See this document for the very important suggested planting dates, and some suggested varieties.
In the tables, you'll also see which varieties transplant well, and which do not.
As a general rule, start tomato, peppers, and eggplants indoors, about 6-8 weeks before the planting date. For an even earlier start, use a product call a Kozy Koat (also known as a wall of water).
You can download this document as a pdf file via the link on top once the document opens.
If there is just one key document to learn and understand in order to maintain a successful vegetable garden, this is it:
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vh021
THE HAPPY FROG GARDEN PATCH is dedicated to the fun of growing an abundance of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables. Located at the Common Ground Community Garden in Safety Harbor, FL, the garden was started in April 2010 by Dr. Shawn Hollander, an optometrist, and owner of Safety Harbor Optical. Lending a tremendous helping hand is garden assistant Sandy Kracov, whose help has enabled the expansion of the garden to almost double its original size. The raised bed garden now measures 36' x 10'.
