Wednesday, February 16, 2011

When do I plant what?

When do I start my seeds indoors?   When do I plant outdoors?
The average last frost is May 15 and the average first frost is September 10.  That is about a 90 day growing season, so crops planted need to be able to mature in 90 days outdoors.  The first indoor planting date listed to the first outdoor planting date includes the minimum days to germination and the maximum length of time to be left in the pots.  This is also assuming all indoor and outdoor temperatures are ideal.  So in-other-words this is just a plan to help you get started.

Plant seeds
When to plant
Days to germinate
When to plant outdoors
Days to Mature
Basil
March 20 – April 3
5 - 10
After danger of last frost.

Chamomile, German
Feb 15 – March 15
10 - 12
April 14 – May 1

Cilantro/Coriander
Do not start indoors
10
As soon as soil can be worked.

Dill
Do not start indoors
21 - 25
As soon as soil can be worked.

Marjoram
April 3 to March 20
8 - 14
After danger of last frost.

Mint *
Do not start from seed

As soon as soil can be worked.

Parsley
Do not start indoors
21 (temp above 69°)
As soon as soil can be worked.

Rosemary *
Feb 15 – March 15
21 (temp above 69°)
As soon as soil can be worked.

Sage
Feb 15 – March 15
21 (temp above 59°)
May 8

Thyme
Feb 15 – March 15
21 – 28 (temp above 69°)
May 1 – May 8

Bean, snap
Do not start indoors
6 - 14
May 10 – July 1
45 - 60
Beets
Do not start indoors
7 - 10
April 1 – May1 again July 15
52 - 60
Broccoli    spring
March 1 – March 16
3 - 10
April 20
55 - 65
Broccoli    fall
June 1 – June 18
3 - 10
July 23 – August 13
55 - 65
Brussels Sprout spring
Feb 13 – March 9
10 - 21
April 20
85 - 120
Brussels Sprout   fall
May 18 – June 11
10 - 21
July 23 – August 13
85 - 120
Cabbage    spring
March 1 – March 16
4 - 10
April 20
55 - 75
Cabbage   fall
June 1 – June 18
4 - 10
July 23 – August 13
55 - 75
Carrots
Do not start indoors
12 - 18
April 1 – July 1 again July 15
60 - 76
Cauliflower   spring
March1 – March 16
4 - 10
April 20
55 - 65
Cauliflower  fall
June 1 – June 18
4 - 10
July 23 – August 13
55 - 65
Corn, sweet
Do not start indoors
5 - 8
May 22 – June 15
65 - 94
Cucumber
Do not start indoors
6 - 10
May 22 – June 15
48 - 70
Eggplant
March 21 – April 10
6 - 10
May 22 – June 15
50 - 75
Garlic
Do not start indoors

Sept 1 – Oct 15 ( for next fall)

Lettuce, leaf
Feb 9 – March 11
6 - 8
April 1 – July 1   seeds Aug 15
40 - 45
Onion seeds
Feb 1 – March 1
7 - 10
April 1 – May 15
92 - 115
Onion sets
Do not start indoors

March 15 – May 1

Pea
Do not start indoors
6 - 10
Apr 1 – May 1  July 1 – July 15
55 - 75
Pepper
March 11 – April 3
9 - 14
May 15 – June 15
55 - 80
Potato
Do not start indoors

April 15 – May 15
55 - 70
Pumpkin (big peat pots)
April 20 – May 1
4 - 6
May 22 – June 15
90 - 110
Radish
Do not start indoors
3 - 6
April 1 – June 1 again Aug 15
20 - 30
Shallot
Do not start indoors

March 15 – May 1

Spinach
Do not start indoors
7 - 12
Mar 15 – May 1 again Aug 15
43 - 50
Squash, Summer
Do not start indoors
4 - 6
May 22 – June 15
43 - 75
Tomato
Mar 20 – April 3
6 - 12
May 22 – June 15
45 - 87
Turnip
Do not start indoors
4 - 8
March 15 – May 1
30 - 60
Watermelon (big peat pots)
April 11 – April 25
6 - 8
May 22 – June 15
74 - 90

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