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DENVER — When it comes to gardening, the rule of thumb here in Colorado is to wait until Mother’s Day to plant. With Mother’s Day weekend upon us, we have some tips on what to plant and when.
Colorado has a unique climate, where unexpected late-season freezes can damage sensitive plants. Denver’s average last frost date is mid-May, so this weekend, it’s best to plant cool-season veggies like cabbage, broccoli, brussell sprouts and cauliflower. If you’re thinking about planting tomatoes, Alison O’Connor, an extension professor of horticulture at Colorado State University, said it’s best to wait until temperatures warm up.Sub-freezing temperatures expected in parts of the Front Range overnight Robert Garrison 3:07 PM, May 07, 2024 “If we have a wet spring, which is still possible, our soils stay really pretty cold.
For a detailed planning guide of when to plant seeds or transplant crops into the soil and eventually harvest, there is a free list on Denver Urban Garden’s website. The Follow Up What do you want Denver7 to follow up on? Is there a story, topic or issue you want us to revisit? Let us know with the contact form below.
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