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One of the biggest shifts in my gardening over the past 30 years has been moving away from the calendar and focusing on soil temperature instead. The difference is dramatic. Plants emerge faster, grow more evenly, and suffer far fewer failures when you match planting time to actual soil conditions. Air temperature can be misleading….
If your garden looks healthy but harvests are underwhelming, the issue isn’t effort—it’s timing and balance. After 30+ years growing year-round in Sonoma Valley—raised beds, mounded rows, and containers—I’ve learned this: 👉 Yield is set early.Not at harvest. Not at peak growth. At the moment plants transition from leaf growth to fruit. Get that window…
Vegetable crop yields and the number of vegetable plants to grow for each person in your household will help you estimate the space needed for a home vegetable garden. Crop yield estimates and consumption predictions are primarily based on experience. Keeping a food log and garden record can help you hone your vegetable garden needs…
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