posted 8 years ago
If your just starting things, is say it might not be necessary unless you run out of windowsill and green house space. But, that doesn't really answer your question. I just know I've done without all accept this year and only did it cuz I thought I had to give some things away in February. Otherwise, just carefully harden them off, give em pets (not kidding, strengthens stems), and food. Mine start under our on a chair by a heater vent then move to a window sill then in and out of a green house or just outside on the porch, then into the ground covered, then they are about done. So far since I start everything super duper early, my stuff usually out does most everyone elses.
Work smarter, not harder.