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Soil Temperatures for Seed Germination and Transplanting Vegetables You've waited all winter to begin your new vegetable garden. According to the calendar, it's just about the right time. But, wait!!!!! If the soil temperature is not right, your seeds may fail to germinate. Both the seedlings that do sprout, and  your garden transplants, can become stunted, or even die. For the absolutely best start to your garden season, plant your vegetables, both seeds and seedlings, when the soil temperatures are optimum to do so. This will help to avoid transplanting shock for your seedlings. Most seeds require warm soil temperatures down to 3 inches deep, to encourage germination.    Use a garden soil thermometer, to check the soil temperature. Simply insert the thermometer to a depth of 2-3 inches. Wait three minutes, then take the reading. Use the chart below to identify the ideal soil temperatures for your vegetables. Gardening Tip: It is also important not to plant seeds above the maximum range. Seeds can literally bake in hot soils.   Ideal Soil Temperature Range for Vegetables: Ideal Temperatures, Degrees in Fahrenheit: Vegetable: Will Germinate at: Ideal Germination at: Transplant Seeds at: Asparagus 50F-90F 70F Beans 60F-90F 80F Beets 40F-90F 80F Broccoli 40F-90F 80F 50F Cabbage 40F-90F 80F 45F Cantaloupe 60F-100F 90F 65F Carrot 40F-90F 80F Cauliflower 40F-90F 80F 45F Celery 40F-80F 70F 45F Chard 40F-90F 80F Corn 50F-100F 80F 60F Cucumber 60F-100F 90F 65F Endive 40F-75F 75F Lettuce 40F-75F 75F Okra 60F-100F 90F 70F Onion 40F-100F 90F 45F Parsley 40F-90F 80F Parsnip 40F-90F 70F Pepper 60F-90F 80F 65F Pumpkin 60F-100F 90F 65F Radish 40F-90F 80F Spinach 40F-80F 75F Squash 60F-100F 90F 65F Tomato 50F-100F 80F 60F Watermelon 60F-110F 90F 65F More on Soil Thermometers ******* Shop For: Composters   Garden Seeds & Supplies Live Plants   Seed Trays Soil Testers Cell Phones Clothing - Fashions Electronic Best Sellers Groceries

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