• Basil (Dolly)

  • Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil. Maintain 70-75°F. Keep soil consistently moist. Transplant outdoors after last frost. Space 12 inches apart in sunny, well-drained soil.

  • Beets (Avalanche; Cylinda)

  • Direct sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in well-drained soil 2-4 weeks before last frost. Keep soil consistently moist. Thin seedlings to 3 inches apart. 

  • Beans (Helda; Provider; Red Noodle)

  • Direct sow seeds outdoors after last frost, 1-2 inches deep. Provide support for climbing varieties.

  • Broccoli (De Cicco)

  • Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Can also be direct sown as soon as the soil is workable in early spring. Transplant after hardening off. Space 18 inches apart in well-drained soil.

  • Cilantro (Santo)

  • Direct sow seeds outdoors or in containers 2-3 weeks before last frost. Sow 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil.

  • Cucumber (Marketmore)

  • Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Can also be direct sown after the last frost. Space seedlings 12 inches apart in well-drained, fertile soil.

  • Dill (Dukat)

  • Direct sow seeds outdoors or in containers 2-3 weeks before last frost. Sow 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil.

  • Kale (Red Russian)

  • Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Can also be direct sown as soon as the soil is workable in early spring. Transplant after hardening off. Space 12 inches apart in well-drained soil.

  • Lettuce (Darkness; Parris Island Cos)

  • Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Can also be direct sown as soon as the soil is workable in early spring. Transplant after hardening off. Space 8-12 inches apart in well-drained soil.

  • Pumpkin (Valenciano)

  • Start indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost. Transplant after hardening off. Space 24-36 inches apart in well-drained soil.

  • Radish (Easter Egg; French Breakfast)

  • Direct sow seeds 1/2 inch deep outdoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Keep soil consistently moist.

  • Snap Pea (Sugar Ann)

  • Direct sow seeds 1 inch deep outdoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Thin seedlings to 3 inches apart.

  • Tomato (Amana Orange; Black Cherry; White Cherry; San Marzano)

  • Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant after hardening off. Space 24-36 inches apart in well-drained soil.