When to Plant Milo for Deer

Plant when soil temperatures are 60 to 70°F and there is time for the variety to mature before the expected first frost. That usually places planting from late spring into summer, but the right calendar date depends on your local frost date and the maturity of the grain sorghum variety you buy. Plant for mature…

What to Plant in April in Zone 9, Central Florida

In April, okra, southern peas, lima beans, sweet potatoes, heat-resistant cucumbers, and summer squash can be planted. Tomatoes and bell peppers need more careful timing, especially if you are starting from seed rather than buying transplants. Choose crops suited to Central Florida, check their local planting windows, and get them established before summer heat. In…