Gardening Season Begins in Weston: Planting Tips for Early Crops
Gardening Season Begins in Weston: Planting Tips for Early Crops
US · Published Apr 21, 2026
Start planting cool-season crops like radishes, turnips, and peas now in Weston.
Warm-season crops such as tomatoes and beans need soil temperatures in the mid-50s Fahrenheit and no frost.
Test your soil and prepare it with compost for optimal plant growth this gardening season.
Early crops and soil preparation are key
As the gardening season begins in Weston, residents are preparing to plant early crops, focusing on cool-season vegetables suited for cooler soil and early spring conditions. WV News suggests radishes, turnips, onions, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and peas are excellent choices for planting now. Warm-season crops like corn, beans, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, melons, and eggplant need soil temperatures in the mid-50s Fahrenheit (around 13°C) and frost-free nights for successful growth. Soil tests are highly recommended to determine if lime or other amendments are needed to optimize plant growth.
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