PLANTOMETRY

Seed Starting Calculator

Know exactly when to start seeds

Pick a crop and your key date. Plantometry counts back from frost or your transplant date to tell you when to sow indoors, when to move plants out, and when direct sowing is an option.

Seed-starting timing is crop-specific, so a crop is required here.
The average last spring frost for your area. Look it up by ZIP if unsure.
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Default for Calendula: 5 weeks. Override if you like.

Your sowing timeline

  1. Start seeds indoors
    July 5, 2026

    Sow in trays about 5 weeks before your last frost.

  2. Transplant / plant out
    August 9, 2026

    cool-season/hardy annual; timing can be earlier than warm-season annuals

  3. Direct sow (alternative)
    August 9, 2026

    direct sow after danger of frost per Johnny's; experienced growers may use cooler-season slots