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Planting Dates Contingent On The Final Frost

Wednesday, 03/30/11 12:08pm

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Jane Lindholm, Produced by Ric Cengeri

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UVM Extension Master Gardener Program Coordinator Nancy Hulett says that you need to know the frost-free date in your area. This varies by what climate zone in which you live. You can then back time from that date to determine when to start your seeds.

Hulett,  Mike Lizotte of American Meadows and Tom Stearns of High Mowing Seeds offer advice on how to raise vegetables, herbs and flowers from seeds.

Click Listen to hear Jane Lindholm's interview with these seed experts.

From Vermont Edition: Gardening Starts With The Seeds

Planting Dates Contingent On The Final Frost

UVM Extension Master Gardener Program Coordinator Nancy Hulett says when to plant is determined by the climate zone in which you live.

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