When to Start Seeds Indoors by Zone (2026 Guide)
The exact seed-starting schedule for Zones 3–9. Includes a zone-by-zone table, last frost averages, and how to calculate your personal start window so nothing gets planted too early — or too late.
Zone-specific planting guides, frost date tools, and seed-starting schedules — written for real gardeners.
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Add your plants, zone, and beds. Cloche gives you the exact care schedule — so you never miss a planting window again.
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