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On seed packagesand in seed catalogs,Ialwayssee the numberof daysmentioned.What exactlydoes this no.represents

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1. The number of days between planting and bloom, or harvest. If your carrot seeds say 60 days that means you will pulling carrots in 60 days.
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3. It represents the days they take to germinate, from when you plant them.
4. The number of days that appears on the seed envelope is the average number of days to harvest for that particular variety. Due to seasonal weather patterns and other factors, this is not an exact date, but can be used as a reference when selecting varieties for your area. For example: if variety #1 has a "days to harvest" of 45 days and variety #2 has a "days to harvest" of 65 days, then it can be assumed that the first variety will mature about 3 weeks before the second variety. While neither may mature at the exact days to harvest time listed, they should mature 3 weeks apart if planted in the same location. This "days to harvest" can then help you plan your garden so you can harvest fresh produce all season long. Note: On vegetables that need to be started indoors and transplanted into the garden, (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, etc.) the "days to harvest" is calculated from the transplanting date into the garden to the days the variety should mature.
5. Depending on exactly what numbers you are talking about, there is the manufacture's date; the number of days and/or weeks until germination (sprouting of plant) takes place; or the time frame from planting seed until blooming. Hope this helps!