According to OSU Extension Climate Specialist, Aaron Wilson this cool air is not ideal for most of us. After a modest warm up the rest of this week, we are not seeing great news for the first week of May. We will need to watch closely for horticulture and agriculture impacts. There is an increasing probability of much below temperatures about a week from now, which would be the first week of May. Be advice is to keep
those sensitive plants indoors and pay attention to weather forecasts and monitor soil conditions and temperature. Keep in mind, OSU Extension in Fairfield County has Soil Thermometers available for purchase for $10.00. All proceeds benefit the Fairfield County Master Gardener Program. If you are thinking about starting a vegetable garden the soil thermometer will come in handy to help you know what soil temperature many of your seeds need for proper germination. For example, spinach will germinate when soil temperatures are anywhere from 45-75 degrees F, while green bean seed germinates more readily when soil temperatures are 65-85 degrees F. OSU Extension in Fairfield County is located in the Fairfield County Agriculture Center located at 831 College Avenue, Lancaster.