Any advice on growing rutebagas, artichokes, parsnips, sweet potatos or peanuts in Zone 4.

Any advice on growing rutebagas, artichokes, parsnips, sweet potatos or peanuts in Zone 4.
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Because most of those are either roots, tubers or legumes you shouldn’t have much of a problem after your last frost. Check the Old Farmer’s Almanac, they give a very good planting timeline for your area.
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