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Craigaria · February 24, 2013

Today I added some store bought top soil and covered with news paper and mulch. Almost time!

I am going to put 4 plants in my bed and 2 more in separate pots.

I am planning on planting on the 15th. Does this sound like a good plan for GA, just east of Atlanta?

ScottinAtlanta · February 24, 2013

my guess is that the ground temperature is still pretty cold. in Atlanta, ground temperature was 45 degrees this morning. I would not plant until ground temperatures reach at least 60 degrees.

Craigaria · February 24, 2013

Thanks Scott, when does the soil usually get there? I got the march 15 date from some frost averages report I dug up on line somewhere.

Also, I sent you a pm a while back. I was wondering how much manure you needed. Can't wait to meet up with you soon...

Craigaria · February 25, 2013

I searched some more and it seems April 15 should be safe. I'm not sure why I was thinking march. I guess I'm just a little excited, gonna have to slow down...

zeroma · February 26, 2013

FYI I'm retaking my Master Gardening class (just for the fun of it and to learn more more more) The ground temps need towarm up to 60 degrees, and I asked if one uses a soil themometer, how far down do you probe. "12 inches down." So there you go then. ; )

Craigaria · February 26, 2013

Great info, thanks.

I'm sure I've made it clear by now, my severe rookie status...

February 24, 2013	#46
Craigaria Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 30	Today I added some store bought top soil and covered with news paper and mulch. Almost time! I am going to put 4 plants in my bed and 2 more in separate pots. I am planning on planting on the 15th. Does this sound like a good plan for GA, just east of Atlanta?

February 24, 2013	#47
ScottinAtlanta Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,593	my guess is that the ground temperature is still pretty cold. in Atlanta, ground temperature was 45 degrees this morning. I would not plant until ground temperatures reach at least 60 degrees.

February 25, 2013	#49
Craigaria Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 30	I searched some more and it seems April 15 should be safe. I'm not sure why I was thinking march. I guess I'm just a little excited, gonna have to slow down...

February 26, 2013	#50
zeroma Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 637	FYI I'm retaking my Master Gardening class (just for the fun of it and to learn more more more) The ground temps need towarm up to 60 degrees, and I asked if one uses a soil themometer, how far down do you probe. "12 inches down." So there you go then. ; )