08/28/2026
Can you tell it’s been a bit of a week? 😅 I think my outfit and literally making this up on the fly speak for themselves.
This is the question I’ve been getting asked about the most. What do you transplant and what do you direct sow? More difficult and sporadic germinating crops go in trays and the rest gets direct sown.
I’m in zone 8 in southern bc, Canada.
Timing:
Start seeds for transplants in August and transplant in early October. A cold frame can extend this window but if you’re using low tunnels in the field I wouldn’t push it much last mid October.
Direct seed outdoors in late September through early October- the soil is the best temperature then and usually there’s enough rain to germinate the seeds. In a cold frame direct seeding can be done through the entire fall as the soil won’t be as cold or wet as the outdoors.
A cold frame gives wiggle room but low tunnels and field planting creates a tighter timeline as plants are more vulnerable.
Any more questions? Got a crop I didn’t list? Drop the question below 👇🏼
