# 462 - How Early Is Too Early? Planting Cool-Season Crops With Confidence

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Podcast: [The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beginner-s-garden-with-jill-mcsheehy-743200)
Published: 2026-03-10T11:18:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2028

## Resource

Spring weather can make planting decisions confusing. Should you plant your cool season crops now, or wait a little longer? In this episode, you'll learn how to decide the best time to plant lettuce, broccoli, carrots, peas, and other cool season crops with confidence. If you've ever worried about planting too early or too late, this practical guide will help you read the signals your garden is giving you. free download: Garden Cheat Sheet New to edible gardening or restarting after a break? Download my free Garden Cheat Sheet—a simple path to plan, plant, and stay on track. https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/when-to-plant/ Key Takeaways Understand the temperature range cool season crops prefer Learn how frost forecasts influence planting decisions Know the soil temperature thresholds for direct sowing seeds Avoid common mistakes with soggy soil and early planting Gain confidence in reading weather patterns in your own garden Connect Friday Emails (newsletter): https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Podcast Archive: https://journeywithjill.net/the-beginners-garden-podcast/ Complete Garden Planner Plan and track your season with my all-in-one downloadable garden planner. https://shop.journeywithjill.net/ Sponsor(s) for This Episode Garden in Minutes Garden in Minutes offers a simple irrigation system designed specifically for raised beds, helping you water efficiently and consistently without the hassle of hand watering. Use code Jill for 7% off your order. http://journeywithjill.net/gardeninminutes As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Cross Country Nursery Cross Country Nursery is a plant nursery that helps gardeners get quality plant…

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