Sow tomato seeds indoors in seed trays or pots to transplant later, or purchase young seedlings from a nursery.
Start pepper seeds indoors in pots or seed trays, similar to tomatoes, and transplant once the weather warms up.
Cucumber seeds can be sown directly into the garden soil once the danger of frost has passed.
Sow squash seeds directly into the garden soil after the last frost date, spacing them according to the variety.
Direct sow bean seeds into well-drained soil once the soil temperature reaches at least 60°F. Plant beans in rows or hills, spacing seeds according to the variety's instructions.
Direct sow corn seeds into warm soil after the last frost date, spacing them according to the seed packet instructions.
Plant zucchini seeds directly into warm garden soil after the danger of frost has passed. Space seeds or seedlings according to the recommended distance for the variety.
Sow lettuce seeds directly into garden beds or containers, keeping the soil consistently moist.