Spring Planting Calendar

I woke up this morning thinking that I should get my Seeds in order by the best dates to plant. I like to "interfile them" using cardboard dividers which have the range of dates written across the top. When planting season is in high gear, we seem to be going in a lot of directions all at once. All the little preparations ahead of time surely do make a difference.

Today, I checked the Missouri University Extension Calendar for Northern Missouri (G 6201, www.muextension.missouri.edu/xplor). I got this at the Master Gardener training 2 years ago and it is 1 of my favorite handouts. Last frost date for us is April 25. Safest dates for warmer season plantings begin May 15. As I was sharing this with Richard, he said: "Ideal dates are good, as long as it is not too wet."
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April 25-May 30: Green Beans (Bush)
May 1-15: Cow Peas
May 1-July 20: Sweet Corn
May 10-20: Green Beans (Pole)
May 10-20: Muskmelon
May 10-20: Watermelons
May 10-20: Peanuts
May 10-25: Limas (Bush)
May 10-25: Soy Beans, Edible
May 10-25: Dry Beans
May 10-25: Okra
May 10-30: Cucumbers
May 15-25: Eggplant
May 15-25: Limas (Pole)
May 15-30: Squash
May 15-30: Peppers
May 15-30: Tomatoes
May 15-June 5: Sweet Potato (Plants)
May 20-30: Pumpkins