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Seed Starting Calendar
When to start your seeds based on your frost date
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my last frost date?
Search your zip code on the USDA plant hardiness zone map or check with your local cooperative extension office. The last frost date is an average, so there is always some variability year to year. Many gardeners add a 1-2 week buffer to be safe.
Do I have to start seeds indoors?
Not all crops need indoor starting. Direct-sow crops like beans, peas, carrots, radishes, and squash do fine planted straight into the garden. Indoor starting is mainly for warm-season crops that need a head start: tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and herbs like basil.
About the Seed Starting Calendar
Plan your entire growing season with this seed starting calendar. Enter your last frost date and see exactly when to start each vegetable indoors, when to transplant, and when to direct sow. Covers 20+ common garden vegetables with weeks-before-frost timing.