Planting schedulePlanting schedule

Days to GerminationDays to Germination

time from planting seed to emergence of time from planting seed to emergence of true leaves true leaves

GerminationGermination

Sequence is backwardSequence is backward

Must scheduleMust schedule

transplantstransplants

seedsseeds

Setting Out DateSetting Out Date

Transplants go into gardenTransplants go into garden

Frost-free date (average)Frost-free date (average)Extension recommends May 15Extension recommends May 15

Many use Memorial Day Many use Memorial Day

must be prepared to protect tender plants in must be prepared to protect tender plants in case of frostcase of frost

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