Gardening in Idaho can be challenging. The growing season is short, many areas are at high elevations, and frost can come early or late, which limits the types of crops gardeners can grow.

Luckily, there are ways to extend the growing season. These methods let gardeners plant earlier in the spring, harvest later in the fall, and even grow crops that might not normally do well in the state.

Season extension means using methods to help plants grow beyond the normal frost-free period. Extending the season has many benefits. It increases the harvest, gives gardeners more time to grow crops, and protects young plants from bad weather. Before starting, Idaho gardeners should consider their local climate, how much space they have, their budget, and what crops they want to grow. Careful planning

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