General Guidelines for Planting Vegetable Seed

Species Average M/s LB DS LB/Acre DS M/Acre TP M/Acre Spacing in the Row (in.) Spacing Between Rows (in.) Planting Depth (in.) Approximate Days to Germination
Beans, Bush 1-2 60 120 1.5 36 1 6-10
Beans, Lima 1-2 60-100 70-120 4-8 24-36 1-2 6-10
Beans, Pole 1.5-2 30-50 45-100 6-8 30-48 1-2 6-10
Beets 40 12 450 2-4 12-24 1 7-10
Broccoli 80-120 0.5 60 15 12 30-36 0.25-0.5 6-10
Broccoli Raab 110 1-1.5 30 8 18-30 0.25-0.5 7
Brussels Sprouts 100 0.5-1 7-10 24 36 0.25-0.5 5-7
Cabbages 100-140 0.5-1 7-14 12-24 18-36 0.25-0.5 6-10
Carrots, Cello 280 3 850 35-45 sds/ft 12-24 0.5 12-15
Carrots, Dicer 280 1 270 8-10 sds/ft 12-24 0.5 12-15
Carrots, Slicer 280 2 600 22-24 sds/ft 12-24 0.5 12-15
Cauliflower 80-130 10 18-24 30-36 0.25 10
Celery 1100 1 250 35 6-12 18-25 0.125 21
Chicory 240 2-3 2 12-18 6-10
Collards 100 1 100 50 6 20 0.33 5-7
Corn, Ornamental (Large) 1.2-2.2 12 22-24 8-10 24-36 1-1.5 6-12
Corn, Ornamental (Small) 4-6 6-8 22-24 8-10 24-36 1-1.5 6-12
Corn, Popcorn 2.5 10-15 30 6-10 24-36 1-1.5 6-12
Corn, Sweet (se) 2.5 10 20-25 8-9 30-36 0.75-1.5 7-10
Corn, Sweet (sh2) 3.5 7-8 20-25 8-9 30-36 0.75-1.5 7-10
Cucumbers, Pickling 15 1-2 15-25 10-20 6-12 36-60 0.75-1.5 7-10
Cucumbers, Slicing 15 0.5-1.5 5-12 5-12 6-18 48-72 0.75-1.5 7-10
Eggplants 100 0.1 3 3 36 60 0.25-0.5 10-14
Gourds, Large 2-4 2 2-3 2-3 24-48 48-60 1 5-10
Gourds, Small 6-8 1 5-6 5-6 18-36 48-60 1 5-10
Kale 100-150 1 50 6 20 0.33 6-10
Kohlrabi 100-150 1 60 5 20 0.33 7-10
Leeks 150 4 500 200-400 4 12-18 0.5 10-15
Lettuce, Pelleted 12.5 10 125 25 12 20 0.25 3
Lettuce, Raw 450 0.5 225 25 12 20 0.25 3
Melons 15-20 0.25 3 3 18-24 60-72 0.5-1 7-12
Mustard 175 100 3 20 0.33 4
Okra 8 6 48 12 48 1 7-14
Onions 90-120 260 130 1.5 18-24 0.5 10
Onions, Bunching 150 1500 500 0.5-1 18-24 0.5 10
Parsley 250 25 20 0.5 20
Parsnips 150 3-4 250 3 18-24 0.5 18-20
Peas 1.5-2.5 100 1 36 0.5-1 6-10
Peppers 50-65 0.5-1 40-60 15-30 12-18 24-36 0.25-0.5 10-14
Pumpkins, Extra Large 1 1 1.5 1-2 60-72 96 1 7-10
Pumpkins, Medium to Large 2.5 1 2.5 2 48-60 72 1 7-10
Pumpkins, Mini to Small 3.5-4.5 1 5-6 2-4 24-36 60 1 7-10
Radish 35-45 10-12 1.5 500 1-1.5 6-12 0.5-0.75 5-8
Squash, Summer 4-5 1-1.5 4-6 4-6 18-24 48-60 0.5-1 7-10
Squash, Winter 3-4 2-4 3-4 3-4 24-60 60-72 0.5-1 7-12
Swiss Chards 25 2-4 100 3 20 0.5-1 7-10
Tomatoes 150 0.5 3-6 18-36 36-60 0.25-0.5 7-10
Turnips 230 2-3 2-4 12-24 0.25-0.5 6-10
Watermelons 10 2 36 50-75 0.75 10-14
Watermelons, Mini Types 12 3 24 50-75 0.75 10-14