Sunday, February 10, 2013

February is indoor seed starting time!



Sunday, February 10, 2013


It is serious indoor seed starting time 8-12 weeks prior to your last frost!  According to the Farmer's Almanac the best time for seed starting is between the New Moon on Feb 10 and the First Quarter Moon Feb 17 for annuals and leafy veggies.

Here is a countdown by week for what you should be starting indoors in February:

10-12 weeks prior (end Jan/beginning of Feb in our Zone 6 garden)
Artichokes
Broccoli
Cabbage
Celery
Endive 
Escarole
Kale
Mache

8-10 weeks prior (mid-February in our Zone 6 garden)
Chamomile
Chives
Eggplant
Lavender
Leeks
Lovage
Parsley
Peppers
Rosemary
Tomatoes
Thyme

Here is a link to determining your last frost date:

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