Tomatoes: Start tomato seeds indoors to give them a solid head start before the warmer months. By March, they’ll be sturdy enough to be planted outside after the last frost.
Peppers: Whether sweet or hot, peppers need a long growing season. Starting them now will ensure strong, healthy plants ready for planting in March or early April.
Broccoli: Broccoli grows best in cool weather. Starting seeds indoors now means you'll have hearty plants ready to go as soon as the ground is workable in early spring.
Cabbage: Like broccoli, cabbage thrives in cooler temperatures. Starting seeds indoors now gives you strong seedlings that will be perfect for transplanting in March.
Cauliflower: This cool-season crop benefits from an early start. By starting cauliflower seeds now, you'll be ready to plant out strong transplants as soon as temperatures rise above freezing.
Lettuce: For an early spring harvest, lettuce seeds can be started indoors. Transplant seedlings outside in March to enjoy fresh, homegrown greens as early as possible.
Herbs (Basil, Parsley, and Thyme): Herbs like basil, parsley, and thyme thrive with an early start indoors. Starting them now means you’ll have fresh herbs for your garden by March when the weather begins to warm up.