Starting Seeds - Simple Instructions from Several Sowers and a Bot

Starting Seeds - Simple Instructions from Several Sowers and a Bot

I found some really great seed starting charts put out by Fedco and Johnny’s Seeds that I’ve linked below. They include details about how to sow different types of seed. I figured I’d be able to find a few more charts with a simple web search, but I wasn’t able to find anything that was as comprehensive as I would have liked. Soo (no pun intended), I asked OpenAI’s ChatGPT to make me a chart. Check it out and see how you think it compares to the other charts. And just for fun, the AI-RT work below was generated by Adobe Firefly.



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Fedco Seeds

HERB GROWING CHART VEGETABLE GROWING CHART FLOWER GROWING CHART


Johnny's Seeds

HERB GROWING GUIDE COMPARISON CHART - Sowing, Germination and Maturation Times, Seeding Methods, Sunlight Requirements, Mature Height & Spread, Hardiness Zones



AND HERE IS THE CHART BY CHAT GPT:


Herb Type Planting Depth Germination Time Ideal Temperature Special Requirements Uses Interesting Fact
Anise Hyssop Surface 14-21 days 60-70°F (15-21°C) Requires light for germination, well-drained soil Culinary, Medicinal, Tea Anise hyssop leaves have a licorice-like flavor
Basil Surface 5-10 days 70-85°F (21-29°C) Moist soil, full sun Culinary, Medicinal, Aromatic Basil is used in various cuisines worldwide
Borage Surface 7-14 days 60-70°F (15-21°C) Prefers direct seeding, keep soil moist Culinary, Medicinal, Companion Plant Borage flowers are edible and taste like cucumber
Calendula Surface 7-14 days 70-75°F (21-24°C) Moist, well-drained soil, full sun Medicinal, Culinary, Ornamental Calendula petals are edible and used in salads
Chamomile Surface 7-14 days 60-70°F (15-21°C) Well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade Medicinal, Tea, Aromatic Chamomile tea is known for its calming effects
Chives Surface 7-14 days 60-70°F (15-21°C) Well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade Culinary, Ornamental Chives add a mild onion flavor to dishes
Cilantro Surface 7-14 days 60-75°F (15-24°C) Moist, well-drained soil, light shade Culinary, Medicinal, Aromatic Cilantro leaves are used in various cuisines
Dill Surface 7-21 days 60-70°F (15-21°C) Moist, well-drained soil, full sun Culinary, Medicinal, Aromatic Dill is used in pickling and seasoning
Fennel Surface 7-14 days 60-70°F (15-21°C) Rich, well-drained soil, full sun Culinary, Medicinal, Aromatic Fennel seeds are used as a spice
Lavender Surface 14-28 days 70-75°F (21-24°C) Well-drained soil, full sun Culinary, Medicinal, Aromatic Lavender is known for its soothing fragrance
Lemon Balm Surface 10-14 days 60-70°F (15-21°C) Moist, well-drained soil, partial shade Culinary, Medicinal, Tea Lemon balm leaves have a citrusy scent
Lemon Grass Surface 7-21 days 70-85°F (21-29°C) Rich, well-drained soil, full sun Culinary, Medicinal, Aromatic Lemongrass is used in Asian cuisines
Marjoram Surface 7-14 days 60-70°F (15-21°C) Well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade Culinary, Medicinal, Aromatic Marjoram is often used in Italian dishes
Mint Surface 10-14 days 60-70°F (15-21°C) Moist, well-drained soil, partial shade Culinary, Medicinal, Tea Mint leaves are used in beverages and cooking
Oregano Surface 7-14 days 60-70°F (15-21°C) Well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade Culinary, Medicinal, Aromatic Oregano is a staple herb in Italian cuisine
Parsley Surface 14-21 days 70-75°F (21-24°C) Moist, well-drained soil, partial shade Culinary, Medicinal, Garnish Parsley is often used as a garnish
Rosemary Surface 14-21 days 70-85°F (21-29°C) Well-drained soil, full sun Culinary, Medicinal, Aromatic Rosemary has a pine-like fragrance
Sage Surface 10-21 days 60-70°F (15-21°C) Well-drained soil, full sun Culinary, Medicinal, Aromatic Sage leaves have a savory flavor
Savory Surface 14-21 days 70-80°F (21-27°C) Moist, well-drained soil, full sun Culinary, Medicinal, Aromatic Savory adds a peppery flavor to dishes
Stevia Surface 7-14 days 70-75°F (21-24°C) Moist, well-drained soil, partial shade Culinary, Medicinal, Sweetener Stevia leaves are used as a natural sweetener
Thyme Surface 14-28 days 60-70°F (15-21°C) Well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade Culinary, Medicinal, Aromatic Thyme is commonly used in cooking
Sweetgrass Surface 14-21 days 70-75°F (21-24°C) Moist, well-drained soil, full sun Medicinal, Basket Weaving Sweetgrass is used in indigenous crafts
Sweet Flag Surface 14-28 days 65-75°F (18-24°C) Moist, wet soil, full sun to partial shade Medicinal, Fragrance Sweet flag has aromatic rhizomes
Wormwood Surface 14-21 days 60-70°F (15-21°C) Well-drained, sandy soil, full sun Medicinal, Insect Repellent Wormwood leaves repel insects
Mexican Oregano Surface 7-14 days 70-80°F (21-27°C) Well-drained soil, full sun Culinary, Medicinal, Aromatic Mexican oregano has a strong flavor
Rose Geranium Surface 7-21 days 70-80°F (21-27°C) Well-drained soil, full sun Medicinal, Aromatic Rose geranium has a rose-like scent
Sage Surface 10-21 days 60-70°F (15-21°C) Well-drained soil, full sun Culinary, Medicinal, Aromatic Sage leaves have a savory flavor
Pineapple Sage Surface 7-21 days 70-80°F (21-27°C) Well-drained soil, full sun Culinary, Aromatic Pineapple sage leaves have a pineapple aroma
Green Myrtle Surface 28-56 days 65-75°F (18-24°C) Well-drained soil, full sun Medicinal, Aromatic Green myrtle has medicinal properties
Wormwood Surface 14-21 days 60-70°F (15-21°C) Well-drained, sandy soil, full sun Medicinal, Insect Repellent Wormwood leaves repel insects