Of course not! There are many veggies that love a little cold in the beginning. Planting these now will give you a great jump start on your gardening season, plus you can begin to enjoy fresh veggies well before your summer vegetables come in.
A few plants that can be started right from seeds in your garden include:
- Spinach
- Chard
- Lettuce
- Radishes
- Kale
- Peas
Spinach and lettuce start sprouting at temperatures between 35 and 40 degrees!
It’s also a great time to get your summer bulbs in the ground. Here’s a list of bulbs you can begin planting once ground temps are just above freezing:
This should help get rid of any gardeners itch to plant!
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