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Annual seed can generally be planted in any garden in any area of the world. The maturity of the plant will depend on the length of the growing season; each of our seed varieties lists its "Days to Maturity" to help you plan your garden.
Successful perennial gardening requires an understanding of the hardiness zone in your specific microclimate. An easy way to find your zone is by knowing what your minimum temperature is during the wintertime.

 

Find Your Zone: United States

                         

            

 The information above was provided by The Arbor Day Foundation. The Arbor Day Foundation has recently (2006) completed an extensive updating of U.S. Hardiness Zones based upon data from 5,000 National Climatic Data Center cooperative stations across the continental United States.
 

 Be sure that frost is no longer a threat before planting transplants outside.

 

The Department of Agriculture has divided the US into zones for plant hardiness. Knowing which zone you are in is important for growing success.

Your Zone	Estimated Last Frost Free Date	Lowest Temperature (F)
3	mid June	-40 to -30 degrees
4	early June	-30 to -20 degrees
5	late May	-20 to -10 degrees
6	mid May	-10 to 0 degrees
7	late April	0 to 10 degrees
8	early April	10 to 20 degrees
9	early March	20 to 30 degrees
10	mid February	30 to 40 degrees

Use the guides shown above to help you plan when to plant tender perennial and half-hardy annuals.

 

 

Start Indoors: Follow directions to Sow and Transplant. Click here for information on indoor planting times and tips on transplanting. Herbs Basil Fennel Lavender Marjoram Oregano Thyme         Vegetables Broccoli Cantaloupe Cauliflower Cucumber Gourds Melons Peppers Tomatoes Watermelons   Flowers Cosmos Marigolds Flowering Kale Zinnias                   Early Spring Plant directly into garden beds. Follow directions to plant.  Herbs Chives Cilantro Dill Parsley           Vegetables Beets Broccoli Carrots Kale Leeks Lettuce Peas Radishes   Flowers Wildflowers                       Early Summer Plant directly into garden beds once nights are settled and stay above 50-55°F.   Herbs Basil Cilantro Dill Sage Thyme                     Vegetables Beans Beets Carrots Celery Cabbage Cauliflower Kohlrabi Corn Cucumbers Gourds Melons Pumpkins Squash Watermelon Zucchini Flowers Cosmos Marigolds Sunflowers Zinnias                              Mid-Summer In cold winter areas: plant Mid-Summer In mild winter areas: plantMid-Summer through early Fall   Herbs Chives Cilantro Dill Parsley           Vegetables Beets Broccoli Carrots Kale Leeks Lettuce Peas Radishes   Flowers