By Katie Markheim, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener
Much like spring plantings, fall plantings can undergo pre-sprouting and transplant. If you’ve gained experience in spring, congratulations, you can put it to good use twice a year. Remember to read the seed packet to determine the days to frost. Generally, seedlings can be grown in five to six weeks in the summer. If summer temperatures are especially hot, cool-season seeds may be pre-sprouted inside in air-conditioned comfort. Once seeds have emerged, they can be grown outdoors in partial shade to full sun. Exposure to bright sunlight will help produce vigorous plants without the aid of plant lights and without the worry of freezing temperatures.