The planting dates are approximate and generally based on the warming and temperature of the soil.

Because there are 'new and improved' hybrids of many of these plants developed each year, more detailed information should be taken from the seed packets as to actual timing and planting specifications in your area.

As you plan which foods that you'd like to grow in your garden, remember that among other things, you must also take the following into account:

Soil pH Requirements of Different Garden Vegetables

Vegetable Gardening Basics (Planning, Preparing the soil, and Planting)

Testing and Adjusting Your Soil pH Planting dates and depths, plant spacing, germination time and growing tips