Test Your Soil and Plant at the Correct Time to Improve Your Vegetable Crop
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Collapse ▲So many problems can be avoided by taking a soil test prior to planting your crops. A soil test is recommended to find any nutrient and/or pH imbalance that may need correcting, and gives recommendations on how to make corrections. Healthy soil, including a thriving soil microbe population, is the best way to have a successful harvest. Most vegetables prefer a soil pH between 5.8-6.5, allowing the plant to efficiently take up both the macro and micro nutrients. According to NC State University research, most vegetables are grown as annuals, but some biennials and perennials are also grown. Cool season crops should be planted in early spring and early fall. They are cold-hardy and thrive in spring and fall when temperatures are below 70°F: Beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collards, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, mustard, onions, peas, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, spinach, Swiss chard, and turnips. Warm season crops should be planted after the last spring frost when soils have warmed up. They are frost sensitive and thrive in summer when temperatures are above 70°F: beans, cantaloupes, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, okra, peppers, pumpkins, southern peas, squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and watermelons. Perennial crops such as asparagus are one of my favorites to grow. Once the asparagus crown has had time to establish in the first growing season, the next season you can plan on picking plenty of asparagus. In fact, over time, the asparagus crown grows and spreads for even more to harvest! To learn more about vegetable growing, register for our Planning Your Vegetable Garden workshop at the Stokes County Center on March 28, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register at go.ncsu.edu/veggieclass.
If you have any questions, contact Matt Lenhardt at 336-593-8179 or matt_lenhardt@ncsu.edu.
Planning Your Vegetable Garden Workshop
Date: March 28, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center
700 N Main Street
Danbury, NC 27016
Guest Speaker: Melinda Roberts, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Iredell County
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For new and experienced backyard gardeners, learn the basics and beyond of vegetable growing for a successful garden this spring!
Register at
go.ncsu.edu/veggieclass