Burpee Planting Guide

Successful planting

The successful garden is well planned with attention given to climate requirements and space the mature garden plant requires. The Burpee planting guide can help choose the right plants for the garden and how to plant them.

Frost Dates

Put seeds and plants into the ground after frost danger has passed. Ask at a local nursery or extension service for the average last frost dates in the area, or find growing zone information at the Burpee website.

Garden Climate

Compare the sunlight requirements for specific plants with actual conditions to ensure the plant will thrive.

Starting Indoors

Each packet of Burpee seeds shows the number of days it takes for the seed to germinate once planted and how long plants should be allowed to grow indoors before being transplanted. Add the two, and count backward on the calendar from the last expected frost date.

Hardening Off

Reduce the stress transplanting may cause by taking the seedlings outside for a few hours each day. Let the adjust to the change in temperature in a protected area, and be aware that the small pots may dry out quickly.

References

• Burpee Gardening: Seed Starting Basics

Resources

• Burpee® Gardening: Growing Zone Information