Get It Growing: Warm season vegetables - timing and temperature matter

Get It Growing: Warm season vegetables - timing and temperature matter

Spring on the Olympic Peninsula is a season of anticipation for gardeners eager to grow warm-season vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, beans, and squash. But don’t let a few beautiful sunny days fool you; these crops need consistently warm temperatures. Plant too early and your crops may suffer from cold stress, slow growth, or even failure to thrive.