Grow Your Garden the Easy Way —
By Planting Seeds!

Seeds are nature's miracles — they're little packets of energy just waiting for you to plant them. Now, the new EZfromSEED Web site shows you everything you need to know about growing plants from seed.

To help new seed starters, we surveyed gardeners and seed suppliers and came up with a list of the Top Ten Easiest Plants to Grow from Seed.These are no-fuss, no-muss garden workhorses that will provide you with fresh vegetables and flowers all summer long.

Prepare, Plant, Grow, and Enjoy

The key to success is to follow three simple steps: PREPARE the garden area for planting, PLANT the seeds, and GROW the plants by watering and weeding until they're up and growing strong. Then sit back and ENJOY!

Top 10 easiest plants to grow from seed

beans  |  cucumbers  |  lettuce   |  peas  |  pumpkins  |  radishes  |  squash  |  cosmos  |  sunflowers  |  zinnias

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant? Some plants can withstand cool temperatures while others thrive in the heat. The seed packet will tell you when to plant, usually based on your average last spring frost date.

How do I know my last spring frost date? The easiest way is to ask a gardening neighbor. Or contact your cooperative extension office or Master Gardeners program.

How do I know when my garden soil is dry enough and ready to plant in early spring? The ideal soil will be moist but not soggy — think wrung-out sponge. Pick up a handful of soil, form it into a ball, and squeeze it. If water drips out, it's probably too wet to plant.