To determine when to start seeds indoors, take a look at the seed packet. Each seed packet will clearly state when to start the seed by referencing the last frost date. This is why it is so important to know your last expected frost date. It is easiest to determine when to plant seeds by creating a seed log book to keep track of dates and plant needs. You can download mine for free by clicking here! Make a list of each plant you’ll be starting, then work to figure out when to start the plants by subtracting the number of weeks prior to the last frost date that it is recommended to start the seeds. For example, if my last frost date is June 10th, and I’d like to start broccoli which can be started 7-9 weeks before the last expected frost date, I can start my broccoli seeds anywhere between April 8th-April 22nd. Complete this process early each year to give you ample time to start seeds that need a little more time. Of course, you can always start these seeds a little later, but this will decrease the number of growing days, which are like gold for cold climate gardeners. The beauty of starting seeds indoors is that it allows you to get a jumpstart on your summer garden to extend the number of growing days! This allows you to grow plants with a very long harvest period such as broccoli and cauliflower.