A lot of gardeners, especially new ones, don’t know whether to sow seeds for their veggies and herbs or buy transplants at the garden center. Here’s a guide.
Sow Seed Directly (follow seed packet instructions)
Beans
Carrots
Corn
Cucumbers
Lettuces/Greens
Melon
Peas
Radishes
Squash
Sow a mix of lettuces in a container for a colorful, edible display. Photo courtesy Ball Horticulture
Buy Transplants
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Eggplant
Peppers
Tomatoes
Top 10 Herbs to Grow
Basil*
Chives*
Cilantro/Coriander*
Dill*
Fennel*
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Sage
Thyme
* Easy to grow from seeds, but transplants available at garden centers.
Many Indiana gardeners grow tender rosemary in a pot. (C) Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp