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Seed Starting A-Z | Indoor Seed Starting by Plant Type |
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 Asparagus (crowns)
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: -
When to transplant to garden: 2-4 weeks before last spring frost (soak the crowns in lukewarm water for a few hours before planting) |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: -
Germination temp.: -
Sowing depth: -
Days to maturity: 2 years from crowns
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Asparagus (seed)
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 12-14 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 4 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 10-14 days
Germination temp.: 60-85 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/2 inch (soak the seeds in water overnight before planting)
Days to maturity: 3 years from seed
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 Lima Beans (bush)
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 3-4 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 1-2 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 6-18 days
Germination temp.: 65-85 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1 inch
Days to maturity: 60-85 days
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Lima Beans (pole)
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 3-4 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 1-2 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 6-18 days
Germination temp.: 65-85 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1 inch
Days to maturity: 60-85 days
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 Snap Beans (bush)
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 3-4 weeks
When to transplant to garden: after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 6-12 days
Germination temp.: 65-85 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1 inch
Days to maturity: 50-60 days
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Snap Beans (pole)
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 3-4 weeks
When to transplant to garden: after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 6-12 days
Germination temp.: 65-85 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1 inch
Days to maturity: 60-70 days
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 Beets
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 4-6 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 2 weeks before last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 5-16 days
Germination temp.: 50-85 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/2 inch
Days to maturity: 50-70 days
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 Broccoli
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 6-8 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 4 weeks before to 2 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 4-20 days
Germination temp.: 45-85 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch
Days to maturity: 50-80 days from transplant
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 Brussels Sprouts
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 6-8 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 4 weeks before to 3 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: -
Germination temp.: -
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch
Days to maturity: 85-95 days from transplant
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 Cabbage
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 6-8 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 5 weeks before to 2 weeks after last spring frost date |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 4-14 days
Germination temp.: 45-95 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch
Days to maturity: 50-100 days from transplant
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 Chinese Cabbage
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 4-6 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 4 to 6 weeks before last spring frost date |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 4-14 days
Germination temp.: 45-95 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch
Days to maturity: 60-90 days from transplant
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 Carrots
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: -
When to transplant to garden: -no info shown |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 6-18 days
Germination temp.: 85 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/2 inch
Days to maturity: 62-90 days
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 Cauliflower
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 6-8 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 4 weeks before to 2 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 4-20 days
Germination temp.: 45-85 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch
Days to maturity: 60-80 days from transplant
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 Celery
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 10 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 3 weeks before to 4 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 7-21 days
Germination temp.: 60-70 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch
Days to maturity: 120 days from transplant
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 Collards
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 6-8 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 4 weeks before to 2 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 4-14 days
Germination temp.: 45-95 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/2 inch
Days to maturity: 55-80 days
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 Corn (Sweet)
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 2-4 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 0 to 2 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 4-12 days
Germination temp.: 60-95 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1 inch
Days to maturity: 60-100 days
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 Cucumbers
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 3 to 4 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 1 to 2 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 3-6 days
Germination temp.: 65-95 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1 inch
Days to maturity: 50-70 days
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 Eggplant
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 8-10 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 2 to 3 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 5-10 days
Germination temp.: 75-90 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch
Days to maturity: 62-90 days from transplant
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 Kale
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 6-8 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 5 weeks before to 2 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 4-14 days
Germination temp.: 45-95 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/2 inch
Days to maturity: 50-65 days
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 Lettuce (head)
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 4-6 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 2 weeks before to 3 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 2-14 days
Germination temp.: 40-80 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/8 inch
Days to maturity: 57-80 days
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 Lettuce (leaf)
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 4-6 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 2 weeks before to 3 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 2-14 days
Germination temp.: 40-80 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/8 inch
Days to maturity: 40-58 days
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 Muskmelons
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 3-4 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 2 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 3-10 days
Germination temp.: 75-95 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/2 inch
Days to maturity: 75-110 days
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 Okra
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 4-6 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 2 to 3 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 6-18 days
Germination temp.: 70-95 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 3/4 inch
Days to maturity: 50-75 days
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 Onions
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 4-6 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 6 weeks before to 2 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 4-14 days
Germination temp.: 50-95 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch
Days to maturity: 75-150 days
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 Parsnips
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 4-6 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 4 weeks before to 4 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 14-26 days
Germination temp.: 50-70 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch
Days to maturity: 100-120 days
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 Peas
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 4 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 4 weeks before to 3 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 6-36 days
Germination temp.: 40-75 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1 inch
Days to maturity: 50-80 days
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 Peppers
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 6-8 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 2 to 3 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 8-12 days
Germination temp.: 65-95 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch
Days to maturity: 60-100 days from transplant
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 Potatoes (seed potatoes)
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: -
When to transplant to garden: 2-4 weeks before last spring frost (plant whole, egg-sized seed potatoes; or, plant small pieces with 2-3 eyes each, but let them dry for a few days before planting) |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: -
Germination temp.: -
Sowing depth: 2 inches
Days to maturity: 56-70 days
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 Pumpkins
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 3-4 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 2 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: -
Germination temp.: 70-95 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 3/4 inch
Days to maturity: 75-100 days
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 Radishes
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: -
When to transplant to garden: - NO INFO SHOWN |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 3-12 days
Germination temp.: 45-90 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/2 inch
Days to maturity: 25-35 days
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 Soybeans
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: -
When to transplant to garden: not recommended |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 6-12 days
Germination temp.: 65-85 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1 inch
Days to maturity: 75-110 days
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 Spinach
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 4 to 6 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 3 to 6 weeks before last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 5-12 days
Germination temp.: 45-75 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/2 inch
Days to maturity: 40-50 days
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 Summer Squash
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 3-4 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 2 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: -
Germination temp.: 70-95 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1 inch
Days to maturity: 50-70 days
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Winter Squash
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 3-4 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 2 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: -
Germination temp.: 70-95 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1 inch
Days to maturity: 85-120 days
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 Swiss Chard
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 4 to 6 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 3 to 4 weeks before last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 5-16 days
Germination temp.: 50-85 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/2 inch
Days to maturity: 50-60 days
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 Tomatoes
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 6-8 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 1 to 2 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 6-14 days
Germination temp.: 60-85 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch
Days to maturity: 53-90 days from transplant
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 Turnips
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 3-4 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 4 weeks before last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 1-3 days
Germination temp.: 60-105 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch
Days to maturity: 35-60 days
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 Watermelon
Indoor Sowing
Time needed to reach transplant size: 3-4 weeks
When to transplant to garden: 2 weeks after last spring frost |
Other Sowing Guidelines
Approx. germination time: 3-12 days
Germination temp.: 70-95 degrees F.
Sowing depth: 1 inch
Days to maturity: 75-100 days
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