Yes = Best method OK = Possible but results will vary No = Not recommended

Vegetable

Direct Seed

Transplant

Comments

Bean

Yes

OK

Transplants are possible, but direct seeding is better.

Beets

Yes

OK

Transplants are possible, but direct seeding is better.

Broccoli

OK

Yes

Transplants allow earlier harvest.

Cabbage

OK

Yes

Transplants allow earlier harvest.

Carrots

Yes

No

Takes 2-3 weeks to sprout, keep moist. Thin early for best results.

Cauliflower

OK

Yes

Thin early, don’t let seedlings get crowded. Can be difficult.

Celery

OK

Yes

Slow to germinate, 2-3 weeks.

Chard

Yes

Yes

Transplants allow earlier harvest

Collards

Yes

Yes

Transplants allow earlier harvest

Corn

Yes

OK

Birds love newly sprouted corn.

Cucumbers

Yes

Yes

Take care with roots when transplanting.

Eggplant

No

Yes

Needs a long, warm growing season so transplants are best

Garlic

Yes

No

Grows from clove. Plant in fall.

Kale

Yes

Yes

Transplants allow earlier harvest

Onion

Yes

Yes

Also can be grown from sets (small seedlings or bulbs).

Lettuce

Yes

Yes

Protect from slugs.

Peppers

No

Yes

Needs a long, warm growing season so transplants are best.

Radish

Yes

No

Thin early for best results.

Spinach

Yes

OK

Protect from slugs.

Squash

Yes

OK

Take care with roots when transplanting.

Tomatoes

No

Yes

Needs a long, warm growing season so transplants are best.