When Is Soil Warm Enough to Plant Vegetables (And Why It Matters More Than Air Temperature)

Early spring garden bed warming in sunlight showing soil ready for planting vegetables.

One of the most common planting mistakes gardeners make is relying on warm days rather than warm soil. Sunshine may return, temperatures may rise, and gardens can look ready for planting — yet vegetables often struggle, stall, or fail entirely. This happens because soil warms far more slowly than the air above it. While spring … Read more