Super Sow Sunday 2017 #SuperSowSunday
Here is the USDA Zone Hardiness Map.
Seed and bulb packets will sometimes have a map showing the acceptable planting dates, or they may state how many weeks before the last frost date you should direct sow or plant indoors.
This table is adapted from http://www.rareseeds.com/resources/planting-guide/
Vegetable | Weeks Before Last Frost Date |
Start indoors and transfer outdoors after last frost (These plants are tender) |
|
Chives; Globe Artichoke; Leeks; Onions; |
12 |
Celery; | 10 |
Eggplant; Peppers; Tomatillo; Tomatoes; |
8 |
Broccoli; Cabbage; Cauliflower; |
6 |
Cucumbers; Melons; Okra; Pumpkins; Squash; |
3 |
Direct Seed in garden before last frost (These plants are hardy) |
Weeks before last frost date |
Onion Sets; Seed Potatoes; |
6 |
Kale; Kohlrabi; Spinach; Turnips; Mustard; |
5 |
Beets; Carrots; Chinese Cabbage; Endive; Peas (English); Radish; |
4 |
Lettuce (all types); Swiss Chard; |
2 |
Direct seed in garden after last frost (Tender) |
Weeks after last frost date |
Beans; Celeriac; Cowpeas; |
1-2 |
Corn; Muskmelon; Watermelon; Okra; |
2 |
Pumpkins; Squash; |
2 |
Cucumbers; Peanuts; Amaranth; |
2 |
Flower Variety |
Weeks before last spring frost to start plants indoors |
Pansies; Poppies; Snapdragons; |
12 |
Calendula; | 6 |
Marigolds; Zinnias; Nasturtium; Morning Glories; |
4 |
Herb Variety |
Weeks before last spring frost to start plants indoors |
Chives (Garlic and Onion); Oregano; Yarrow; Parsley; |
12-14 |
Thyme; Chamomile. Feverfew; Catnip; |
8-12 |
Dill; Chervil; Coriander; Lemon Balm; Sage; Savory; Basil; |
6-8 |
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2 Comments
Bren Haas
Hey there… great post. Looking forward to Super Sow Sunday 2018!
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