MY 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/SOWING DATE

Basil

6

1 week after

Beets*

4-6

2 weeks before

Broccoli

4-6

2 weeks before

Cabbage

4-6

4 weeks before

Carrots*

4-6

2 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

Summer Squash**

3-4

2 weeks after

Winter 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.

**Often direct-seeded outdoors.