Hello Sellers!
Ever planted too early and watched your garden dreams wither? Let's talk about why playing the waiting game with soil temperature is your ticket to thriving plants! Minnesota weather playing its usual tricks 60° one day, 20° the next! But we gardeners are a determined bunch, aren't we? While Mother Nature makes up her mind, let's get prepped for an amazing growing season!
🗓️ Your Early Spring Garden Checklist:
🧤 The Great Garden Supply Hunt
• Time for the annual treasure hunt for those trusty gloves and seed trays
• My Top Tip: Inventory now = No panic shopping later!
• Missing anything? Check local garden centers for early-bird specials
🌿 Greenhouse Goals
• Converting my greenhouse into Seedling Central
• Soon to be starting my flowers and vegetables
• Drop a comment: What are you growing this year?
🚜 Ground Work
• Getting that tiller ready for action
• The Crumble Test: Soil should break apart easily in your hand
• Patience is key - working wet soil = concrete garden!
🌡️ Temperature Talk: The Make-or-Break Factor
Why Timing Matters:
• Cold soil = Sad seeds
• Slow root growth = Stressed plants
• Rush planting = Wasted effort
Your Must-Save Temperature Guide:
📝 Cool Warriors: 40°F
• Lettuce
• Peas
• Spinach
📝 Middle Ground: 60°F+
• Tomatoes
• Peppers
• Beans
📝 Heat Lovers: 70°F+
• Melons
• Squash
• Cucumbers
🎯 Pro Success Tips:
✅ Soil thermometer = Your best friend
✅ Morning temperature checks
✅ Test at actual planting depth
✅ Look for consistent readings
✅ Black plastic mulch for faster warming
👥 Let's Chat!
• Gardeners: Share your soil temperature testing tricks!
• Sellers: How are you preparing your spring inventory to ensure your sales don’t wither and you have a successful harvest of sales?
- Do you sell any seasonal items?
- How do you prepare for spring sales?
• Everyone: What excites you most about the new season?
Looking forward to hearing your answers!
Michelle
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