The use of transplants enables the gardener to grow warm season vegetables to maturity outdoors, hasten maturity of cool-season vegetables and achieve a longer bloom period for many annual flowers. Based on usual home temperatures (68° to 72°F) with at least 10 hours of daylight, the average number of weeks needed to grow transplants to the proper sizes are indicated below. Subtract the number of weeks listed from the average date of the last spring frost in your locality to determine planting dates. Less favorable growing conditions may require the longer period of time.
This guide provides information for the Alaska gardener on how to start transplants from seed and how to take care of and plant them after germination. It is a useful resource for all gardeners, from transplanting novices to seasoned growers.
