When Start Seeds in the PNW - Garden Zone 8B

Let's talk about when to start vegetable seeds in the PNW, gardening zone 8b, including indoor seed starting and seeds directly sown in the garden

Knowing when to start seeds for your garden is a question that many new gardeners have.

Here in the PNW, in garden zone 8b, some plants need to have their seed sown indoors and some seed can be direct sown right in the garden.

A few vegetables that prefer to be sown indoors:

– Tomatoes – Peppers – Celery – Onions

A few vegetables that prefer to be directly sown in the garden:

– Beans – Garlic – Peas – Pumpkins

Vegetables that Can Be Seeded Either Way:

– Greens – Brassicas

Important Dates for Starting Your Garden:

– Last frost date – Safe date for night time temps to be above 50 degrees – First frost date

February is the first month of the year where I direct sow things in the garden

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