So disappointed I could actually cry...

[Judy]

Yup, in Missouri it's definitely not too late to plant those seeds directly in the ground. We had some heavy rains and I've already had to replant every bit of my garden. I've gardened for years but am NOT good at it! I just keep trying, usually get something....

If you were that successful with tomatoes and strawberries, you did very well. Hang in there.

 

[Scoop]

What? Too late? Are you serious? I'm in Pa. and we just had frost last night! I haven't planted anything yet besides peas and onions. Even if we ever get to higher temps the ground will be too cold for a while. I plan a full garden this year. So don't quit! Keep on digging!

 

[Judy]

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Ah, yes, good point, the OP may well have lost them not because of failure to harden off, but because the ground was too cold.

 

[Rolsjo]

Too late??? No, it certainly is not! We didn't even start until June last year and still got great results. It seems that the plants seeded outside when it's warm catch up to the ones that were started earlier indoors. Ususally we can't even tell the difference by mid-summer.

I just started some more seedlings last week myself. So, wipe away the tears, get planting and think about how happy your baby is going to be eating all that yummy, home-grown baby food!

 

[Buff Hooligans]

I had some perfectly fabulous green bean plants under lights until my cat decided to decimate the foliage by gnawing on it.

Like that other person said, go to Agway and get started plants. In a few months none of this will matter.

 

[AHappychick]

also direct sow some of them, and keep the seedlings watered and you will grow new ones

 

[newchickenfamily]

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Yep, what halo said!

 

[mener6896]

the same thing happened to me this year!! I babied my broccoli/cauliflower and tomatoes and peppers, my broc/cauli got taken out by too much rain. My tomatoes/peppers, I forgot to harden. I didn't realize how important that is. We have a local farm stand that sells plants, they were a pack of 4 tomatoes for only 1.50...it made me rethink starting things from seed!

I bought 30 tomato plants, and 25 or so pepper plants...they are doing beautifully in the ground. I put broccoli/cauli seeds right in the ground, and they are looking good.

if I'd ever get off of here, I am about to get my green beans in today. I'm behind on a little of my planting because we've had so much rain (central Indiana) but I'm still looking forward to a good year of harvest!!

Keep your chin up and get out there and plant

 

[blossom hen]

I think everyone is giving good advice here. I'm going to plant green beans tomorrow or Thursday here in TX (zone 7). Have just put in started tomatoes, peppers and squash. Have some great onions that I put out in March before I broke my ankles. Am just now able to start being outside and doing again. It is just now getting time to put in okra here. May try planting a dwarf variety.
(ps: I started tomatoes and squash in flats in March. After my accident, DS was tending them. He's not a gardener! )

 

[b.hromada]

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she's right!