I'm in NW Georgia and can't believe the weather we've been having. It's been in the 50s-60s all week with a lot of rain, and the forecast predicts more of the same for at least another week. I typically plant my vegetable garden after Good Friday—this year that's in April—but my plants are all yellowing and drooping. I'm worried that with Easter being earlier this year, my growing season will be cut short. I'm feeling really discouraged and not sure if I want to try again this season.
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I’m in metro Atlanta and my garden is doing great right now! My cucumbers and tomatoes are thriving despite the weird weather. Georgia has a long growing season, so you can definitely recover from this setback. I’d suggest checking your frost dates and maybe adjusting your planting schedule next time!
I usually wait until Mother's Day to plant, and even though my growing season is shorter, I find it works better for me. You've got time to replant some seeds if your current ones aren't doing well!
It’s tough, but you really have to keep an eye on the weather and consult a long-term forecast. Using Good Friday as a planting guide isn't great since it changes every year. Just because Easter was in April this year doesn't mean your growing season is shorter. Your plants need more consistent conditions than arbitrary dates.
Totally agree! Using different holidays for planting can really mess with your timing.
Exactly! The frost date is key—it's better to wait a bit and plant when conditions are right.