Another warmer day after a noisy night, the peepers are loving these conditions. It is making me think of all the things that have to be done before summer. Need to finish up the firewood, fencing, the lawn will soon need to be mowed, and the garden will soon have to be planted.
Given the fact that fertilizer has doubled in price this year, I have no doubt in my mind that the price of transplants will be through the roof this year as well. So if you are thinking about starting transplants inside, the time is last week, haha.
There are still some things you are not too late to get started, but time is running out. This guide will help you figure out when things need to be planted.
2022 Planting Calendar: When to Plant Vegetables for Places in Nova Scotia
I know there are slight differences along the South Shore when it comes to a planting timeline, but here are the planting dates for Bridgewater.
Planting Dates for Spring
| Crop |  Based on Frost Dates Based on Moon Dates |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Start Seeds Indoors | Plant Seedlings or Transplants |
Start Seeds Outdoors | |
| Arugula | N/A | N/A | May 22-Jun 5 May 30-Jun 5 |
| Basil | Apr 10-24 Apr 10-16 |
Jun 5-26 Jun 5-14 |
N/A |
| Beets | N/A | N/A | May 22-Jun 12 May 22-29 |
| Bell Peppers | Mar 27-Apr 10 Apr 1-10 |
Jun 12-26 Jun 12-14 |
N/A |
| Broccoli | Apr 10-24 Apr 10-16 |
May 8-29 May 8-15 |
N/A |
| Cabbage | Apr 10-24 Apr 10-16 |
May 8-22 May 8-15 |
N/A |
| Cantaloupes | May 8-15 May 8-15 |
Jun 19-Jul 3 Jun 28-Jul 3 |
N/A |
| Carrots | N/A | N/A | May 1-15 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 10-24 Apr 10-16 |
May 8-29 May 8-15 |
N/A |
| Celery | Mar 27-Apr 10 Apr 1-10 |
Jun 12-26 Jun 12-14 |
N/A |
| Chives | N/A | N/A | May 8-15 May 8-15 |
| Cilantro (Coriander) | N/A | N/A | Jun 5-19 Jun 5-14 |
| Corn | N/A | N/A | Jun 5-19 Jun 5-14 |
| Cucumbers | May 8-15 May 8-15 |
Jun 19-Jul 3 Jun 28-Jul 3 |
N/A |
| Dill | N/A | N/A | May 1-15 May 1-15 |
| Eggplants | Apr 10-24 Apr 10-16 |
Jun 19-Jul 3 Jun 28-Jul 3 |
N/A |
| Green Beans | N/A | N/A | Jun 12-Jul 3 Jun 12-14, Jun 28-Jul 3 |
| Jalapeño Peppers | Mar 27-Apr 10 Apr 1-10 |
Jun 12-26 Jun 12-14 |
N/A |
| Kale | Apr 10-24 Apr 10-16 |
May 8-29 May 8-15 |
N/A |
| Kohlrabi | Apr 24-May 8 Apr 30-May 8 |
May 15-22 May 15 |
N/A |
| Lettuce | Apr 24-May 8 Apr 30-May 8 |
May 22-Jun 19 May 30-Jun 14 |
N/A |
| Okra | N/A | N/A | Jun 19-Jul 3 Jun 28-Jul 3 |
| Onions | N/A | N/A | May 8-29 May 16-29 |
| Oregano | Mar 27-Apr 24 Apr 1-16 |
Jun 5-26 Jun 5-14 |
N/A |
| Parsley | N/A | N/A | May 8-22 May 8-15 |
| Parsnips | N/A | N/A | May 15-Jun 5 May 16-29 |
| Peas | N/A | N/A | Apr 24-May 15 Apr 30-May 15 |
| Potatoes | N/A | N/A | May 29-Jun 19 May 29, Jun 15-19 |
| Pumpkins | May 15-29 May 15 |
Jun 19-Jul 3 Jun 28-Jul 3 |
N/A |
| Radishes | N/A | N/A | Apr 10-May 1 Apr 17-29 |
| Rosemary | Mar 27-Apr 10 Apr 1-10 |
Jun 12-Jul 3 Jun 12-14, Jun 28-Jul 3 |
N/A |
| Sage | Apr 10-24 Apr 10-16 |
Jun 5-19 Jun 5-14 |
N/A |
| Spinach | N/A | N/A | Apr 24-May 15 Apr 30-May 15 |
| Sweet Potatoes | May 8-15 |
Jun 19-Jul 3 Jun 19-27 |
N/A |
| Swiss Chard | Apr 24-May 8 Apr 30-May 8 |
May 15-22 May 15 |
N/A |
| Thyme | Mar 27-Apr 24 Apr 1-16 |
Jun 5-26 Jun 5-14 |
N/A |
| Tomatoes | Apr 10-24 Apr 10-16 |
Jun 12-Jul 3 Jun 12-14, Jun 28-Jul 3 |
N/A |
| Turnips | N/A | N/A | May 8-29 May 16-29 |
| Watermelons | May 8-15 May 8-15 |
Jun 19-Jul 3 Jun 28-Jul 3 |
N/A |
| Zucchini | May 8-22 May 8-15 |
Jun 19-Jul 3 Jun 28-Jul 3 |
N/A |
A lot of folks started gardening a couple years ago due to the boredom of lock down. Now there are many looking at growing their own vegetables fearing the cost of buying produce.
If you are getting into gardening for the first time here are some things to watch out for.
Common Mistakes Made While Growing Seeds Indoors
https://www.gardenbetty.com/the-no-brainer-guide-to-starting-seeds-indoors/
