How long each variety takes to grow

How to read the figure

A figure counted from transplanting leaves out the six to twelve weeks a variety spends indoors before that, so the time from seed to first fruit is closer to four or five months. The basis each figure is counted from is stated with the table.

The figure is the seed seller's or breeder's stated value under ordinary conditions. A cool summer, a shaded spot or a late transplant all add days; a warm, bright season takes a few off. Two varieties ten days apart on this table will usually finish in that order, but not necessarily ten days apart.

Turning days into dates

The planting calculator applies these same figures to your own last frost date and returns sowing, transplanting and first-harvest windows for every variety.