On Mar 1, 9:37*am, mj wrote:
Does anyone else want to whine about how long and cold this winter has
been? I know I tend to rush things but geez this is awful. I have my
plants started but they are growing slow even in the greenhouse. I
bought new Rose bushes, because the Deer ate them all last year, over
a week ago and have not dared to plant them yet.
Ok, I guess *I am done for now

MJ

This winter will last about as long as all others. It may be colder,
but the average date of the last killing frost is still Mid April. As
you approach May the risk of frost decreases, so I generally don't
plant my summer crops until around May 1.

Even if you don't have a frost, there can be some cold and dreary days
all through April where tomato plants will just sit in the ground and
not grow. That exposes those small stems to more chance of cut worms.

I have tried wallowaters and while they allow some plant growth for
tomatoes and peppers they seem too spindy so I just quit using them
and plant later.