It’s seems that every year we just barely miss the optimal planting dates 
Spring seems to just kind of spring up on us! The sooner you start, the sooner you will have a garden full of beautiful vegetables. Starting your plants indoors is a great reminder of the warmer days ahead.
Here is a handy chart to help you remember when to start each plant, but keep in mind the dates may vary a bit depending on the climate you live in. Transplanting outdoors should always be done after the last frost. Warmer areas can obviously start their seedlings earlier, where as folks that live in colder climates have to start a little later in the season.
Happy gardening!!
| PLANT | Start Indoors | Transplant Outdoors |
|---|---|---|
| Basil | April 15 | May 20 |
| Tomatoes | April 15 | May 20 |
| Broccoli | March 15 | May 1 |
| Cauliflower | March 15 | May 1 |
| Peppers | May 1 | June 20 |
| Parsley | March 1 | May 1 |
| Cabbage | March 15 | May 1 |
| Pumpkin | May 1 | May 20 |
| Beets | ** | April 15 |
| Kale | March 1 | April 15 |
| Celery | Feb 15 | March 15 |
| Cucumber | May 1 | June 15 |
| Onions | Feb 15 | April 1 |
| Lettuce | March 1 | April 1 |
| Melon | April 15 | June 1 |
| Spinach | ** | March 15 |
| B.Sprouts | March 15 | May 1 |
| Corn | April 15 | May 15 |
| Peas | March 15 | May 1 |
| Potatoes | ** | April 15 |
**For plants that don’t need to start indoors.
