Seed Starting and Transplanting Instructions
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Basil (Dolly)
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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.
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Beets (Avalanche; Cylinda)
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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.
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Beans (Helda; Provider; Red Noodle)
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Direct sow seeds outdoors after last frost, 1-2 inches deep. Provide support for climbing varieties.
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Broccoli (De Cicco)
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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.
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Cilantro (Santo)
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Direct sow seeds outdoors or in containers 2-3 weeks before last frost. Sow 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil.
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Cucumber (Marketmore)
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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.
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Dill (Dukat)
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Direct sow seeds outdoors or in containers 2-3 weeks before last frost. Sow 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil.
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Kale (Red Russian)
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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.
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Lettuce (Darkness; Parris Island Cos)
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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.
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Pumpkin (Valenciano)
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Start indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost. Transplant after hardening off. Space 24-36 inches apart in well-drained soil.
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Radish (Easter Egg; French Breakfast)
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Direct sow seeds 1/2 inch deep outdoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Keep soil consistently moist.
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Snap Pea (Sugar Ann)
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Direct sow seeds 1 inch deep outdoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Thin seedlings to 3 inches apart.
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Tomato (Amana Orange; Black Cherry; White Cherry; San Marzano)
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Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant after hardening off. Space 24-36 inches apart in well-drained soil.