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Direct sowing cool-season crops

Carrots, radishes, spinach, lettuce, and peas can often go in before the last frost.

GrowZone Editorial · Last updated June 28, 2026

1. Cool-season crops tolerate chilly soil better than tomatoes or cucumbers

Cool-season crops tolerate chilly soil better than tomatoes or cucumbers.

2. Direct sowing avoids transplant stress for root crops

Direct sowing avoids transplant stress for root crops.

3. Use row cover when a sharp cold snap follows germination

Use row cover when a sharp cold snap follows germination.