It’s almost time to do some planting. On this edition of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe talks about cool-season crops like peas, lettuce and spinach.
You'll also learn how a cold frame, a simple structure can help extend the growing season on either end. Learn how to construct a cold frame or hotbed here.
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— Charity Nebbe (@CharityNebbe) April 2, 2021
Listeners also get their questions answered about the plants and trees in their lives from Iowa State University horticulture experts.
Guests:
- Cindy Haynes, associate professor of horticulture, Iowa State University
- Ajay Nair, associate professor of horticulture, Iowa State University
