Northern Agriculture
- Challenges of growing in the cold climate are frost and short growing season
Tips For Growing In The Cold Climates
- Know your first and last frost date.
- Pick the right seeds and plants
- Starting seeds indoor to maximize the growing season
- Using season extender such as greenhouse, hoop house, etc.
- Use raised bed. Raised bed heat up the soil and can help you start the season sooner
When to Plant?
1Timing is crucial
- If seeds are put in to soil too soon, then soil may not be warm enough and your seeds may not germinate and rot in the soil.
- If seeds are put in to soil too late, then vegetables may not have enough time to grow to maturity.
2Length of growing season
You need to know your first and last frost date. This is when you can grow outside.
3Pay attention to the seed package
It provides important information like estimated maturity date.
4Find out what kind of season extenders work for you
Season extenders such as cold frames and greenhouses can help extend your growing season.
Plant Zone Map and Plant Tag
Zones are meant to help farmer to decide which plants to plant
Zones are stated in a range on a seed package label
Plant Biology
- Challenges of growing in the cold climate are frost and short growing season
Tips For Growing In The Cold Climates
- Know your first and last frost date.
- Pick the right seeds and plants
- Starting seeds indoor to maximize the growing season
- Using season extender such as greenhouse, hoop house, etc.
- Use raised bed. Raised bed heat up the soil and can help you start the season sooner
When to Plant?
1Timing is crucial
- If seeds are put in to soil too soon, then soil may not be warm enough and your seeds may not germinate and rot in the soil.
- If seeds are put in to soil too late, then vegetables may not have enough time to grow to maturity.
2Length of growing season
You need to know your first and last frost date. This is when you can grow outside.
3Pay attention to the seed package
It provides important information like estimated maturity date.
4Find out what kind of season extenders work for you
Season extenders such as cold frames and greenhouses can help extend your growing season.
Plant Zone Map and Plant Tag
Zones are meant to help farmer to decide which plants to plant
Zones are stated in a range on a seed package label
Conventional vs. Organic Farming
Organic Farmers
- Use natural approaches
- Do not use herbicides and pesticides that are synthetic, or chemical based
Conventional Farmers
- − Use crop rotations to help crop grow betters
- Use chemical pesticides and herbicides to control insects, pests or weeds
- Use genetically enhance biotech to improve resistance to diseases and pests