Frost dates and seed-starting guides
Learn how to interpret frost dates, schedule indoor sowing and protect plants during cold weather.
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FROST DATESHow to read frost dates and freeze probabilities
Understand the 10%, 30% and 50% freeze probabilities, temperature thresholds and local conditions behind a frost date.
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SEED STARTINGWhen to start seeds indoors
Work backwards from an outdoor planting date to plan your indoor seed-starting window.
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FROST PROTECTIONHow to protect plants from frost
Check the forecast, cover vulnerable plants and move containers indoors before a cold night.
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