When To Start Seeds
Author Ellen Vande Visse
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Plant-out date is usually around the last week of May and first week of June. But keenly observe your local situation!
Example: Count back from June 1 plant-out and sow squash seeds between May 1 and May 7.
| 10-12 weeks ahead of plant-out date |
8-10 weeks ahead of plant-out date |
6-8 weeks ahead of plant-out date |
3-4 weeks ahead of plant-out date |
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| Celery | Basil | Beets | Dill |
| Celeriac | Peppers | Cabbage | Melon |
| Leeks | Romaine lettuce | Brussels Sprouts | Parsnip |
| Lobelia | Snapdragon | Cauliflower | Squashes –winter & summer kinds |
| Onions | Tomato | Broccoli | Cucumbers |
| Parsley | space | Collard | Sunflower |
| space | space | Fennel | Sweet Pea |
| Kohlrabi | |||
| Lettuces | |||
| Mustard | |||
| Swiss Chard | |||
| Turnips |