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Daisy Hill Farm Seed Starting Schedule

Seed Starting Process : Timing -Do not start seeds too early!

  1. Use this map to figure out your average last frost date:  www.Plantmaps.com

  2. Use the last average frost date to work backwards using this interactive spreadsheet (this one is the best!) and determine when to start seeds indoors. https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/seed-planting-schedule-calculator.html 

  3. I have used the above planting calculator as a starting point for all of my seedling starting.  

  4. Throughout the years, I have also made some adjustments and now have a week-by-week seeding schedule set up  Here is a brief breakdown of my schedule (with a slight adjustment for a May 20 frost-free date):

  5. **Onions, cool greens, brassicas to be planted outside in mid April have an asterisk.

Daisy Hill Farm Planting Schedule- Approximate

Week Starting

Plant to be seeded indoors



1/31

Onions, scallions, leeks, chives **

2/24

Celery, celosia, coneflower, viola, parsley*, Snapdragon*

3/3

Ghost Pepper, columbine

3/10

Peppers, Ginger, Turmeric, Lettuce*, Chard*, Spinach*, Broccoli*, Kohlrabi*, Collards*, Cauliflower*, Poc choy*, Cabbage*, Kale*, Brussels*

3/17

Eggplant, Ground Cherry, Arugula*, 

3/24

Artichoke, Ageratum, Bee balm, Drumstick flower, Nigella, Feverfew, Bachelor Button, Aster, Calendula, Celosia, Dianthus, Marigold, Rudbeckia, Salvia, Gongura, Luffa Gourd, Lemongrass, Fennel, Basil (for larger seedlings)

3/31

Cosmos, Cilantro, Dill, Tomato, Aster

4/7

Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Luffa Gourd, Hard Shelled Gourds, Amaranth, Statice, Tithonia, Strawflower, Chamomile, Kale, Bok Choy, Chard, Kohlrabi, Cabbage, Lettuce, Malabar Spinach, Broccoli, Collards, Cauliflower, Brussels

4/14

Tomatillo, Zinnia

4/21

Melon, Okra, Nasturtium

4/28

Sunflower, Corn, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Squash, Bean