Last average freeze date for the Austin area is around Texas Independance
day -- March 2! Depending on what you plant, it should just take light
protection as the seeds probably won't germinate for a week or more due to
soil temperature.

"animaux" wrote in message
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On 22 Feb 2003 06:07:39 -0800, (Dora Smith) wrote:

How soon should I start seeds outside? Now, February 28, or March 7?
It would be nice if the flowers bloom before the weather gets hot.

Dora

In a word, no. But you can start certain things now. I have perennials
started
in my greenhouse, but it won't be time to move them out till at least
March 15,
actually the end of March would be the safest bet. We can get a late,
killing
freeze as late as April.

Calendula
stock
snapdragons
sweet peas
lettuce
onion sets can go in