Why is the length of your local frost-free growing period ...

[beccaep]

Why is the length of your local frost-free growing period important information to know in regard to growing cool-season vegetables?
 
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Question 2

What is the advantage of using plastic mulch in a vegetable garden in a cool climate?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[guyanai]

Answer to Question 1

To know which cultivars to select to make sure the vegetables will be able to mature in the frost-free growing period of your area.

Answer to Question 2

The heat builds up under the plastic and warms the soil, which speeds up the growth of the plants.

[beccaep]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bimper21]

Great answer, keep it coming