Seed Germination Length of Time Posted on 10 Dec 16:22 , 2 comments
We are working on adding more helpful, seed specific articles to our planting guides. Different seeds sometimes require different environments for optimal germination.
For germination techniques, check out The Wonder of Seeds and Germination.
In this tutorial, we are sharing the germination times for different seed varieties under optimal conditions.
Amaranth: 4-10 days
Artichoke: 10-21 days
Asparagus: 21-28 days
Beans: 8-10 days
Beets: 5-8 days to
Broccoli: 10-14 days
Brussels Sprouts: 5-12 days
Cabbage: 5-8 days
Carrots: 14-21 days (or more)
Cauliflower: 10-14 days
Celery: 14-21 days
Chard: 7-14 days
Collards: 5-10 days
Corn: 5-14 days
Cucumber: 3-10 days
Eggplant: 7-14 days
Endive: 14-21 days
Gourd: 7-30 days
Kale: 5-10 days
Kohlrabi: 3-10 days
Lettuce: 5-14 days to germinate
Leek: 10-14 days
Mustard: 5-10 days
Okra: 2-14 days to germinate
Onion: 4-10 days to germinate
Orach: 7-14 days
Parsnips: 14-21 days
Peas: 7-21 days to germinate
Peppers: 7-21 days to germinate
SUPER HOTS may take longer: 21 days or even 28 days
Pumpkin: 5-10 days to germinate
Purslane: 7-10 days
Quinoa: 4-10 days
Radicchio: 5-10 days
Radish: 3-7 days to germinate
Rhubarb: 7-14 days
Rutabaga: 4-7 days
Squash/Zucchini: 7-10 days to germinate
Spinach: 7-14 days to germinate
Tomatillo & Ground Cherry: 7-10 days to germinate
Tomato: 7-14 days to germinate
Turnip: 3-10 days
Borage: 5-14 days
Cornflower: 7-10 days
Marigold: 3-14 days
Nasturtium: 10-14 days
Sunflower: 6-10 days
Melon: 4-10 days
Strawberry: 7 days to 4 weeks
Watermelon: 3-10 days
This list will continue to GROW as we add more varieties.
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Comments
Molly on
So thankful for your education resources! I can tell you are pationate about your customers/ gardeners in general. Keep up the great work!
Kathryn Carroll on
Love your information on seed germination. I would also like to know more information about which seeds need darkness or light, when germinating. Wither the seed should be planted point down or on the side? The depth of the seed to the size of the seed? The type of the soil to the type of plant… any information that will give me better success for seed germination. Thank you