Comments on: Planning Your Vegetable Garden: Seed Starting Schedule

By: ©Rachel Arsenault

©Rachel Arsenault — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:58:16 +0000

In reply to Gail O. Gail, I have used soil blocks for over 20 years and do not find that they grow any quicker or slower than starting seedlings in trays. Just keep it simple. There is no need to adjust the timing if you are using soil blocks.

By: Gail O

Gail O — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 21:56:38 +0000

Thank you for this clear and concise article on when to start seeds indoors. To me the packet information can be confusing from one company to the next so it was really helpful to see the recommended seed starting time

I wondered if you might offer some guidance on when to start seeds in soil blocks. I have heard they grow quickly and you need to adjust timing to a shorter window. Do you recommend using the seed packet directions and adjusting down by a certain amount of weeks or percentage and if so does that adjustment vary from plant to plant?

Thanks for any advice you can offer!

By: ©Rachel Arsenault

©Rachel Arsenault — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:15:00 +0000

In reply to Kristi F. Kristi, I am so happy to hear this post helped you with your seed starting schedule.

By: Kristi F

Kristi F — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:11:50 +0000

I know I’m late to this post, but I just want to say, “THANK YOU!” I have heard some of this information in several different places, but the clarity with which you describe the sowing/planting dates and that chart have finally helped me “get it.” I really appreciate this post!

In reply to greentalk. I am behind in starting onions this year too. I just sowed them yesterday. Hopefully, using a heat mat will jump start them a bit. Carrots are not light dependent. It is recommended that they be sowed 1/4- 1/2 inches deep. Just cover the seed mats with 1/4- to 1/2 inch soil and keep moist.