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Seed Starting Chart
If you don't know how to use this table, check out our article
WhenTo Plant Your Seeds
for directions.
YOUR SEED-STARTING PLAN
The Spring Frost-Free Date in My Garden is_______________
CROP
WHEN TO
START INSIDE
WEEKS
FROM SOWING
SAFE TO SET OUT TIME (RELATIVE TO FROST-FREE DATE)
SETTING OUT DATE
Basil
6
1 week after
Beets*
4-6
2 weeks before
Broccoli
4-6
2 weeks before
Cabbage
4-6
4 weeks before
Cauliflower
4-6
2 weeks before
Collards
4-6
4 weeks before
Corn*
2-4
0 to 2 weeks after
Cucumber
3-4
1 to 2 weeks after
Eggplant
8-10
2 to 3 weeks after
Kale
4-6
4 weeks before
Kohlrabi*
4-6
4 weeks before
Lettuce
4-5
3 to 4 weeks before
Melons
3-4
2 weeks after
Mustard*
4-6
4 weeks before
Okra*
4-6
2 to 4 weeks after
Onions
6-8
4 weeks before
Parsley
9-10
2 to 3 weeks before
Peas*
3-4
6 to 8 weeks before
Peppers
6-14
2 weeks after
Pumpkins
3-4
2 weeks after
Spinach
4-6
3 to 6 weeks before
Squash
3-4
2 weeks after
Swiss chard
4-6
2 weeks before
Tomatoes
6-8
1 to 2 weeks after
* These crops are usually direct-seeded outdoors, but they can be started inside.
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