It's cold and snowy in Ohio in the winter but I dream of spring and planting a garden. Get ready for spring with these gardening supplies and seeds! The Indoor Sowing Guide section gives general times to sow seeds indoors based on the average last fr...
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Indoor Sowing Time Guide
10-12 Weeks Before Last Frost
8-10 Weeks Before Last Frost
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
Indoor Sowing Time Guide
When to start seeds indoors, based on the date of your average last frost.
14-16 Weeks Before - Strawberries
Strawberry, Mignonette
Check here for your first and last frost date, based on your zip code.
2025 Frost Dates: First and Last Frost Dates by ZIP Code | The Old Farmer's Almanac
10-12 Weeks Before Last Frost
10-12 Weeks before - Artichoke
Artichoke, Green Globe Seeds
10-12 Weeks Before - Celery
Celery, Tall Utah Organic Seeds
10-12 Weeks Before - Eggplant
Eggplant, Long Purple Early Organic Seeds
10-12 Weeks Before - Onion (Bulb or Shallot)
Onion, Texas Grano Organic Seeds
10-12 Weeks Before - Rosemary
Rosemary Organic Seeds
10-12 Weeks Before - Columbine
Columbine, McKana's Giants Mixed Colors Seeds
10-12 Weeks Before - Echinacea
Purple Coneflower, Echinacea Seeds
10-12 Weeks Before - Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus gunii, Silverdrop
10-12 Weeks Before - Lavender
Lavender, True Organic Seeds
10-12 Weeks Before - Petunia
Petunia, Dwarf Bedding Mixed Colors Seeds
10-12 Weeks Before - Verbena
Verbena rigida, Santos Purple
8-10 Weeks Before Last Frost
8-10 Weeks Before - Dill
Dill, Bouquet Organic Seeds
8-10 Weeks Before - Endive
Curly Endive, Galia Frisse
8-10 Weeks Before - Leek
Leek, American Flag Seeds
8-10 Weeks Before - Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta, Black Eyed Susan Seeds
8-10 Weeks Before - Carnation
Carnation, Chabaud Giant Mixed Colors Seeds
8-10 Weeks Before - Dahlia
Dahlia, Unwin's Dwarf Mixed Colors Seeds
8-10 Weeks Before - Dusty Miller
Dusty Miller, Silver Lace
8-10 Weeks Before - Lobelia
Lobelia, Crystal Palace Blue
8-10 Weeks Before - Pansy
Pansy, Swiss Giants Mixed Colors Seeds
8-10 Weeks Before - Salvia
Salvia, Blue Bedder Seeds
8-10 Weeks Before - Snapdragon
Snapdragon, First Ladies Mixed Colors Seeds
8-10 Weeks Before - Sweet William
Sweet William, Tall Double Mixed Colors Seeds
8-10 Weeks Before - Viola
Johnny Jump Up, Helen Mount Seeds
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
6-8 Weeks Before - Borage
Borage
6-8 Weeks Before - Cabbage
Cabbage, Copenhagen Market Early Seeds
6-8 Weeks Before - Catnip
Catnip Seeds
6-8 Weeks Before - Chives
Chives, Organic Seeds
6-8 Weeks Before - Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm Seeds
6-8 Weeks Before - Marjoram
Sweet Marjoram Organic Seeds
6-8 Weeks Before - Oregano
Oregano, Organic Seeds
6-8 Weeks Before - Parsley
Parsley, Extra Triple Curled Organic Seeds
6-8 Weeks Before - Sage
Sage Organic Seeds
6-8 Weeks Before - Tarragon
Tarragon, Mexican
6-8 Weeks Before - Thyme
Thyme Organic Seeds
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
Amaranth
Amaranthus, Love Lies Bleeding
Basil
Basil, Sweet Organic Seeds
Broccoli
Broccoli, De Cicco Organic Seeds
Cauliflower
Cauliflower, Snowball Y Organic Seeds
Chamomile
Chamomile Organic Seeds
Collards
Collards, Georgia Southern Seeds
Fennel
Fennel Organic Seeds
Kale
Kale, Dwarf Blue Curled Organic Seeds
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi, Early White Vienna Seeds | Cool-Season Vegetable
