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Once again I missed starting my garden. Here’s relivant info for next year

Columbus Ohio is zone 5B
Expected last frost free date is March 30 – April 30
Back up starting seeds according to the table below:
Vegetable # Weeks Flowers # weeks Herbs # Weeks
Artichoke 10-12 Ageratum 6-8 Basil 6-8
Broccoli 5-7 Alyssum 8-12 Catnip 8-12
Brussels Sprouts 5-7 Batchelor Button 4-6 Chamomile 8-12
Cabbage 5-7 Calendula 6-8 Chervil 6-8
Cantaloupe 3-4 Coleus 12-14 Chives 12-14
Cauliflower 5-7 Dahlia 4-6 Coriander 6-8
Celery 7-12 Daisy 6-8 Dill 6-8
Chinese Cabbage 5-7 Fuchsia 18-20 Feverfew 8-12
Collards 5-7 Godetia 4-6 Lemon Balm 6-8
Cucumbers 3-4 Impatiens 12-14 Mint 12-14
Eggplant 6-8 Lobelia 12-14 Oregano 12-14
Kale 4-6 Marigold 5-6 Parsley 12-14
Leeks 10-12 Nasturtium 4-6 Sage 6-8
Lettuce 5-7 Nemesia 6-8 Savory 6-8
Okra 2-4 Pansy 12-14 Thyme 8-12
Onion 10-12 Petunia 8-12
Pepper 8-10 Poppy 12-14
Pumpkin 2-4 Snapdragon 8-12
Spinach 6-8 Sweet Pea 8-12
Squash 3-4 Zinnia 5-6
Swiss Chard 6-8
Tomato 6-8
Watermelon 5-7