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What's What in the Garden—Mountain Edition

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Reading Your Own Yard — check yourself1 of 11

You're looking at a seed packet that says tomatoes mature in 65 days. You're at 4,600 feet in Utah County. What's the main reason this date will probably lie to you?

Beds and Soil at Altitude — check yourself1 of 10

Why does the instructor push raised beds so hard for gardening at altitude?

Planning What to Plant — check yourself1 of 11

You're planning your first garden at 4,600 feet and want tomatoes and peppers ready by July Fourth. What's the most practical move?

Getting Plants in the Ground — check yourself1 of 11

You've hardened off your tomato transplants and the nighttime temps are hitting 50°F consistently. What's the main reason you should still wait another week or two before planting them out?

Water, Heat, and Cold Nights — check yourself1 of 11

When you water your vegetable garden at altitude, how deep should the water reach into the soil?

Problems, Harvest, and Next Year — check yourself1 of 11

You've noticed small soft-bodied insects clustering on the undersides of your bean plant leaves. The plant looks a bit stunted. What's your first move?