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I live in Pittsburgh PA, and was wondering when would be a good time
to plant a second crop of snow peas. I have tried in the past, and it
seems as if I did not have good germination. July's normal temperature
is usually in the lower 80s, but we can have days in the 90s also.
Does higher temperatures affect the germination rate?

Thanks

Tom


I'm in Rochester NY, which is theoretically one planting zone warmer than
Pittsburgh, and I plant the late crop in mid-August. You should plant yours
about two weeks earlier.

I've never noticed that the germination rate is affected, but no two gardens
are alike, even in the same neighborhood. If you're concerned, get yourself
a roll of dark colored window screen and make a tunnel over the planting
row, in an inverted U shape. This will provide some shade. Remove it when
the plants get big enough that the tunnel gets in the way.