The cooling of the water in the eastern Pacific ocean known as La Nina is still currently in place but is showing signs of fading, although it will still impact our weather for the next several months.
The temperature and precipitation predictions for Ohio for the March through May planting season calls for near normal temperatures, a higher amount of precipitation and a chance for a later than normal final freeze date in April.
Growers should plan accordingly by taking advantage of dry periods to work the soil and avoiding working soil that is too wet, especially in heavy clay soils. Season extension techniques like row cover may be needed to protect tender seedlings depending on the final freeze and frost dates.
