Texas Growers when to start

[Bika]

I do relize that there are general forms on whento start. But for Texans when do yall start the seed process? "Month" or "temp"

 

[leverhead]

Here in Houston, I'm planing on starting my seeds in late January, to go in the ground for mid March. Look up your last frost date, then back up 6-7 weeks.

 

[Bika]

It states the end of march. Cant wait

 

[BarG]

Your a bit further north so I would recommend late feb. to march. I had to restart mine in march [central tex.] and it was easier temp wise, and great rain wise for 2012. I was able to locate seedlings to a covered outdoor area sooner, and planting worked out great.

 

[Bika]

Start the seeds in late feb?

 

[BarG]

Start indoors in late feb-to early march should be fine, be sure to pay close attn. to faqs a top of forum and seed starting mix for healthy seedlings. I have most materials for making a plant starter greenhouse for next year that I will put to use.

 

[Bika]

I was thinking of the green house as well. To at least start the plants, thank you for the info BarG

 

[Shelgeyr]

Do you ever start early in a greenhouse and transplant? Do you know if that works well? I haven't tried it yet, but intend to unless more experienced people convince me not to.

I'm in a suburb of Dallas so I figured you might be one to ask.

Thanks in advance for any knowledge and/or opinions you might have on the matter.

 

[Knucklehead]

Do you ever start early in a greenhouse and transplant? Do you know if that works well? I haven't tried it yet, but intend to unless more experienced people convince me not to.

I'm in a suburb of Dallas so I figured you might be one to ask.

Thanks in advance for any knowledge and/or opinions you might have on the matter.

Just about all of us start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplant. We transplant about 2 weeks after our last expected frost. Here is a good thread to determine your average last frost date. Plug in your zip code. http://fairtradetobacco.com/showthread.php?781-Last-and-First-Frost-Date-When-Is-It-Really

Can one of the moderators make this a sticky? It's an excellent resource.

 

[deluxestogie]

Can one of the moderators make this a sticky? It's an excellent resource.

It is now stuck.

Bob

 

[Chicken]

Here in Houston, I'm planing on starting my seeds in late January, to go in the ground for mid March. Look up your last frost date, then back up 6-7 weeks.

well im in florida, and from what ive read, im on the same schedule as you texans.

i will be starting indoors around feb. and plant outside around mid april,

i seen mention of a green house, and yes i used one for many years but this year we are going big-time,

i have a very large indoor area, to start my seedlings till they are at least 6 '' tall,

 

[Bika]

Yes I do, I will start at the end of this month and dependig on the size I might move them to a bigger pot if they out grow the planters before the temp is good enough to move outside.

Do you ever start early in a greenhouse and transplant? Do you know if that works well? I haven't tried it yet, but intend to unless more experienced people convince me not to.

I'm in a suburb of Dallas so I figured you might be one to ask.

Thanks in advance for any knowledge and/or opinions you might have on the matter.

 

[Shelgeyr]

AlabamaKnucklehead, thank you very much for the timing info, and the link!