Seed starting calendar for Zone 6
Zone 6's last spring frost lands around April 21, and every date below is counted back from it. Sow indoors in the window shown, then move the seedlings out once the transplant date arrives.
Generous season. Spring and fall plantings both productive.
| Crop | Start indoors | Move outside |
|---|---|---|
| Onion | Feb 10 to Feb 24 | Apr 7 to Apr 21 |
| Leek | Feb 10 to Feb 24 | Apr 7 to Apr 21 |
| Celery | Feb 10 to Feb 24 | Apr 21 to May 5 |
| Pepper | Feb 24 to Mar 10 | May 5 to May 19 |
| Sage | Feb 24 to Mar 10 | Apr 21 to May 5 |
| Eggplant | Feb 24 to Mar 10 | May 5 to May 19 |
| Hot Pepper | Feb 24 to Mar 10 | May 5 to May 19 |
| Tomato | Mar 10 to Mar 24 | Apr 28 to May 12 |
| Kale | Mar 10 to Mar 24 | Apr 7 to Apr 21 |
| Broccoli | Mar 10 to Mar 24 | Apr 7 to Apr 21 |
| Cabbage | Mar 10 to Mar 24 | Apr 7 to Apr 21 |
| Marigold | Mar 10 to Mar 24 | Apr 21 to May 5 |
| Parsley | Mar 10 to Mar 24 | Apr 7 to Apr 21 |
| Oregano | Mar 10 to Mar 24 | Apr 21 to May 5 |
| Chives | Mar 10 to Mar 24 | Apr 7 to Apr 21 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 10 to Mar 24 | Apr 7 to Apr 21 |
| Tomatillo | Mar 10 to Mar 24 | Apr 28 to May 12 |
| Collard Greens | Mar 10 to Mar 24 | Apr 7 to Apr 21 |
| Basil | Mar 24 to Apr 7 | Apr 28 to May 12 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Mar 24 to Apr 7 | May 5 to May 19 |
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