Direct Sowing Seeds in Late Summer Heat - Focal Point Friday

Direct Sowing Seeds in Late Summer Heat - Focal Point Friday

We've talked about transplanting fall crops in the late summer heat, but what about sowing those seeds directly into the garden? Soil temperature is a real concern here, so today we'll spend a few minutes reviewing the optimal germination temperature for direct-sown fall garden crops and a few tricks for reducing the soil temperature more quickly.



Resources:



Taylor Precision Products Standard Grade Thermometer (https://amzn.to/3m8r3gI)



Soil Temperature and Seed Germination (psu.edu) (https://extension.psu.edu/soil-temperature-and-seed-germination)
Ep. 142 - Planting by Soil Temperature vs Air Temperature: When's the best time to plant? (https://justgrowsomethingpodcast.com/episode/ep-142-planting-by-soil-temperature-vs-air-temperature-whens-the-best-time-to-plant)