Once your seeds are written down in order of which to plant first, you’ll need to schedule actual dates. How to schedule your crops to create a planting calendar Start with the earliest seeds to be planted at the top left-hand side of the first sheet. This table will become your planting calendar. Once you have your seeds in order of their first planting date, use the scheduling table at the end of your garden planner to write down the crops in order in the top row. Use the first date that the seeds will be taken out of their packet (either indoors or outdoors) when putting them in order. Some seeds will be planted indoors (indoor seed starting), while others can be planted directly into your garden soil outside (direct seeding). Lay the packets out on a flat surface and put them in order of the date that the seeds are to be first planted. The first step is to sort through your seeds, either using the catalog/website or the packets themselves. (If you don’t yet have your free garden planner, you can grab a copy and read about the previous steps in the garden planning process here). You will have recorded this date earlier in your free garden planner while completing the growing zone step. Seed planting dates are generally referenced to the last spring frost date for your area. Once you’ve selected your crops, it’s time to schedule them out for the year into a planting calendar. How to schedule your plants in the right order You need to go through the process of creating a planting calendar before you start your garden to ensure each crop gets the correct treatment. Some can survive chilly weather, while others will suffer when temperatures drop. Some plants like to be grown indoors for the first few weeks of their lives, while others will do well when planted directly in the ground. If you’ve already selected your garden crops, you’ll have noticed that each plant has different preferences. Having an abundant garden means you can grow the right amount of healthy crops with a reasonable amount of time and effort. Finishing your garden plan for the year Creating a planting schedule
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