[sameoldsonganddance]

Good Morning, everyone! I just wanted to say, we are having a mild winter here in Eufaula. We COULD use some rain. But, since I have not lived here for more than three years, is this the norm for the winter in this area? My gardening question is, When is the best time to plant seeds for the garden here? I will be starting some indoors, of course. Any tips you have will be greatly appreciated! Especially since my thumb is not as "green" as some people's!! Thanks.

[HeatherDawn]

This is just a little tidbit and I don't know if it will help or not, but you can plan on having a random freeze sometime in March. Of course, if you plan for it, it won't happen. :-)

[_redbird_]

Yeah, we usually till the ground in early March so the late freeze can kill the grass.

We are always the last ones to plant our garden. And it's not because of the freeze, it's because we procrastinate. When you see the old-timers and the locals putting out their gardens, you will know it is time.

Our greatest threat to our tomatoes are the storms and hail. Good luck on your garden!

[cattleman]

plant potatoes in febuary usually after the 14th...the rest after the last expected frost usually late march early april...

[lasomeday]

Usually after April 15th is the safe time to plant. Tax day is how I remember when to plant.

[sameoldsonganddance]

Thanks for all the info! I ordered some yummy looking tomatoes. Sure hope we don't get a good hail storm, just about the time they ripen. Anyone know which beans do well in Oklahoma? Heard some beans don't do as well in this heat. I DID plant sunflowers the first spring I was here. THEY were beautiful. I went crazy and put them all over the property. Sure was a gorgeous sight. Plan to do it again this spring. At least I KNOW they grow. : )

[Synopsis]

Originally Posted by sameoldsonganddance

Good Morning, everyone! I just wanted to say, we are having a mild winter here in Eufaula. We COULD use some rain. But, since I have not lived here for more than three years, is this the norm for the winter in this area? My gardening question is, When is the best time to plant seeds for the garden here? I will be starting some indoors, of course. Any tips you have will be greatly appreciated! Especially since my thumb is not as "green" as some people's!! Thanks.

Below is a link to the Farmer's Almanac data for the best planting times for Eastern Oklahoma (specifically McAlester). Hope this helps!

Garden Guide: Outdoor Planting Table - The Old Farmer's Almanac

[karibear]

Originally Posted by sameoldsonganddance

Thanks for all the info! I ordered some yummy looking tomatoes. Sure hope we don't get a good hail storm, just about the time they ripen. Anyone know which beans do well in Oklahoma? Heard some beans don't do as well in this heat. I DID plant sunflowers the first spring I was here. THEY were beautiful. I went crazy and put them all over the property. Sure was a gorgeous sight. Plan to do it again this spring. At least I KNOW they grow. : )

If you did well with sunflowers, you should do equally well with safflowers. They look sort of like miniature sunflowers, and with both of them, if you are interested, you can cut the heads off when they go to seed and dry them. They make great wild bird food all winter.

[HeatherDawn]

If hail is predicted and your tomatoes are almost ripe, just run outside and pick them all and let them ripen in the window. Or, make fried green tomatoes!

[Mattie Jo]

I live in Tahlequah, and what people tell me is to wait until after Easter, and some say, wait until after Mother's Day.