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  • When to Start Seeds Indoors

    Posted on February 16, 2011 by Katie Flickinger

    I created this chart because year after year, I was looking up all of the seeds online to figure out when to start what. It took forever, and I didn't always find what I was looking for right away, taking hours to find the information that I was looking for. This year, I decided to just make a permanent chart of when to start my seeds, so I could save myself from the hassle each growing season. It took me an entire week to research when and how to start each of the following seeds.

    This chart doesn't include every seed, obviously, but includes the seeds that I will be sowing this season.

    I will add to the chart for every new seed that I grow for years to come, and will adjust data and notes as I learn and grow. This probably won't be adjusted until next year when I get new seed varieties to try, but for now, I am happy to share my chart with you. I hope that it provides helpful seed starting information that isn't easy to find on the internet.  Feel free to save the Excel spreadsheet that I provided in order to edit it to match the seeds that you are starting!

    The Date to Sow column is for Zone 6, but I have also included the When to Plant column which applies to everyone. The Light/Dark column tells if the seeds need light or darkness to germinate.

    Feel free to download the PDF file here: Garden Hoard's 'When to Start Seeds Indoors' or the Excel file here: Garden Hoard's 'When to Start Seeds Indoors'

    Annual Vegetables
    Type When to Plant Seed Pretreatment Date to Sow Light/Dark Days to Germinate Temperature °F Depth to Sow
    Basil 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar L 10 to 45 55-60 Surface Sow
    Broccoli 5-7 weeks before last spring frost 12-Mar 10 to 14 70-75 1/4 to 1/2"
    Brussels Sprouts 5-7 weeks before last spring frost 12-Mar 10 to 14 70-75 1/4 to 1/2"
    Eggplant 8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar L 10 to 15 75-90 Surface Sow
    Lettuce 4-6 weeks before last spring frost 19-Mar 3 to 10 40-80 1/8 to 1/4"
    Melons 3-4 weeks before last spring frost 2-Apr 5 to 7 75-95 1/2"
    Pepper 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, 8-12 weeks if short growing season 5-Mar 10 to 15 65-95 1/4"
    Sponge Luffa 3 weeks before last spring frost Soak for 24 hours 9-Apr 3 to 10 70-95 1/2 to 3/4"
    Squash 3 weeks before last spring frost 9-Apr 7 to 10 70-95 1/2 to 1"
    Tomato 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar D 8 to 10 60-85 1/4 to 1/2"

    Biennial & Perennial Vegetables
    Type When to Plant Seed Pretreatment Date to Sow Light/Dark Days to Germinate Temperature °F Depth to Sow
    Asparagus 6-8 weeks before last spring frost Soak 1-2 Days in lukewarm water 5-Mar 14 to 21 60-85 1/2"
    Cabbage 4-6 weeks before last spring frost 19-Mar 8 to 14 45-95 1/4 to 1/2"
    Catnip 6 weeks before last spring frost 19-Mar 7 to 21 60-70 1/8 to 1/4"
    Cauliflower 5-7 weeks before last spring frost 12-Mar 8 to 14 45-85 1/4 to 1/2"
    Chives 8 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 4 Weeks 5-Mar D 10 to 14 60-70 1/4 to 1/2"
    Leeks 8-12 weeks before last spring frost 5-Feb 10 to 14 70-75 1/4"
    Lemon Mint 6 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 2 weeks 19-Mar 10 to 40 60-70 1/8 to 1/4"
    Onions 4-6 weeks before last spring frost 19-Mar D 5 to 14 50-95 1/2"
    Parsley 4-6 weeks before last spring frost Soak 1-2 Days in lukewarm water 19-Mar D 21 70-80 1/4"

    Annual Flowers
    Type When to Plant Seed Pretreatment Date to Sow Light/Dark Days to Germinate Temperature Depth to Sow
    Alyssum 4 weeks before last spring frost 2-Apr L 7 to 14 55-75 Surface Sow
    Aster 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar 10 to 14 65-70 1/4"
    Baby's Breath 6 weeks before last spring frost 19-Mar 10 to 15 70 1/16"
    Bachelor Buttons 8-10 weeks before last spring frost 19-Feb 7 to 10 60-70 1/4"
    Blue Shrimp Plant 4-6 weeks before last spring frost Soak for 24 hours 19-Mar 7 to 14 60-65 1/16"
    California Poppy 2-3 weeks before last spring frost 9-Apr 10 to 12 60-65 1/4"
    Celosia 4 weeks before last spring frost 2-Apr L 6 to 10 70-75 1/8"
    Convolvulus 6 weeks before last spring frost Soak for 24 hours 19-Mar 5 to 14 70-80 1/8"
    Cosmos 4 weeks before last spring frost 2-Apr L 3 to 10 70-75 1/8"
    Globe Amaranth 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar L 16 to 20 70-75 1/4"
    Impatiens 6-10 weeks before last spring frost 19-Feb L 21 to 30 70-75 Surface Sow
    Marigolds 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar 3 to 5 70-80 1/8"
    Moonflower 6-8 weeks before last spring frost Nick with file and soak in warm water overnight 5-Mar 7 to 14 70-85 1/2"
    Morning Glory 4-6 weeks before last spring frost Nick with file and soak in warm water overnight 19-Mar 5 to 21 70-85 1/4"
    Moss Rose 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar L 7 to 21 70-85 Surface Sow
    Nasturtium 4-6 weeks before last spring frost 19-Mar D 7 to 14 65-70 1/4"
    Pansy 10-12 weeks before last spring frost 5-Feb D 7 to 21 65-75 1/4"
    Petunia 10-12 weeks before last spring frost 5-Feb L 5 to 21 70-80 Surface Sow
    Poppy 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar L 7 to 14 60-70 Surface Sow
    Pot Marigold 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar D 4 to 14 70 1"
    Scarlet Sage 10-12 weeks before last spring frost 5-Feb L 5 to 15 65-75 Surface Sow
    Snapdragon 8-10 weeks before last spring frost 19-Feb L 7 to 21 70-75 Surface Sow
    Spider Flower 6-8 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 2 Weeks 5-Mar L 10 to 14 70-75 Surface Sow
    Strawflower 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar L 18 to 20 65-75 1/16"
    Sunflower 3-4 weeks before last spring frost 2-Apr 10 to 14 70-85 1/4"
    Sweet Pea 8-10 weeks before last spring frost Nick with file and soak in warm water overnight 19-Feb 10 to 15 55-65 1/2 to 1"
    Tobacco, Flowering 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar L 7 to 21 70-85 Surface Sow
    Zinnia 4-6 weeks before last spring frost 19-Mar 2 to 7 70-80 1/4"

    Biennial & Perennial Flowers
    Type When to Plant Seed Pretreatment Date to Sow Light/Dark Days to Germinate Temperature Depth to Sow
    Amaryllis 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar 21 to 70 65-75 1/16"
    Aster 8-10 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 2 Weeks 19-Feb 15 to 20 70-75 1/8"
    Astilbe 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar L 14 to 21 65 Surface Sow
    Balloon Flower 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar L 10 to 15 70 Surface Sow
    Bee Balm 8-10 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 2 Weeks 19-Feb 7 to 14 60-70 1/8"
    Bellflower 8-10 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 3 Weeks 19-Feb L 6 to 14 70-80 Surface Sow
    Bergenia 3 months before last spring frost Stratify for 2 Weeks 31-Jan 30 to 180 60-70 Surface Sow
    Black-Eyed Susan 6-8 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 2-3 Weeks 5-Mar L 7 to 14 70-75 Surface Sow
    Blazing Star, Gayfeather 6-8 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 2-3 Weeks 5-Mar 14 to 21 65-75 1/8"
    Calla Lily 2 Months before last spring frost Soak for 24 hours 28-Feb L 30 to 90 60-65 1/8"
    Candlestick Tree 2 Months before last spring frost Nick with file and soak in warm water for 1 Day 28-Feb 7 to 90 70-75 1/8"
    Candytuft 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar 7 to 14 70-80 1/8"
    Canna 8-10 weeks before last spring frost Nick with file and soak in warm water for 2 Days 19-Feb 21-60 70-75 1/4"
    Canterbury Bells 8-10 weeks before last spring frost 19-Feb L 6 to 12 60-70 Surface Sow
    Chinese Lanterns 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar L 21 to 30 70 Surface Sow
    Cineraria 3 months before last spring frost 31-Jan L 14 to 21 70 1/16"
    Clematis 6-8 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 4-12 Weeks 5-Mar 1 to 9 MONTHS 70-75 1/8"
    Columbine 6-8 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 2 Weeks 5-Mar L 7 to 14 70-75 Surface Sow
    Coneflower, Purple 6-8 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 4 Weeks 5-Mar 7 to 14 70-75 1/8"
    Coreopsis 8-10 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 3-4 Weeks 19-Feb L 7 to 14 55-70 Surface Sow
    Dahlia 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar 5 to 20 65-70 1/16"
    Datura 6-8 weeks before last spring frost Soak in hot water for 24 hours 5-Mar 21 to 42 55-65 1/8"
    Daylily 8-10 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 6 Weeks 19-Feb 21 to 50 60-70 1/8"
    Delphinium 8-10 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 2 Weeks 19-Feb 8 to 15 60-75 1/8 to 1/4"
    Four-O' Clocks 4-6 weeks before last spring frost 19-Mar L 10 to 12 70-80 Surface Sow
    Foxglove 8-10 weeks before last spring frost 19-Feb L 15 to 20 60-70 Surface Sow
    Foxglove Beardtongue 6-8 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 2 Weeks 5-Mar L 18 to 21 55-60 1/16"
    Gaillardia 8-10 weeks before last spring frost 19-Mar L 15 to 20 70-75 Surface Sow
    Geranium 8-10 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 3 Weeks 19-Mar 30 to 90 50 1/16"
    Gerbera Daisy 10-12 weeks before last spring frost 5-Feb L 15 to 25 70-75 1/16"
    Gladiolus 8-10 weeks before last spring frost Soak in warm water for 8 hours 19-Feb 14 to 28 75-80 1/8"
    Hibiscus 2 Months before last spring frost Nick with file and soak in warm water for 1 Day 26-Feb 15 to 30 75-80 1/16"
    Hollyhocks 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar L 10 to 14 60-70 Surface Sow
    Honeyball Bush 2 months before last spring frost 28-Feb 8 to 14 68 1/8"
    Honeysuckle Vine 3 months before last spring frost Stratify for 3 Months 31-Jan L 180 or More 60-70 1/16"
    Hosta 10-12 weeks before last spring frost 5-Feb 30 to 90 50 1/16"
    Hydrangea 6-8 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 1-2 months 5-Mar L 10 to 14 70 Surface Sow
    Hyssop 8-10 weeks before last spring frost 19-Feb L 14 to 21 60-70 1/16"
    Iris 3 months before last spring frost May require double dormancy 31-Jan 30 to 500+ 60-70 1/4"
    Ladybells 8-10 weeks before last spring frost 19-Feb L 30 to 90 50-55 Surface Sow
    Lamb's Ear 6 weeks before last spring frost 19-Mar L 15 to 30 70 1/16"
    Lantana 12-15 weeks before last spring frost Soak for 1 day in hand hot water 31-Jan 42 to 60 70-75 1/8"
    Lily 3 months before last spring frost May require double dormancy 31-Jan 30 to 365 65-75 1/16"
    Lupine 6-8 weeks before last spring frost Nick with file and soak in warm water overnight 5-Mar 14 to 21 55-65 1/8"
    Mallow 2 Months before last spring frost Nick with file and soak in warm water for 1 Day 26-Feb 15 to 30 75-80 1/16"
    Montauk Daisy 10-12 weeks before last spring frost 5-Feb 10 to 18 60-70 1/8"
    Mountain Bluet 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar D 7 to 14 60-70 1/16"
    Oleander 8-10 weeks before last spring frost 19-Feb L 30 to 90 65-75 Surface Sow
    Osteospermum 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar L 10 to 15 60-65 1/16"
    Painted Daisy 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar L 10 to 14 55 Surface Sow
    Passion Flower 10-12 weeks before last spring frost Soak for 24 hours 5-Feb 30 to 365 70-85 1/4"
    Pincushion Flower 10-12 weeks before last spring frost 5-Feb 10 to 15 70-75 1/16"
    Pinks 8-10 weeks before last spring frost 19-Feb 14 to 21 60-70 1/8"
    Primrose 8-10 weeks before last spring frost Wash seeds in warm water, Stratify for 3 Weeks 19-Feb L 14 to 70 60-68 Surface Sow
    Rose 3 months before last spring frost Stratify for 3 Months 31-Jan L 30 to 365 55 1/16"
    Sage 8-10 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 3 Weeks 19-Feb L 10 to 14 70-80 Surface Sow
    Salvia 8-10 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 3 Weeks 19-Feb L 10 to 14 70-80 Surface Sow
    Sea Pink 8-10 weeks before last spring frost Soak for 6-8 hours 19-Feb L 14 to 21 60-70 1/16"
    Shasta Daisy 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar L 10 to 20 65-70 Surface Sow
    Sweet Violet 8-12 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 2 Weeks 5-Feb D 14 to 21 65-75 1/16"
    Sweet William 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar 14 to 21 60-70 1/16"
    Turtlehead 6-8 weeks before last spring frost Stratify 3-6 Weeks 5-Mar 14 to 42 55-65 1/16"
    Variegated Grass 3 weeks before last spring frost Stratify for 3 weeks 9-Apr L 7 to 21 60 and up 1/16"
    Vetch 2 Months before last spring frost Nick with file and stratify for 2 months 26-Feb 21 to 40 65-75 1/16"
    Yarrow 6-8 weeks before last spring frost 5-Mar L 30 to 100 60-65 Surface Sow

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  • Some Flowers & Plants from my 2010 Gardens

    Posted on February 12, 2011 by Katie Flickinger

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    I uploaded a few photos of my 2010 garden flowers & plants on my Facebook page. I tried to make the photo comments fun - so check 'em out!

    These plants are just a very, very small percentage of what I have to offer. This hardly even shows any of the flowers and plants that I have!!!

    Aside from my personal home gardens, where most of these photos were taken, I have a few plots of land, 2 cottages, and my parent's house where I grow many more plants.

    I work on all of my gardens for near 60 hours a week. I'm going crazy not being able to go outside because of this snow! Glad I have down-time though so I can update my site as well as posting fun photos like these!

    I didn't take photos of my fruits and vegetables which I am regretting. I can't wait for my 2011 Garden - I am going to be taking photos like crazy so I can update my site with them!


    This post was posted in News and was tagged with annual, annuals, bulb, bulbs, facebook, flower, flowers, garden, gardens, perennial, photo, photos, update

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