Timing is everything. To start your seeds on time, you need to know when in relation to the frost-free date in spring to plant them. If you need help determining your spring frost-free date, call your county extension agent who can tell you for certain.
Creating Your Seed-Starting Plan
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YOUR SEED-STARTING PLAN |
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The Spring Frost-Free Date in My Garden is_______________ |
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CROP |
WHEN TO |
WEEKS |
SAFE TO SET OUT TIME (RELATIVE TO FROST-FREE DATE) |
SETTING OUT DATE |
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6 |
1 week after |
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4-6 |
2 weeks before |
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Broccoli |
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4-6 |
2 weeks before |
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4-6 |
4 weeks before |
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Cauliflower |
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4-6 |
2 weeks before |
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Collards |
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4-6 |
4 weeks before |
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Corn* |
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2-4 |
0 to 2 weeks after |
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3-4 |
1 to 2 weeks after |
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8-10 |
2 to 3 weeks after |
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4-6 |
4 weeks before |
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Kohlrabi* |
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4-6 |
4 weeks before |
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Lettuce |
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4-5 |
3 to 4 weeks before |
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Melons |
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3-4 |
2 weeks after |
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Mustard* |
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4-6 |
4 weeks before |
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Okra* |
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4-6 |
2 to 4 weeks after |
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Onions |
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6-8 |
4 weeks before |
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Parsley |
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9-10 |
2 to 3 weeks before |
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Peas* |
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3-4 |
6 to 8 weeks before |
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6-14 |
2 weeks after |
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Pumpkins |
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3-4 |
2 weeks after |
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Spinach |
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4-6 |
3 to 6 weeks before |
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Squash |
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3-4 |
2 weeks after |
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Swiss chard |
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4-6 |
2 weeks before |
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6-8 |
1 to 2 weeks after |
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* These crops are usually direct-seeded outdoors, but they can be started inside. |
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