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When to Plant What in Virginia!

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🌱 Virginia (Zone 6b–7a) Average Last Frost: Mid–Late April --- 🌿 Early April (Cool-Weather Crops) Direct Sow Outdoors: Lettuce Spinach Kale Carrots Radishes Beets Peas Transplant Outdoors: Broccoli Cabbage Cauliflower --- 🌼 Mid-April (Watch Frost Closely) Direct Sow: Potatoes Onion sets Swiss chard Optional (with protection): Early green beans (if soil is warming) --- 🌞 Late April (After Last Frost) Direct Sow: Green beans Corn Cucumbers Squash & zucchini Transplant Outdoors: Tomatoes Peppers Eggplant --- 🌸 Herbs & Flowers (All Month) Cilantro Parsley Basil (late April) Marigolds Sunflowers --- 📝 Garden Notes Check soil temperature before planting warm crops Use mulch to retain moisture Harden off seedlings before transplanting Keep row covers handy for unexpected frost   Keep it sassy, Cathy ***************************************************************************** Thank you so much for taking the time to read our blog! We really appreciate it. We believe that our...