As a beginner vegetable grower, I'm trying to navigate the right time to plant out certain crops in my garden. It all comes down to whether they're cool or warm-season vegetables, and fundamentally, the temperature of the soil.
The difference between the two is when these kitchen garden goods grow and the optimal conditions required. Cool-season crops, including leafy greens like spinach and lettuce, are best planted before the scorching summer temps. Meanwhile, warm-season crops, like legumes and cucurbits, prefer the soil to be much warmer. Planting vegetables at the wrong time can shock the plants and hinder your harvest.
