Adults enjoy playing in the dirt, too: Spring Gardening in Oklahoma

Posted on 30th April, 2015

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With the final freeze long behind us, and sunny days outstretched ahead, we are finding ourselves eager to step outdoors and play in the dirt. “Aren’t you, the blogger, an adult?” you may ask. Yep, and I’m not talking about rolling around in the mud, fun as that may seem, even to this adult. I’m talking about the satisfying grime that comes with gardening in Oklahoma. Is your thumb on the exact opposite side of the color wheel from green? Hey, mine too! Even still, though, with a couple of alerts (i.e. plants need water, overgrowth needs trimmed, beds need weeded) set in my phone and a list of what to plant when, I’ve been able to successfully grow things! And harvest them. And even better, cook them! If you have been looking for such a handy list, you’re in luck! Shift your eyes down the page a tad, and you, too, can pull out the spade and get a little dirty.

 

Mid February thru Mid March:

Carrots, Cauliflower, Leeks, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Turnips

 

March:

Beets, Broccoli

 

March thru Mid April:

Radishes

 

April:

Beans, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Peppers, Tomatoes

 

May:

Melons

 

Mid May thru Mid June:

Summer Squash

 

Mid May thru June:

Sweet Potatoes, Winter Squash

 

While this isn’t a complete list of options, it does include some of the most common and relatively easy items to grow in Oklahoma. If you’d like to explore other produce options and some excellent information on how to make your garden a success, the Oklahoma State University Garden Planning Guide is a fantastic resource.

 

One final note as I sign off: just as the climate fluctuates a bit from year to year, so does the ideal planting dates. Happy planting!