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Cool Weather, Frost & Hardy Annual Vegetables

Guide: Beet, Lettuce, 
Broccoli, Onions
, Brussel sprouts, Parsley, 
Cabbage, Peas
, Cauliflower, Radish
, Carrots, Rutabaga
, Dill, Swiss chard, 
Kale, Turnip Cool season, frost hardy crops may withstand freezing temperatures of between 0-2°C or more, depending on the variety, so these vegetables may be planted about 2-4 weeks before the average last frost date with little risk. [...]

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Warm Weather, Frost & Tender Crops

Guide: Beans, Peppers, Corn, Potatoes, Cucumber, Squash, Eggplant, Tomatoes  Warm season, frost tender plant plants are often killed by a light frost (O°C), although some varieties may be more hardy than others. While many warm weather vegetable varieties require a soil temperature of at least 10°C to germinate, temperatures closer to room temperature are ideal. [...]

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