Comments on: When to Start Seeds Indoors: A Seed-Starting Guide for Low-Desert Vegetables https://growinginthegarden.com/when-to-start-seeds-indoors-a-seed-starting-guide-for-low-desert-vegetables/ Helping gardeners succeed, even in tough conditions. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 21:37:55 +0000 hourly 1 By: Angela Judd https://growinginthegarden.com/when-to-start-seeds-indoors-a-seed-starting-guide-for-low-desert-vegetables/#comment-6973 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 02:09:20 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=9998#comment-6973 In reply to Joan.

Generally you use burlap in place of mulch. If you’re going to use mulch, you don’t need to use burlap.

]]> By: Joan https://growinginthegarden.com/when-to-start-seeds-indoors-a-seed-starting-guide-for-low-desert-vegetables/#comment-6972 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:09:40 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=9998#comment-6972 I will plant my seeds outside in the next week. Should I put burlap on top of the soil and then add mulch on top of the burlap or mulch first and then burlap?

]]> By: Angela Judd https://growinginthegarden.com/when-to-start-seeds-indoors-a-seed-starting-guide-for-low-desert-vegetables/#comment-2922 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:00:52 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=9998#comment-2922 In reply to Kylene.

It will probably be fine. I’m having the same issue with summer seed starting this year as well. Luckily Arizona Worm Farm said that they will have tomato starts ready to go in late July or August, so that is also an option. Best of luck to you and enjoy your vacation!

]]> By: Kylene https://growinginthegarden.com/when-to-start-seeds-indoors-a-seed-starting-guide-for-low-desert-vegetables/#comment-2917 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:11:32 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=9998#comment-2917 Hi Angela,
Thank you so much for all of this great info! We don’t get back from a trip until July 10th. Do you think it would be too late to start tomatoes then?

]]> By: Karlynsia https://growinginthegarden.com/when-to-start-seeds-indoors-a-seed-starting-guide-for-low-desert-vegetables/#comment-799 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 01:23:46 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=9998#comment-799 Thank you so much! I wish I would have read this before I planted my seeds in my seed trays. I planted cabbage, kale, and collards so I will follow these directions once they start sprouting. I have them in my Arizona room, but at night I’ll move them inside and then in the mornings I’ll water and put them back in the Arizona room. I know I can do this lol.

]]> By: Karlynsia https://growinginthegarden.com/when-to-start-seeds-indoors-a-seed-starting-guide-for-low-desert-vegetables/#comment-798 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 01:23:18 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=9998#comment-798 Thank you so much! I wish I would have read this before I planted my seeds in my seed trays. I planted cabbage, kale, and collards so I will follow these directions once they start sprouting. I have them in my Arizona room, but at night I’ll move them inside and then in the mornings I’ll water and put them back in the Arizona room. I know I can do this lol.

]]> By: Angela Judd https://growinginthegarden.com/when-to-start-seeds-indoors-a-seed-starting-guide-for-low-desert-vegetables/#comment-761 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:13:23 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=9998#comment-761 In reply to Melinda Jones.

So glad it’s helpful. It is too hot in the garage during the summer in Arizona to start the seeds. Indoor temps are much better and some crops like lettuce and onions prefer even cooler weather (60-70F) before sprouting.

]]> By: Melinda Jones https://growinginthegarden.com/when-to-start-seeds-indoors-a-seed-starting-guide-for-low-desert-vegetables/#comment-760 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 20:00:05 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=9998#comment-760 Thank you for such a helpful list of when to plant seeds. It can be confusing! I have a question on starting the seeds. I have a large light stand in my garage and am hoping to start the seeds out there but am worried about it still being too hot in September. What are the best temperatures to start the seeds in? P.S. I love your calendar!

]]> By: Angela Judd https://growinginthegarden.com/when-to-start-seeds-indoors-a-seed-starting-guide-for-low-desert-vegetables/#comment-514 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 01:25:03 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=9998#comment-514 In reply to Hydee.

So glad it was helpful. I found myself wondering and figured others had questions about it as well. Thanks for letting me know. Best of luck with your garden.

]]> By: Hydee https://growinginthegarden.com/when-to-start-seeds-indoors-a-seed-starting-guide-for-low-desert-vegetables/#comment-511 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 22:29:09 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=9998#comment-511 Angela, this is incredibly helpful! I was really unsure about how long many of the plants should grow indoors and hence when they should be started in order to plant outside at the correct time. Thanks for the chart!

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