When to start planting in Georgia?
You can plant or harvest something from your garden almost all year. The two major planting periods, however, are spring (March to May) and fall (mid-July to September). The spring plantings are harvested in June and July, while the fall plantings are harvested from October to December. The two major planting periods, however, are spring (March to May) and fall (mid-July to September). The spring plantings are harvested in June and July, while the fall plantings are harvested from October to December.Most perennials can be planted in fall or early spring. Many perennials are now produced in containers, which aid in transplanting and establishment, but many are still field grown and shipped bare root and dormant.
Can I plant from seed in June?
Direct Sow Seeds Depending on your planting schedule, beans, corn, and cucumbers can be planted by directly sowing seeds in early June or late July. Gourds, squash, pumpkins, southern peas, and okra are also great options to plant this way between June 18 and July 18. Zinnias are heat lovers- they grow quickly when the weather is warm but they stall out in cool weather. You won’t get a head start to the season if you plant them too early. It’s so hard to wait, but patience pays off here!In the very early Spring (end of January to March) you can sow hardy annual seeds. These are seeds that will produce plants that are tolerant of frost – they’ll put on strong deep roots all winter long and produce flowers from June until the first frosts (where I live in Surrey that happens in early November).Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors after the last frost. Plant seedlings/transplants outdoors after the last frost.Planting: Plant zinnias in spring after all danger of frost has passed, around the same time you’d plant tomatoes. Zinnias are easy to grow directly-seeded into the garden. For sooner blooms, start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost date.
When to plant lavender in Georgia?
Lavender is best planted as young cuttings in the spring after the threat of frost has passed. If planted in the fall, choose larger, more established plants to ensure survival through the winter. The plants are hardy in growing zones 5 to 9, which encompasses all of the state of Georgia. Light: Lavender needs full sun and well-drained soil to grow best. In hot summer climates, afternoon shade may help them thrive. Soil: Lavender grows best in low to moderately-fertile soils, so don’t amend the soil with organic matter before planting. Lavender performs best in neutral to slightly alkaline soils.Best Lavender for Hot & Humid Climates ‘Phenomenal®’ is a true English lavender that has been tested from Texas to Georgia, and even grows in Florida. Spanish lavenders are also more tolerant of heat and humidity, so if that’s the look you’re going for, plant ‘Anouk’ or ‘Silver Anouk’.
Is June 1st too late to plant?
June can mean good planting weather. If we have an excessively wet spring, this might be the first time your clay-based soil is actually drying out and becomes easier to dig. It is a fine time for planting almost all types of plants, if you or someone is going to be around to water this summer. Summer isn’t as ideal of a time to plant as spring or early fall, but with a few precautions, most plants will do fine.In truth, each season is different and garden planting dates have been even harder to peg down than the traditional wisdom would lead one to believe! I want to emphasize that it’s not too late to plant a great garden, even in June and July.