How do gardeners decide what to plant each season?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How do gardeners decide what to plant each season?

The Big Idea

Some crops love cool weather, and some love heat! How do gardeners decide what to plant when? Let's plan.

Cool Crops

Step one: Cool Crops. Cool-season crops like peas, lettuce, and spinach grow best in early spring and fall, when the weather is mild. They don't like summer heat.

Warm Crops

Step two: Warm Crops. Warm-season crops like tomatoes, beans, and squash must wait until after the last frost. They need warm soil and sunny days.

A Calendar

Step three: A Calendar. Many gardeners make a calendar with planting and harvest dates, and plant small amounts every couple of weeks to keep food coming. In Canada, the garden year often begins indoors in early spring.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Cool crops. Warm crops. Cool again. Early start.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Fast crops like radishes can be planted between slow ones. Peas like it cool. Tomatoes need warmth. Plant every two weeks.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Pick four crops you'd like to grow. Look up when to plant each one. Mark sowing dates on a calendar. Mark harvest dates too. Which crop is ready first?

Outro

Cool-season crops like peas, lettuce, and spinach grow best in mild spring and fall, while warm-season crops like tomatoes, beans, and squash wait until after the last frost. A planting calendar keeps food coming all season. Science is amazing! What will you discover next? Every question is a new adventure, so keep wondering and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!