This can be a little confusing and there are no rules set in stone. What works for one gardener might not work for another. And the gardening police aren't going to show up and tell you you've done it all wrong. Don't be afraid to experiment. Just be aware that (as with all gardening) there can be some failure. Don't let it get you down. Be joyous about the successes!
I have made some general lists of seeds to start indoors and seeds to plant in the garden and plants to purchase at your local independent nursery. You will see that some vegetables appear on both (or all three) lists. Be sure to read the seed packet instructions and know your average last frost date.
Vegetable seeds to plant directly in the garden:
*all root vegetables (carrots, beets, radishes)
potatoes (from seed potatoes, not seeds)
beans
swiss chard
corn
cucumbers
all greens
cucurbits (gourds, melons, pumpkins, squash, cucumbers)
basil
cilantro
lettuce
peas
spinach
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onions (sets or starts)
leeks (starts)
garlic (in the fall)
Vegetable seeds to start indoors:
lettuce
cabbage
tomatillos
cucurbits (gourds, melons, pumpkins, squash, cucumbers)
basil
onions
tomatoes
swiss chard
cauliflower
eggplant
leeks
peppers
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*no root vegetables
Vegetable plants to buy at the plant nursery:
In March and April:
cauliflower
cabbage
broccoli
brussels sprouts
kale
In May and June:
tomatoes
eggplant
peppers
tomatillos
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