Seed Germination Charts

Our garden seed germination chart, when to start your seeds charts will help you greatly. If you are like me, and need a guideline of WHEN to start your seed Indoors , this will make your growing from seed so much more productive.

Garden Seed Germination Chart contains all the information essential to growing from seed , light requirements and number of weeks to start your seed indoors before your last frost date in your area zone.

I realize the days to germinate will vary depending on your setup , this is just a guideline for you to go by.

Bottom heat using a heating mat will speed up your days to germinate greatly so keep that in mind when growing.

Keep a Journal of Your Planting Dates Every Year this will help you greatly on productivity. You may need to adjust your dates , until you find the best date that works in your area.

Our planting guidelines are a great starting point, but as in everything you do , you will need to find the best fit for you.

Detailed information on what is needed to grow from seed is located at the link below .

Make sure and Check out My Seed Starting Videos

and Full Details on Starting from Seed

Printable Flower Crop Guide Chart

Printable Vegetable Planting Guide Chart

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Plant	Approximate Number of Weeks Before Last Frost Date to Start Seeds Indoors	Time Seeds Take to Germinate (Days) This Can Really Fluctuate	Temp. (^oF)	Light/Dark Requirement For Germination
Abutilon	11-13	14-21	70	Light
Achillea	12	7-14	65-70	Light
Ageratum	8	5 to 10	70	Light
Alyssum	8	5 to 10	70	Light
Alternanthera	10-12	3-7 days	72-76	Light
Angelina	6-8	5-7 days	70-75	Light
Asclepias	6-8	14-21 days	70	Dark
Aster	6	5 to 10	70	Dark or Light
Aquilegia	8-10	21-28	70-76	Light
Astilbe	8-10	15-21	70	Light
Bacopa	8-10	4 days	70	Light
Balsam	6	5 to 10	70	Dark or Light
Begonia	12+	10 to 15	70	Light
Browallia	12+	15 to 20	70	Light
Buddleia	8	14-21	65-70	Dark or Light
Calendula	4-6	7-10	60-70	Dark
Campanula	8	10-14	65-70	Light
Cardinal Climber	4-6	10 days	70	Dark or Light-Soak
Carnation	8	8 to 10	70	Light or Dark
Celosia	8	5 to 10	70	Light
Centaurea	6	5 to 10	65	Dark
Cleome	4	14	75	Light
Cobaea	8-10	10-14	70	Dark
Cosmos	4	7 to 10	70	Light or Dark
Coleus	8	5 to 10	72	Light
Columbine	8	20 – 25	70	Light
Coreopsis	8-10	7-14	65-75	Light
Cosmos	4-5	5 to 10	70	Dark or Light
Cuphea	8-10	2-3 weeks	70	Light
Cyperus	8	14 days	72-75	Light
Dahlia	8	7 to 10	70	Dark or Light
Datura	8-12	15-45	70	Light
Delphinium	8	18 days	70	Dark or Light
Dianthus	10	5 to 10	70	Dark or Light
Diascia	8	4-6	65-70	Dark or Light
Dichondra	8	4 days	72-75	Dark or Light
Dolichos(Hyacinth Bean)	6-8	14-21	70-75	Light-Soak
Dusty Miller	8-10	10-15	70	Light
Echinacea	8-12	10-28	70	Light
Eryngium	8-12	7 to 10	60-65	Light
Flowering Kale	6-8	10	70	Light
Foxglove	10-12	14 days	70	Light
Gazania	4-6	10-14	65	Dark
Gaillardia	6-8	20 days	70	Light
Geranium	12-15	10 to 20	70	Light
Gerbera	10-12	10 days	70-75	Light
Gloxinia	12+	14-21	70-75	Light
Gypsophila		14-21	60	Light
Gomphrena	4-6	7-21	70	Light
Helichrysum	10-12	14 days	65-70	Light
Hibiscus	10-12	14-21	75-80	Dark or Light
Hollyhock	6-8	14-21	60	Dark or Light
Hypoestes	6-8	7 days	60	Light
Impatiens	10	7-14	70	Light
Isolepis	8-10	5-7	65-70	Light
Juncus	8-10	4-6	65-75	Light
Larkspur	6-8	5 to 10	55	Dark
Lavatera	6-8	7-14	70-75	Dark
Linaria	4-6	7-14	65	Dark
Lisianthus	12+	10 days	70	Light
Lobelia	10-12	14-21	70	Light
Lupine	6-10	14-28	70	Dark or Light
Malva	6-8	14-21	60	Dark
Marigold	6	5 to 10	70	Dark or Light
Melampodium	8	10-14	65-70	Dark
Millet	6-8	3-7	70-75	Light
Mina Firecracker Vine	4-6	15-20	70-75	Dark-Soak
Monarda	6-8	21-28	65	Light
Lunaria-Money Plant	6-8	10-14	70	Dark
Morning Glory	4-6	1-14	70	Dark or Light
Nasturtium	4-6	10-14	70	Dark or Light
Nicotiana	6-8	10 to 15	70	Light
Nierembergia	8-10	15 days	70-75	Light
Osteospermum	6-8	10-14	70-75	Light
Pansy (Viola)	8-10	5 to 10	65	Dark
Passiflora	10-15	30-90(?)	70-85	Light-Soak
Pennisetum	8-10	14-21	70	Light
Pentas	8-10	14-21	65-70	Light
Petunia	10	5 to 10	70	Light
Phlox	8	5 to 10	65	Dark
Platycodon	8	6 to 10	70	Light
Plectranthus	4-6	5-7	70-75	Light
Poppy	6-8	14 days	60-70	Dark
Portulaca	10	7-10	70	Light
Potentilla	8	21-28	65	Light
Pyrethrum	8-10	14-21	70	Dark or Light
Rhodochiton	8-10	14-45	70	Light
Rudbeckia	6-8	14 days	70	Dark or Light
Ruellia	10-12	5 to 7	70-75	Dark or Light
Salpiglossis	8-10	20-30	60-70	Dark
Salvia	8-10	10-15	70-75	Light
Sanvitalia	6-8	7-14	70	Dark
Sedum	8-10	10-14	65-70	Light
Shasta Daisy	8-10	10-12	60-65	Light
Silene	8-10	7-14	65-70	Light
Snapdragon	10	5 to 10	65	Light
Stipa	8-10	4-6	65-75	Light
Stock	10	10 to 15	70	Dark or Light
Statice	6-8	14-21	70	Dark or Light
Strawberry	8-10	10-15 days	70	Dark
Sweet Pea	6-8	14 days	55	Dark
Sunflowers	4-6	7-14	70	Dark or Light
Tecoma	8	3-5 days	70-75	Light
Thunbergia	6-8	7-12	70-80	Dark
Tithonia	6	7-14	70	Dark or Light
Torenia	10-12	7-10	70-75	Light
Tritoma	6-8	14-28	70	Light
Verbena	10	15 to 20	65	Dark
Vinca	12	10 to 15	70	Dark
Viola	6-8	12 days	70	Dark
Zinnia	6	5 to 10	70-80	Dark

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Plant	Approximate Number of Weeks Before Last Frost Date to Start Seeds Indoors	Time Seeds Take to Germinate (Days) This Can Really Fluctuate	Temp. (^oF)	Light/Dark Requirement For Germination
Basil	6-8	5-10	70	Dark
Catnip	6-8	7 to 10	70	Dark
Chamomile	6-8	10-15	70	Dark
Chives	6-8	8-14	70	Dark
Chevil	6-8	10-14	60-70	Dark
Coriander	6-8	10-14	70	Dark
Dill	6	7 to 10	70	Dark
Eucalyptus	6-8	15-20	70	Light
Feverfew	6-8	7-14	70	Dark
Fennel	6-8	7-14	70	Dark
Lavender	6-8	10-20	70	Dark
Lemon Balm	6-8	14-21	70	Dark
Mint	6-8	10-15	70	Dark
Oregano	6-8	7-14	70	Dark
Parsley	6-8	14-21(Soak)	70	Dark
Sage	8	6 to 10	70	Dark
Thyme	8-10	8-20	70	Dark

VEGETABLE CHART

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Plant	Approximate Number of Weeks Before Last Frost Date to Start Seeds Indoors	Time Seeds Take to Germinate (Days) This Can Really Fluctuate	Temp. (^oF)	Light/Dark Requirement For Germination
Broccoli	8	5 to 10	70	Dark or Light
Brussel Sprouts	8	10 days	70	Dark
Cabbage	8	5 to 10	70	Dark or Light
Cantelope-Melons	3-4	10 days	70-75	Dark
Cauliflower	8	5 to 10	70	Dark or Light
Celery	8-10	21 days	70	Light
Cucumber	4-5	5 to 10	85	Dark
Eggplant	8	5 to 10	70	Dark
Kohlrabi	8	10 days	70	Dark
Leeks	10-12	14-21	70	Dark or Light
Lettuce	8	5 to 10	70	Light
Muskmelon	3-4	5 to 10	85	Dark
Okra	2-4	7 days	70-75	Dark
Onions	10-12	10 days	70	Dark
Pepper	8	5 to 10	80	Dark or Light
Pumpkins	3-4	5 to 10	70	Light
Squash	3-4	5 to 10	85	Dark
Tomato	6	5 to 10	80	Dark or Light
Watermelon	3-4	5 to 10	85	Dark