Given the rising cost of food im going to turn partly my garden over to root crop when is the best time toplant?


I commend your spirit, but you won't get cheaper food. The supermarkets prices, and vegetable markets will other be cheaper. After the last frost


it depends on where you live and what 'plant hardiness
zone' you are surrounded by. Google Plant hardiness for your country and they will give you the number. Once you enjoy that you have
an idea of what vegs you can plant. after you can check those out and find out which ones you want. Ideally if you know someone who already has a veg. garden ask them what does well within your area. I don't agree with the guy who thinks that home grown food is not cheaper. I have be growing my own vegs for 6 years and it definitely is a lot cheaper. I bought a cuke plant for 1.29 ending year and got
23 cukes from it. I bought a squash plant and for 1.99 and got 26 squash from it. That doesn't even originate to factor in the difference in drink!! Even in a farmers market nearby is no comparison to walking out to your garden and picking all you own salad greens for dinner. Good luck!
Answers:    Down South, we plant radishes and turnips beginning April 15 for a spring crop, and again August 1 for a fall crop. If you're surrounded by this region also, you can start planting carrots and beets beginning April 15. Plant parsnips inauguration May 1. For a continuous supply of young carrots, brand two or three plantings spaced three weeks apart. Rutabagas require a long growing season and should be planted May 15 for a fall crop. This is just a rule of thumb, you might own to consult an almanac or follow the instructions on the packet. Of course, with a greenhouse, it's pretty much year round.

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The seed packets will hand over you the time to plant in your area. Here is more info for you:

http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/envirohort/42...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/mid/sites/gar...

This link will endow with you a month by month guide. Happy gardening