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    <title>Plant Reference - Planting Guides</title>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Peppers in Phoenix: Zone 9b Dates + Best Varieties]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:00:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:00:35 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alejandro Vega]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant peppers in Phoenix from mid-February through March for spring harvest and again in late July for fall production. Zone 9b&apos;s extreme summer heat creates a midsummer gap.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Tomatoes in Pittsburgh: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 6b]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:01:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:01:15 GMT</dc:date>
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      <description><![CDATA[Start tomato seeds indoors March 13-20 in Pittsburgh for Zone 6b. Transplant outdoors May 1-8 after last frost for optimal growth in Pennsylvania&apos;s climate.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Cucumbers in Kansas City: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 6a]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:00:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[William "Bill" Crawford]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn when to plant cucumbers in Kansas City with specific dates for Zone 6a. Compare 6 varieties and discover which handle Missouri&apos;s hot, humid summers and storm-prone weather.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Cucumbers in Pittsburgh: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 6b]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:01:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:01:22 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Linda Kowalski]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn when to plant cucumbers in Pittsburgh with specific dates for Zone 6b. Compare 6 varieties and discover which produce best in western Pennsylvania&apos;s shorter season.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Onions in Minneapolis: Zone 4a Dates + Varieties]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:01:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:01:21 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amanda Foster]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant onions in Minneapolis in mid-April for spring crops. Zone 4a requires long-day Allium cepa varieties—plus a fall garlic planting in October for next summer&apos;s harvest.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Cucumbers in Milwaukee: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 5b]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:01:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:01:19 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Patricia "Pat" O'Brien]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn when to plant cucumbers in Milwaukee with specific dates for Zone 5b. Compare 6 varieties and discover which produce best in Wisconsin&apos;s short 139-day growing season.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Cucumbers in New York: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7a]]></title>
      <link>https://www.plantref.org/care/when-to-plant-cucumbers-new-york</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:00:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:00:31 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Russo]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn when to plant cucumbers in New York with specific dates for Zone 7a. Compare 6 varieties and discover which perform best through NYC&apos;s humid summers.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Green Beans in Oklahoma City: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7a]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:00:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:00:59 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Foster]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant green beans in Oklahoma City from mid-April through late August across the 218-day season. Zone 7a&apos;s hot dry summers need irrigation and heat-tolerant varieties.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Onions in Boise: Zone 6a Dates + Varieties]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:00:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:28:31 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lily Nakamura]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant long-day onions in Boise late March through mid-April for an August harvest, and plant garlic cloves in October. Here are the Zone 6a dates and varieties that actually work in our high-desert, alkaline soil.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Onions in Boston: Zone 6b Dates + Varieties]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:00:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:30:50 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kevin Doyle]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant long-day onions in Boston late March through mid-April for an August harvest, and plant garlic in October for next July. Here are the Zone 6b dates, varieties, and cold-climate planning that make alliums one of New England&apos;s most dependable crops.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Green Beans in Memphis: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7b]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:00:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:00:11 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Marcus Washington]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant green beans in Memphis from mid-April through late August for harvests spanning the 210-day season. Zone 7b&apos;s hot humid summers demand heat-tolerant varieties and disease management.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Peppers in Houston: Zone 9a Dates + Best Varieties]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:00:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:00:47 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Aisha Patel]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant peppers in Houston from mid-March through May for a harvest running June through November. Zone 9a&apos;s heat and humidity demand disease-resistant varieties and proper drainage in Beaumont clay.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Green Beans in Los Angeles: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 10b]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:01:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:01:42 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Chen]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant green beans in Los Angeles nearly year-round across the 303-day frost-free season. Zone 10b&apos;s mild winters and warm summers support continuous production with proper variety rotation.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Green Beans in Austin: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 8b]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:01:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:01:36 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dorothy "Dot" Williams]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn when to plant green beans in Austin with specific dates for Zone 8b. Compare 6 varieties, get a complete timeline, and discover which beans grow best in Texas.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Peppers in Austin: Zone 8b Dates + Best Varieties]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:01:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:01:44 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carlos Mendez]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant peppers in Austin from mid-March through May for a harvest window stretching June through November. Zone 8b&apos;s long hot summers deliver the heat peppers crave with proper watering.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Green Beans in Houston: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 9a]]></title>
      <link>https://www.plantref.org/care/when-to-plant-green-beans-houston</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:01:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:01:05 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dorothy "Dot" Williams]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Planting Guides]]></category>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn when to plant green beans in Houston with specific dates for Zone 9a. Compare 6 varieties and discover which grow best in Texas heat.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Onions in Denver: Zone 5a Dates + Best Varieties]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:00:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:00:38 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nathan Brooks]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant onion sets and transplants in Denver from late March through April for spring harvest in Zone 5a. Fall-plant garlic in October for a strong July bulb crop on the Front Range.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Onions in Anchorage: Zone 4b Dates + Best Varieties]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:00:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:00:17 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom Erikson]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant onion transplants in Anchorage from mid to late May for harvest before September frost in Zone 4b. Fall-plant garlic under heavy mulch in early September for a strong August bulb crop.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Best Cool-Season Vegetables for Pacific Northwest Gardens]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:00:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:46:20 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Sarah Green]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[The maritime Pacific Northwest is built for cool-season crops. Learn the best peas, brassicas, greens, and alliums, plus the spring-and-fall double-cycle that defines PNW vegetable gardening.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Pacific Northwest Native Plants: 10 Resilient Picks]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:00:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:00:26 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Thompson]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Planting Guides]]></category>
      <description><![CDATA[The best Pacific Northwest native plants for low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly gardens—10 tough shrubs, ferns, and bulbs that handle wet winters and dry maritime summers with almost no fuss.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Garlic in the Pacific Northwest]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:00:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:00:44 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Sarah Green]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant garlic in the Pacific Northwest from mid-October through November. Get the fall planting calendar, the best hardneck and softneck varieties, and the drainage and mulch tricks that beat our wet winters.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Carrots in Miami: Zone 10b Dates + Best Varieties]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:00:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:56:50 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Maria Santos]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant carrots in Miami from November through February for the only viable window. Zone 10b&apos;s tropical humidity and limestone soil make winter the sole productive season for this cool-weather crop.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Vegetables in Spokane: Zone 6b Dates + Varieties]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:00:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:46:19 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lily Nakamura]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant vegetables in Spokane around the May 13 last frost. Start cool-season crops in April, set out warm-season transplants late May, and work with Zone 6b&apos;s 160-day window.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Peppers in Miami: Zone 10b Dates + Best Varieties]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:01:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:01:47 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Maria Santos]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant peppers in Miami from October through March for the best production during the dry season. Zone 10b&apos;s tropical humidity demands disease-resistant varieties and fungal management year-round.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Green Beans in Richmond: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7b]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:41:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:41:50 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dorothy "Dot" Williams]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant green beans in Richmond from late April through mid-August for continuous harvests. Zone 7b&apos;s 193-day season supports four to five succession plantings of bush and pole varieties.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Peppers in San Diego: Zone 10b Dates + Best Varieties]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:39:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:39:48 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Chen]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant peppers in San Diego from March through July for Zone 10b&apos;s extended warm season. Coastal and inland microclimates create different timing windows across the metro area.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Carrots in Houston: Zone 9a Dates + Best Varieties]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:38:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:56:50 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Aisha Patel]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant carrots in Houston from October through February for fall and winter production. Zone 9a&apos;s Gulf Coast humidity and heavy clay demand raised beds with expanded shale for any root crop success.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Carrots in Austin: Zone 8b Dates + Best Varieties]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:29:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:56:50 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carlos Mendez]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant carrots in Austin from mid-February through mid-March for spring harvest. Sow fall crops in September through mid-October for Zone 8b&apos;s sweetest roots that develop through cooling autumn.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Carrots in Phoenix: Zone 9b Dates + Best Varieties]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:15:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:46:20 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alejandro Vega]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant carrots in Phoenix from October through early February for harvest March through May. Summer is a dead zone for carrots in Zone 9b—work with desert winters instead.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Vegetables in Yakima Valley: Zone 7a Dates]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:13:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:46:20 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Thompson]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Carrots in San Diego: Zone 10b Dates + Best Varieties]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:12:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:56:50 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Chen]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant carrots in San Diego from September through April. Zone 10b&apos;s mild winters let you grow Daucus carota subsp. sativus almost year-round—skip only the hottest summer months.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Green Beans in Salt Lake City: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7a]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:10:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:10:52 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yuki Tanaka]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant green beans in Salt Lake City from early May through mid-July across the 173-day season. Zone 7a&apos;s mountain valley climate offers warm days and cool nights ideal for beans.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Lettuce in Nashville: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7a]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:34:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:34:25 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Marcus Washington]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn when to plant lettuce in Nashville with specific dates for Zone 7a. Compare 6 varieties and discover how to maximize Middle Tennessee&apos;s spring and fall lettuce windows with the Cumberland Basin&apos;s limestone soil and manageable summer gap.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Lettuce in Charlotte: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7b]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:19:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:19:52 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Laurent]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn when to plant lettuce in Charlotte with specific dates for Zone 7b. Compare 6 varieties and discover how to maximize the Queen City&apos;s spring and fall lettuce windows across the Southern Piedmont&apos;s moderate climate.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Lettuce in Raleigh: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7b]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:51:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:51:07 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Abrams]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn when to plant lettuce in Raleigh with specific dates for Zone 7b. Compare 6 varieties and discover how to maximize the Triangle&apos;s cool spring, excellent fall window, and manageable summer gap across North Carolina&apos;s Piedmont region.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Lettuce in Dallas: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 8a]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:09:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:09:15 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[James Martinez]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn when to plant lettuce in Dallas with specific dates for Zone 8a. Compare 6 varieties and discover how to maximize production through North Texas&apos;s early spring, excellent fall-to-winter window, and the long summer gap that defines Dallas lettuce growing.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Lettuce in Atlanta: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 8a]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:36:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:36:53 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Grace Okafor]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn when to plant lettuce in Atlanta with specific dates for Zone 8a. Compare 6 varieties and discover how to maximize cool-season production through Georgia&apos;s mild spring, extended fall, and the long summer gap that defines Southern lettuce growing.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Lettuce in San Francisco: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 10a]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:06:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:06:53 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[David Kim]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn when to plant lettuce in San Francisco with specific dates for Zone 10a. Compare 6 varieties and discover why the Bay Area&apos;s fog-cooled Mediterranean climate makes San Francisco the only major US city where lettuce grows year-round with zero summer gap.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Squash in Richmond: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7b]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 02:35:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:39:34 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dorothy "Dot" Williams]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn exactly when to plant squash in Richmond with specific dates for Zone 7b&apos;s 193-day growing season, plus discover which varieties thrive best in Virginia&apos;s mid-Atlantic climate.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Green Beans in San Francisco: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 10a]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:17:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:37:48 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dorothy "Dot" Williams]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant green beans in San Francisco from March through September with careful variety selection for Zone 10a&apos;s unique cool-summer coastal climate.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Green Beans in Seattle: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 8b]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:17:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:17:07 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dorothy "Dot" Williams]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Discover when to plant green beans in Seattle with specific dates for Zone 8b. Compare varieties, get planting schedule, and learn which beans thrive in Pacific Northwest conditions.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Green Beans in Indianapolis: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 5b]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:58:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:58:12 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dorothy "Dot" Williams]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant green beans in Indianapolis after May 11 when soil reaches 60°F. Use succession planting every 2-3 weeks through July 15 for continuous harvest in Zone 5b.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Green Beans in Portland: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 8b]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:58:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:58:11 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dorothy "Dot" Williams]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn when to plant green beans in Portland with specific dates for Zone 8b. Compare 6 varieties, get a complete timeline, and discover which beans grow best in Oregon&apos;s climate.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Green Beans in Raleigh: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7b]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:58:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:58:10 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Aisha Patel]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn when to plant green beans in Raleigh with specific dates for Zone 7b. Compare 6 varieties, get a complete timeline, and discover which beans grow best in North Carolina.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Green Beans in Charlotte: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7b]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:58:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:58:11 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dorothy "Dot" Williams]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn when to plant green beans in Charlotte with specific dates for Zone 7b. Compare 6 varieties and get complete growing timeline for North Carolina&apos;s climate.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Green Beans in Dallas: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 8a]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:58:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:58:11 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dorothy "Dot" Williams]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn when to plant green beans in Dallas with specific dates for Zone 8a. Compare 6 varieties, get a complete timeline, and discover which beans grow best in Texas heat.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Squash in Seattle: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 8b]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:58:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:58:11 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dorothy "Dot" Williams]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant squash in Seattle from May 15-June 15 for best results in Zone 8b. Start seeds indoors April 15 for transplants, or direct sow after soil reaches 60°F.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Green Beans in Phoenix: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 9b]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:58:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:58:10 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dorothy "Dot" Williams]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn when to plant green beans in Phoenix with specific dates for Zone 9b. Compare 6 varieties, get a complete timeline, and discover which beans grow best in Arizona&apos;s desert climate.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Green Beans in Miami: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 10b]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:58:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:date>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:58:10 GMT</dc:date>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dorothy "Dot" Williams]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant green beans in Miami from October through March for best results in Zone 10b&apos;s frost-free climate. Cool season growing avoids summer heat stress.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[When to Plant Green Beans in Atlanta: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 8a]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:39:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dorothy "Dot" Williams]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plant green beans in Atlanta from April 15-May 30 for spring harvest and August 1-September 15 for fall crops in Zone 8a&apos;s 230-day season.]]></description>
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