I just created a massive 20x50 Sq feet area in front of my house, just so I can go hig wild on planting veriety of flowers. Instead of getting grown plants for instant gratification, I have decided to go with the economical approach. Have set up a 48" T8 CoolLight fixture in the basement where I average about 62degrees during peak winter. The whole set up is right next to my furnace. My hope is that it will provide some warmth during cold days.

QUestion is, I havent a clue on when to start my seeds. Here is a list of what I have

Flowers:
Hibiscus
Lychnis Lumina Mix
Salvia Blue Queen
Marigold Park's Whopper
Marigold Janie Mix
Celosia Fresh Look Yel
Rudbeckia
Foxglove Camelot Cream
Coneflower Magnus
Blazing Stars Florista
Blazing Stars Florista

Vegetables:
Tomatoes
EggPLants
Green Pepper
Okra
Bell Pepper

Could someone tell me when I can start them? I live in Connecticut, Zone 6. Would like to plan accordingly.

Thanks
V

Your start date is dependant on the last date of frost for your zone. In Connecticut, the last frost date is April 25.

TOMATOES - Seeds should be started six to eight weeks before your last frost date.

EGGPLANT - Seeds should be started six to eight weeks before your last frost date.

GREEN PEPPERS - Seeds should be started eight weeks before your last frost date.

OKRA - Seeds should be directly sown into the ground at beginning two to three weeks after your last frost date. (They don't transplant well.)

BELL PEPPERS - Seeds should be started at least eight weeks before your last frost date.

I hope that helps.