when is the best time to plant flower seeds in ohio

Plants flowers in Ohio after the threat of frost has passed. Ohio's hardiness zone 5 climate makes for an ideal three-season growing span. Depending on the type of flowers, plant between the late May to mid-October, before the first frost. Check the USDA hardiness map for Ohio's frost dates.

1. What month do you plant flower seeds?
2. When should I plant flower seeds outside?
3. Is it too early to plant flower seeds?
4. What can I plant now in Ohio?

What month do you plant flower seeds?

Native and Flower Seeds

The best time to plant is August-November, but they can be planted from August-April. Seeds germinate better if planted outside by using the winter weather to break the seed dormancy.

When should I plant flower seeds outside?

Seeds for cool season flowers can be sown directly into the ground during April. They do well with the remaining cool weather and provide late-spring blooms. At the end of April, warm-season flowers can be seeded outdoors as well.

Is it too early to plant flower seeds?

Seeds sown too early will result in bigger plants which then need to be potted up into bigger containers which quickly take over your seed starting area/house and cost you more money is potting soil, organic fertilizer and pots. ... Tomato plants grow and yield best when they are transplanted before they begin to flower.

What can I plant now in Ohio?

Succession planting

• Arugula, beets, lettuce, radish and turnips- 25 to 40 days to harvest.
• Kohlrabi and spinach- 40 to 50 days.
• Bush beans, broccoli, and cucumbers- 60 to 70 days, plant in four-week increments.
• Cabbage and carrots- 70 + days.