Each package of
seeds you purchase will have the planting instructions on them but here are just
a few helpful instructions.
BUSH BEANS AND POLE
BEANS:
When to Sow Outside:
Spring, a week or two after last average frost date, and after nights are no
longer cool.
When to Sow Inside: Sow directly outside
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 1" to 2"
Row Spacing: 3' to 4'
Days to Emerge: 10
Thinning: When 4" tall thin to 6" apart.
BEETS:
When to Sow Outside:
3 - 4 weeks before last frost. In very warm climates, sow in September.
When to Sow Inside: Sow directly outdoors
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 1"
Row Spacing: 12'
Days to Emerge: 5 to 25, depending on soil temperature.
Thinning: When 1" tall thin to 3" to 5" apart.
CARROTS:
When to Sow Outside:
2 - 4 weeks before last frost.
When to Sow Inside: Sow directly outdoors
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: 1/4"
Row Spacing: 1'
Days to Emerge: 10 - 25
Thinning: When 1" tall thin to 3" apart.
CABBAGE:
When to Sow Outside:
3 to 4 weeks before last frost, or for a fall crop, 10 to 12 weeks before first
frost.
When to Sow Inside: 3 to 4 weeks before average last spring frost.
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: 3"
Row Spacing: 24"
Days to Emerge: 5 to 10
Thinning: When 3" tall thin to 1' apart.
CANTALOUPE:
When to Sow Outside:
Spring, a week or two after last average frost date, and after nights are no
longer cool.
When to Sow Inside: Recommended for cool climates. Start seeds 4 to 6
weeks before last frost. Seedlings don't transplant well, so use paper or peat
pots.
Seed Depth: 1/2"
Seed Spacing: 5 seeds per hill
Row Spacing: 4' to 6'
Days to Emerge: 5 to 10 days
Thinning: 3 seed per hill.
CUCUMBERS:
When to Sow Outside:
After last frost and when soil temperature is up to 65 degrees
When to Sow Inside: 4 - 6 weeks before last frost
Seed Depth: 1/2"
Seed Spacing: 6 seeds per hill
Row Spacing: Space hills 4' apart
Days to Emerge: 5 - 10
Thinning: When plants have three leaves, thin to three plants per hill.
EGG PLANT:
When to Sow Outside:
3 to 4 weeks after last frost. Soil temperature should be at least 60 degrees
and outside temperature should be at least 55 degrees.
When to Sow Inside: 8 - 12 weeks before last frost. Starting inside is
recommended.
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: Start indoors.
Row Spacing: 18" apart
Days to Emerge: 10 - 20
Thinning: Thin to 18" apart.
OKRA :
When to Sow Outside:
1 to 2 weeks after last frost. Soil temperature should be at least 60 degrees
and outside temperature should be at least 55 degrees.
When to Sow Inside: 4 - 6 weeks before last frost.
Seed Depth: 1/2" - 1"
Seed Spacing: 6" apart
Row Spacing: 4' apart
Days to Emerge: 10 - 15
Thinning: When 4" tall, thin to 18" apart.
LETTUCE:
When to Sow Outside:
Early Spring, 3 to 4 weeks before last frost, and successive plantings every 3
weeks.
When to Sow Inside: Six weeks before last frost and in summer when
outside temperatures are too warm for the seeds to germinate.
Seed Depth: 1/8"
Seed Spacing: 1"
Row Spacing: 6"
Days to Emerge: 5 - 10
Thinning: When 1/2" tall thin to 6" apart.
SNAP PEAS:
When to Sow Outside:
Early Spring, as soon as the soil can be worked.
When to Sow Inside: Sow directly outside
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 2"
Row Spacing: 18"
Days to Emerge: 5 to 10
Thinning: No need to thin.
PEPPERS:
When to Sow Outside:
3 to 4 weeks after last frost. Soil temperature should be at least 65 degrees
and outside temperature should be at least 70 degrees. It's best to start plants
indoors.
When to Sow Inside: 8-10 weeks before last frost.
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: Start indoors using heating pad set on low setting. 75-85
Degrees.
Row Spacing: 2'
Days to Emerge: 10 - 25
Thinning: Start indoors and plant 18" apart.
RADISHES:
When to Sow Outside:
As soon as soil temperatures are above 40 degrees.
When to Sow Inside: Sow directly outdoors.
Seed Depth: 1/2"
Seed Spacing: 1/2"
Row Spacing: 8" - best to plant here and there rather than in rows.
Days to Emerge: 5-10
Thinning: Thin to 1" apart.
WINTER SQUASH:
When to Sow Outside:
After last frost date and when soil temperatures have risen above 60 degrees.
When to Sow Inside: Not normally recommended, but in very short season
climates you can start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Sow in individual
pots for easy transplanting.
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 6 seeds per hill
Hill Spacing: 6' to 8'
Days to Emerge: 5 - 10
Thinning: When plants have several leaves, thin to 3 per hill.
TOMATOES:
When to Sow Outside:
After last frost and when soil temperature is up to 60 degrees
When to Sow Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before last frost
Seed Depth: 1/8"
Seed Spacing: When starting outdoors, space seeds 6" apart
Row Spacing: 3'
Days to Emerge: 5 - 10
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 18" apart.
TURNIPS AND
RUTABAGAS :
When to Sow Outside:
3 - 4 weeks before last frost. In very warm climates, sow in September.
When to Sow Inside: Sow directly outdoors
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: Three seeds per inch
Row Spacing: 12'
Days to Emerge: 5 to 10
Thinning: When 1" tall thin to 3" apart. Don't thin those that you plan
to use as greens.
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