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<h4>You're browser does not support iFrames - here is an exerpt of the content</h4> <a href="http://www.weekendgardener.net/2010/01/when-to-start-vegetable-seeds-indoors.htm">Click here to read the article in full</a> <p><img src="http://www.weekendgardener.net/pix/blog/seedling-veg.jpg" width="235" height="270" align="right" border="0" />Many gardeners like to get a start on their spring garden by <a title="sowing seeds" href="http://gardenersvoice.com/category/sowing-seeds/">sowing seeds</a> indoors. This is great, but if you start them too early, you can hurt your chances of success.</p> <p>Since most people don’t have enough (or adequate) lighting, the seedlings tend to get spindly and weak before it’s time to transplant them into the garden. </p> <p>So, make sure you don’t start your vegetable seeds too early. Remember, smaller plants tend to transplant into the garden really well, so there is no pressing need to grow large transplants. </p> <p>Here are some guidelines to help you figure out how many weeks you need to allow between starting vegetable seeds and transplanting them into the garden so you’ll know when to start vegetable seeds indoors.</p> <p><b>Vegetable & Weeks to Transplant Time:</b></p> <p>Broccoli – 4 to 5<br /><a title="Brussels sprouts" href="http://gardenersvoice.com/category/brussels-sprouts/">Brussels sprouts</a> – 4 to 5<br />Cabbage – 4 to 5<br />Cauliflower – 4<br />Celery – 10 <br />Chinese cabbage – 3 to 4<br />Cucumbers – 3 to 4<br />Eggplant – 6 to 7<br />Leeks – 8<br />Lettuce – 3 to 4<br />Melons – 3 to 4<br />Peppers – 7 to 8<br />Pumpkins – 3<br />Squash – 3<br />Tomatoes – 4 to 5 </p> <p>Next week, we’ll discuss starting flower seeds. </p> <p><b>Related Articles:</b></p> <p><a href="http://www.weekendgardener.net/plant-propagation/vegetable-seeds-020702.htm"><b><u>Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors That Thrive</u></b></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.weekendgardener.net/catalog/how-to-order-120612.htm"><b><u>Get the Most Out of Mail Order Seed Catalogs</u></b></a></p> <p>For more <a href="http://www.weekendgardener.net/"><u><a title="Gardening Tips" href="http://gardenersvoice.com/category/gardening-tips/">Gardening Tips</a></u></a> and <a href="http://www.weekendgardener.net/"><u>Gardening Advice</u></a> visit our main gardening website at <a href="http://www.weekendgardener.net/"><u>Weekend Gardener Monthly Web Magazine</u></a></p> <p>Have great week! <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/28748931-8574979333592369440?l=www.weekendgardener.net%2Fblog.htm' alt='' /></div> <div style="display: none">VN:F [1.6.3_896]</div><div class="ratingblock"><div class="ratingblock "><div class="ratingheader ">Rate this Article</div><div class="ratingstars "><div id="article_rater_26093" class="ratepost gdsr-soft gdsr-size-24"><div class="starsbar gdsr-size-24"><div class="gdouter gdheight"><div id="gdr_vote_a26093" style="width: 0px;" class="gdinner gdheight"></div><div id="gdr_stars_a26093" class="gdsr_rating_as"><a id="gdsrX26093X5X0XaXarticle_rater_26093Xarticle_loader_26093X10X24" title="5 / 5" class="s5" rel="nofollow"></a><a id="gdsrX26093X4X0XaXarticle_rater_26093Xarticle_loader_26093X10X24" title="4 / 5" class="s4" rel="nofollow"></a><a id="gdsrX26093X3X0XaXarticle_rater_26093Xarticle_loader_26093X10X24" title="3 / 5" class="s3" rel="nofollow"></a><a id="gdsrX26093X2X0XaXarticle_rater_26093Xarticle_loader_26093X10X24" title="2 / 5" class="s2" rel="nofollow"></a><a id="gdsrX26093X1X0XaXarticle_rater_26093Xarticle_loader_26093X10X24" title="1 / 5" class="s1" rel="nofollow"></a></div></div></div></div><div id="article_loader_26093" style="display: none; width: 120px; " class="ratingloader article"><div class="loader flower " style="height: 24px"><div class="loaderinner" style="padding-top: 2px">please wait...</div></div></div></div><div class="ratingtext "><div id="gdr_text_a26093">Rating: 0.0/<strong>5</strong> (0 votes cast)</div></div></div></div>
