Agricultural Commission

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Tuftonboro Agricultural Commission (TAC)

Remember, whether you grow your own or by seedlings to transplant, according to UNH Extension, the most critical factor is soil temperature. It is also important to harden off your seedlings before transplanting.

Soil Temperature Guidelines for Vegetable Crops

Crops that will germinate in the coolest soils, down to 40° F (4° C)

Arugula, fava beans, kale, lettuce, bok choi, parsnips, peas, radicchio, radish, and spinach seed

Crops that will germinate with a soil temperature above 50° F (10° C)

Chinese cabbage, leeks, onions, Swiss chard, and turnips

Crops that will germinate with a soil temperature at or above 60° F (16° C)

Beans, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, and cauliflower.

NOTE: Beans will not tolerate any frost and may have to be planted again if the temperature goes below freezing

Crops that will germinate with a soil temperature above 70° F (21° C)

Tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, cucumbers, squash, corn, and melons

Commission Members

NameTitleTerm

Chairman

2026

Joy Perkins

Member

2026

Selectmen Representative