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