The timing depends on where you live. A good way to know is to go to your home improvement store that has a garden department. The plants there should be a good clue of what to plant or ask a knowledgeable employee there. Also, most counties have an Extension Agent (look in the phone book in the government section) and give them a call. They will be able to advise you in your area.
well, when does the possibility of all frost disappearing generally happen at your location? you can actually google that date.... having googled mine a few ys back i know that by may 15, there shouldn't be but very light frost after that. knowing from reading the back of the package of seeds-6 weeks of growing time is what the seeds need to be plants. count back from the average last frost date, then plant inside 6 weeks before prior the the last frost date. you might have to cover them with a light sheet if a frost does hit.
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The timing depends on where you live. A good way to know is to go to your home improvement store that has a garden department. The plants there should be a good clue of what to plant or ask a knowledgeable employee there. Also, most counties have an Extension Agent (look in the phone book in the government section) and give them a call. They will be able to advise you in your area.
Your soul should be above 50 degrees. You need to buy a soil thermometer.
well, when does the possibility of all frost disappearing generally happen at your location? you can actually google that date.... having googled mine a few ys back i know that by may 15, there shouldn't be but very light frost after that. knowing from reading the back of the package of seeds-6 weeks of growing time is what the seeds need to be plants. count back from the average last frost date, then plant inside 6 weeks before prior the the last frost date. you might have to cover them with a light sheet if a frost does hit.
https://www.sunset.com/garden/one-block-feast-planting-calendar
Look up your last anticipated frost date here:
https://davesgarden.com/guides/freeze-frost-dates/#b
If you are starting seeds, count back 6-8 weeks to start them. When almost ready to go in ground, harden off for a few days then plant.
If a frost is anticipated after planting, cover to protect.
i start mine in house in February-March