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The Penn State Urban Gardening Program recommends the following OUTDOOR seed planting dates for vegetables: Unless specified, all veges listed are to be planted from seed to soil.
In spring, you can also start your seed indoors. Then, after the last frost has passed; transplant seedlings outdoors. Different seeds sometimes require different sized containers to start growing indoors. You can even make your own seed containers from newspaper. Remember that different "perennial" seeds have different germination procedures, which includes soaking times and sowing temperatures. But as far as vege seeds; just wait until the safe planting dates listed below and plant seeds directly in the prepared soil.
Be sure to read the instructions on seed packages for specific planting requirements.
And now; here is your 2010 outdoor seed planting schedule:
1st Date Last Date
Mid March Peas, Onions, Leeks, Garlic, White potatoes, Turnips,
Cabbage, Greens (Collards, Kale, Mustard, etc.).....................Mid April
Late March Lettuce**, Radishes, Beets**, Carrots**..................................... Mid May
Late March Shallots, Spinach, Bok choy, Parsley, Plants: Leeks, Onions
Cabbage family (Broccoli, Collards, etc.)................................ Late April
Early April Swiss chard, Beets...................................................................Mid June
Mid April Celery......................................................................................Mid May
Early May Watermelons, Melons, Winter squash, Summer squash,
Cucumbers, Pumpkins, Plants: Sweet potato..........................Mid June
Early May Okra, Chinese cabbage, Corn, Peanuts, Lima beans.................. Late June
Mid May Beans (bush, pole, shell, dried**................................................Mid July
Mid May Black eyed peas, Plants: Eggplant, Peppers, Basil,
Tomatoe, Gandules................................................................Late June
Mid June Collards, Cabbage family, Celery................................................Early July
Early July Carrots, Beets, Swiss Chard, Plants: Cabbage family................ Mid August
Mid July Radishes**, Spinach**..............................................................September
Early August Salad greens**, Greens (Mustard, etc.), Peas.............................Early September
Early Sept. Garlic (for spring harvest)
(Cover crop: Hairy Vetch, Annual Rye, Grass, Oats)..................Early October
** To extend harvest, seed every two weeks
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