For all the interest we have had in our super small trial CSA this first year – we also get asked lots and lots of gardening questions year after year. One of the most common questions is “How do you know when to start your seeds?”
Well – I started working on a tool for general consumption on the internet a few days ago… only to discover that Johnny Seeds has done the heavy lifting for me (rather everyone). So follow the link, here grab the spreadsheet in the upper right corner of the screen, and put in your last frost concern date. The rest is simple – two tabs of info, sorted in two ways.
Really – it couldn’t be easier. Now – if only it would weed too!
Don't worry, you still have a terrific toaster!
Also check out the optimum germination soil temp chart. I didn’t realize that some seeds like it really hot. Like 85 degree soil temp for tomato and pepper seeds. I guess that’s why bottom heat is so important in getting them started.
Yeah – that’s good info too! I’m working on a small update to the Johnny Seeds spreadsheet – I’ll post it when it’s done!