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Tasmania Australia

Just interested to find out what the soil temperature should be around when ready to transplant out?
I know some use soil heating cables and small enclosures to help speed things up, but just looking for a rough idea on what the soil temps should be roughly around.
I currently have a cover crop of Lupins growing and if the temps are getting close i might look at mulching them down and start digging them under.
Cheers.
Peter.

9/14/2017 5:11:49 AM

Hanson Ma

In NewEngland the early April temps can be 40 to 50 deg. F. With soil cables in the temps are more 60 to 65.

9/14/2017 1:27:53 PM

Bethlehem CT

Yeah they won't do anything until the soil is warm enough. I would think in the 60's would be a good starting point.

9/14/2017 5:08:55 PM

Hanson Ma

That is also with hoop houses to create a micro warm climate for an early start.

9/14/2017 6:56:04 PM

Partlow,Va

70 degrees + at 6" depth. You can put black paper down around the plant with a circle cut out for a couple weeks to help. More importantly hill the plant 8 to 12' high. The raised dirt will get 6" depth a lot warmer than the level ground.

9/14/2017 10:08:19 PM

Partlow,Va

8-12" high

9/14/2017 10:09:49 PM

Tasmania Australia

Cheers, thanks heaps.
Will work on those figures to try and get an early start on the season.
Appreciated.

9/15/2017 2:47:13 AM