/3POOjMq
My Podcasts
The Rusted Garden Homestead... All About Growing, Cooking and Sharing Food: bit.ly/443SSGL
My Blogs
The Rusted Garden Journal: bit.ly/3vznpBl
Join this channel to get access to Perk Memberships which focus on providing small live garden mentoring Q & A sessions, classes, and member influenced videos:
th-cam.com/channels/ptL6_qMImyW_yZwiMjQdpg.htmljo
My Books:
The Modern Homestead Garden: Growing Self-Sufficiency in Any Size Backyard
Available Now amzn.to/40rfkIb
Growing An Edible Landscape: How to Transform Your Outdoor Space Into a Food Garden
Available November 2023 amzn.to/41tfno2
Products I Use and Recommend and I have an affiliation with them:
GreenStalk Vertical Gardening Towers
Use the Discount Code THERUSTEDGARDEN on GreenStalk 'Vertical Tier Systems'. Use this link and enter my code for the discount greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=therustedgarden
AgroThrive Organic Bio-Fertilizers
Use my affiliate link and my code TRG10 to save 10% on your first order: agrothrive.com/?ref=M5o6fjdAruq_S
Vegega Metal Raised Beds
Check out all the metal bed design & colors (dozens) at Vegega. Here is my affiliate link use my code TRG to save 10%: www.vegega.com/?ref=le64f3gm30
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I’m so excited to follow you this year! I’m in Suffolk. :)
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@ I meant to write Suffolk ny. Lost the text midway… I’m hoping my zone is not too different… maybe a week or two behind…(which would be perfect to learn and then execute!) thank you!
Unfortunately, you really can't rely on 'average' temperatures in a lot of places anymore. Our local climate here has gone completely haywire, and I just anticipate having to succession sow seeds so that I'll have something ready at the right time
No but they are a start. I also keep notes in a journal and look ahead in the forecast. It can help predict the speed of warming or cooling.
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Thanks so much great vid. And double thanks for including metric ❤
Thanks for watching and metric will be present in all my videos going forward.
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This is super helpful! Thank you! Love that rain in the background....you could just let the camera run and just get the sound of the rain 😉.
It is always a peaceful sound.
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Hi Gary. In raised beds wouldn't a thick layer of mulch help to keep the soil temps warmer by a degree or so? That coupled with a low tunnel or a couple layers of frost blankets. Of course, I am only thinking of cold hardy plants not warm season crops.
It keeps them insulated and warmer fall into winter. But also once colder, mulch keeps them cooler longer spring into summer as it keeps the cold in and summer sun out.
If you are growing a cooler climate tomato like Stupice or New York, would you plant that a little earlier than regular varieties?
You can. It is all base on your soil temps and the preferences of plants. Some warm crops do better with colder soil.
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The still picture was covered by a promotion of your other videos.. can you post it?
All that is too much complicated for me
You can do it. Just search average temps and that will work to do get you started.
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Do you have a farm
This isn't my farm it's where I volunteer. I have a large homestead garden at my house but came here today as it was raining.
Please visit my new blog www.therustedgardenblog.com
The Rusted Garden Vegetable Seeds & Home Garden Supplies: www.therustedgarden.com
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Why can't you take one of those long thermometers you use to check your compost pile and push it in the ground (about 4 inches) at several places and get a ground temp that way???????????? I'd rather spend $20 bucks and get a real reading??
You could. I think you need more of a digital thermometer. But it's a lot of work to measure spots through out the garden and monthly. It works for sure. Just write down all the info you collect so you can use the next year.
Please visit my new blog www.therustedgardenblog.com
The Rusted Garden Vegetable Seeds & Home Garden Supplies: www.therustedgarden.com
Earn 15% and become a TRG Affiliate for our seed & garden shop
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