Seeds may also be coated, pelleted, primed or treated with fungicides. Request the germination percentage for the seed lots that you purchase. Boston, MA.Always purchase high quality seed from a reputable source that is tested for germination rates, uniform emergence and viability. Taylor's Pocket Guide to Vegetables, Chanticleer Press Edition. IDG Books Worldwide, Inc., Foster City, CA. Knott's Handbook for Vegetable Growers 4th edition. Pennsylvania Flower Growers, Ball Publishing. ~Direct seed about the same time you transplant for fall harvests. *** In Pennsylvania the last frost is typically between May 1 and 25. ** Reduce day temperatures by 5 to 10 degrees F when the weather is cloudy. Harvesting characteristics: Zucchini, yellow and other elongate types when 5 to 8 inches long and skin is tender, skin must be very tender on patty pan and round types and be 2 to 4 inches in diameter.Harvesting characteristics: When tendril nearest stem attachment turns brown and shrivels.Harvesting characteristics: When melon begins to detach from stem.Harvesting characteristics: When 3 - 4 inches long for pickling, 6-10 inches for slicing and fully green, yellow fruit should be discarded. When to plant outdoors: 1 week after last frost.Optimal growing temperatures** day: 70-90☏ night: 60-70☏.Temperature range for optimal germination: 75-95☏.Indoor growing time prior to transplanting: 3 to 4 weeks. Harvesting characteristics: When glossy in color and of satisfactory size for the cultivar and before seeds mature and darken.When to plant outdoors: when night temperatures are above 50☏.Optimal growing temperatures** day: 70-80☏ night: 65-70☏.Temperature range for optimal germination: 75-90☏.Indoor growing time prior to transplanting: 7 to 9 weeks.Harvesting characteristics: When glossy in color and firm, either 'green' mature or final color maturity for the type and maturity.Optimal growing temperatures** day: 70-80☏ night: 60-70☏.Temperature range for optimal germination: 75-85☏.Indoor growing time prior to transplanting: 6 to 8 weeks.Harvesting characteristics: when evenly colored and firm.When to plant outdoors: After last frost.Suited for plastic mulch and drip irrigation: Yes.Cool-Season or Warm-Season Crop: Warm-season.Optimal growing temperatures** day: 70-80☏ night: 60-65☏.Harvesting characteristics: When outer petioles can be pulled anytime for immediate use, fully mature when about 3 inches by 21 inches.When to plant outdoors: after last frost.Cool-Season or Warm-Season Crop: Cool/warm-season.Optimal growing temperatures** day: 65-75☏ night: 55-65☏.Temperature range for optimal germination: 60-70☏.Indoor growing time prior to transplanting: 10 to 12 weeks.Harvesting characteristics: Green or bunching onion - when desired bulb onion - when above-ground leaves fall, allow to cure 1 - 2 days, thinnings can be used anytime.When to plant outdoors: 4 weeks before last frost.Suited for plastic mulch and drip irrigation: yes.Optimal growing temperatures** day: 60-70☏ night: 45-55☏.Temperature range for optimal germination: 65-80☏.Indoor growing time prior to transplanting: 9 to 11 weeks.Harvesting characteristics: when heads are firm and glossy.When to plant outdoors: 1-2 weeks before last frost~.Optimal growing temperatures** day: 60-70☏ night: 60-70☏.Temperature range for optimal germination: 65-75☏.Indoor growing time prior to transplanting: 5 to 7 weeks.Harvesting characteristics: when plump, firm and glossy.When to plant outdoors: 5 weeks after last frost.Harvesting characteristics: when buds are tight and head is compact.Harvesting characteristics: when head is compact but before curd opens and becomes "ricey".When to plant outdoors: 4 weeks before last frost~.Optimal growing temperatures** day: 60-70☏ night: 55-60☏.Harvesting characteristics: When heads are solid but not yet cracking.When to plant outdoors: 4 weeks before last frost***~.Suited for plastic mulch and drip irrigation: No.Cool-Season or Warm-Season Crop: Cool-season.Optimal growing temperatures** day: 60-70☏ night: 50-60☏.Temperature range for optimal germination: 70-80☏.Indoor growing time prior to transplanting: 5 to 6 weeks.
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