What vegetables should I start indoors Zone 5?
What vegetables should I start indoors Zone 5?
You can still start seeds indoors of okra, pumpkin, cucumber, winter squash, melons, eggplant, pepper, and tomato.
When can you plant seeds outside in Zone 5?
If that option is not available to you, or you prefer to start seeds in the ground, May 30 is your date for zone 5 seed starting. May 30 is a ball park date. If your area is exposed, high in the mountains, or tends to get frost pockets late into the season, you will need to adjust your planting time.
When should I start tomatoes on 5b?
First or second week of March: – Start seeds of celery, cabbage, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts indoors. Third week in March: – Start seeds of peppers, and tomatoes indoors.
When should I start cucumber seeds indoors 5b?
Cucumber seeds can be planted indoors 3-6 weeks before your average last frost date. Be careful that your cucumbers don’t become root bound or they won’t transplant well. I generally direct sow cucumber seeds instead of starting them. But if you want to start them for a zone 5 garden, late April is a good call.
What vegetables should not be grown together?
Other commonly believed plant incompatibilities include the following plants to avoid near one another:
- Mint and onions where asparagus is growing.
- Pole beans and mustard near beets.
- Anise and dill neighboring carrots.
- Cucumber, pumpkin, radish, sunflower, squash, or tomatoes close to potato hills.
When should I start onion seeds indoors Zone 5?
If you want to start onion or garlic seeds indoors, you can plant them in January or February to give them a long enough growing season to mature in a Zone 5 garden.
When should tomatoes be planted?
How to Plant and Care for Tomatoes. Tomatoes run on warmth; plant in late spring and early summer except in zone 10, where they are a fall and winter crop. For a head start on growing, plant starter plants instead of seeds.