But if you have the time, the materials and can stand the disappointment if it fails then sure give it a try. You might luck out and beat the odds. :)

Or try a compromise approach - start just a few now with the plan to do more at the proper time.

Good luck.

Dave

I'll start my seeds next week, but won't start transplanting in the garden until mid March.

The reason I ask is because I live in the northern part of the country and live in the northern part of my state.

The whole not being able to plant in the ground cause of it being frozen, doesn't apply to me, because I use container gardening.

The other things is what about transplanting early with areas where the main growing season arrives later in the year (end of May).

This is in comparison to southern areas, such as GA, FL, etc.

If I do stuff earlier, it would be hardy things that love cold weather and germinate and grow well in cold weather (spinach, lettuce, etc.) I'm not saying they would be direct sown, rather transplants. I might direct sow them earlier, depending on the weather.

About five years ago here in Nebraska, we had an incredibly mild winter. I put out four of my tomatoes under walls o' water in late FEBRUARY.

Three of them survived. The one that didn't died because it was ripped out of the ground by a deer.

I had tomatoes by the end of May that year!

My seeds are already in their soil cells for this year, and I am eagerly awaiting the first little seedlings! :)

Wow, natal. I am really fascinated with your results. Makes me wonder how my Sungolds would have done under row covers this winter. We have have had a zone 9 winter this year. They continued to bear even after our first few light frosts out in the open.