Plant anything embarassing lately?
Toronado3800 Zone 6 St Louis
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Comments (6)If you plant something in a pot you can always bring it in and keep near a sunny window on the cold nights and days, and set it back out when the days are warmer. I have lots of kale in pots that I plan to bring in during the night (though you are in a colder zone). I also have heating cables in larger pots to keep the roots of kale and chard alive long into the freezes. Or you could plant radishes. 30 days until maturity. Pretty much starting anything (except radishes) from seed will probably not go well for you in your zone. Realize that many people responding to this are in zone 8 or maybe even higher. It might do well to find out what zone you are in. Zone maps are easily available....See MoreToo late to start anything? Zone 7
Comments (4)I am in zone 7 also and I started most--but not all--of my seeds months ago. The short answer is "probably" too late for starting seeds. Even with those temps (I am jealous), the shortening days make a difference, but they might overwinter and start growing again in spring if they survive winter. I would absolutely look for transplants though--do you have a garden center or farmers' market where you could buy lettuce, kale/collard, arugula, spinach, etc. seedlings? The Asian green tat soi and the salad green called mache are both particularly cold hardy. It also makes a difference if you use season extending materials like row cover or plastic. It is pretty amazing what you can grow over winter with some protection....See MoreHow late is too late to plant in ground
Comments (8)You should be able to plant all winter in your location. The soil will stay a lot warmer than the air, and roots continue to develop and establish much of the winter. It's quite incorrect to think that the roots of woody trees and shrubs (or much of anything) stop growing in the fall and winter. Even deciduous trees that are fully dormant should be planted in the fall/winter in your climate. The roots will grow! You probably have several months of establishment time ahead of you, until the soil gets cold enough at root level to slow down growth. By that time, unless your trees are extremely large, they should be fully established. As a matter of fact, fall is THE ideal time for planting in warm climates. The top growth slows down so that the plant can concentrate on root development. It's a good thing. It used to be common knowledge; I wonder why it isn't anymore. Your trees should be well established by the time hot temperatures roll around in the spring of next year. The last thing you want your new trees to experience is bud break, new growth, and hot temperatures on a root system that isn't developed yet. Be sure to follow proper planting methods...dig the hole no deeper than is needed for the rootball to sit at soil grade or higher....but two to three times wider. Do NOT add soil amendments of any kind into the hole or mix with the backfill. Use the native soil. Mulch with a 2 to 3 inch layer of something organic like pine straw, bark chips, etc. but do not pile the mulch up against the trunk. Be sure to keep the root ball watered and moist. Fall is the time for planting in all warmer climates. Actually, this is true for anyplace where the soil doesn't freeze solid. Don't trust information you get from HomeDepot. Once year, I over heard a clerk telling a customer that she could plant the cut Christmas tree she had just purchased in the ground after the holidays. A CUT Fraser Fir! Lordy....See MoreHow late is too late to plant bare roots?
Comments (12)I found this on Piviones Riviere's website. WHAT IS THE BEST PERIOD TO PLANT ? How do you plant a peony? To obtain the best results in peony cultivation, pay very special attention to the planting process. *Planting bare roots should be done between September and mid-March. *It is better to plant peonies in the autumn so that the root system can grow before the leaves come out. *Planting can be done during the winter period even with frost during the night as long as it disappears during the daytime. *After March, due to the growing of leaves and vegetation, it is not recommended to plant bare root peonies. *If you want to plant later, we offer cultivated plants in containers that you can buy either from our nursery or at the flower shows we go to. *Tip : In case of frost when you receive our plants, place the parcel in a cool area  a cellar or a garage - and open the parcel. The individually packed plants can remain for a month in their packaging without any harm....See More
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