Seed Starting Date Calculator
Calculate when to start seeds indoors and when to transplant based on your last frost date.
| Plant | Start Indoors | Transplant/Sow |
|---|---|---|
| Onion | Feb 4 | Apr 1 |
| Pepper | Feb 18 | Apr 29 |
| Eggplant | Feb 18 | Apr 29 |
| Parsley | Feb 18 | Apr 15 |
| Tomato | Mar 4 | Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Mar 4 | Apr 15 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 4 | Apr 15 |
| Cabbage | Mar 4 | Apr 15 |
| Basil | Mar 4 | Apr 29 |
| Lettuce | Mar 18 | Apr 15 |
| Kale | Mar 18 | Apr 15 |
| Spinach | Mar 18 | Apr 1 |
| Watermelon | Mar 18 | Apr 29 |
| Peas | Direct sow | Mar 18 |
| Cucumber | Mar 25 | Apr 29 |
| Squash | Mar 25 | Apr 29 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 25 | Apr 29 |
| Cilantro | Direct sow | Apr 15 |
| Beans | Direct sow | Apr 29 |
| Corn | Direct sow | Apr 29 |
Features
- 20 common vegetables and herbs
- Indoor start dates and transplant dates
- Direct sow options noted
- Estimated harvest dates
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