According to the back of my zucchini seed packets, we are smack dab in the middle of the summer sowing season!
Right now, Oklahoma gardeners are spending their free time loading pallets of soil onto their Sam’s Club carts and refreshing their UPS tracking number from Burpee as they prepare to plant their plants. You know, there’s a lot to take into consideration if you are cultivating your crop in Zones 6 and 7. So, here’s 7 things Oklahoma gardeners know to be true!
The “After Last Frost” Date is a Gamble
Many summer season veggies advise sewing to take place no earlier than after the last frost. Some say the average last frost date in Oklahoma is March 30th. Others push it deep into April. Based on our weather, Oklahoma gardeners wouldn’t be surprised if a freeze popped up in June at this point. Like a college freshman sitting for their final exams despite sleeping through 70% of their classes, when it comes to choosing the right time to plant your summer crop you just have to take an educated guess and move on.
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