The right time for sowing vegetable seeds varies according to the weather experienced in the spring.� A cold spring will mean the ideal time is later than if it was a warm spring.

The soil takes time to warm up, to reach the right temperature for seeds to germinate.

Weeds are a good indicator.� If it is warm enough for weed seeds to grow, it will be warm enough for some vegetable seeds to be planted.

Look out for the first seed leaves of weeds.

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As soon as the weeds appear, hoe them out.

Read the back of the seed packet to see the recommended time� period for planting.

Listen to the weather forecast & cover the seeds & seedlings when frost is expected.