Table 10. Approximate Seed Requirements for Producing Transplants.

Vegetable	Plants/oz. of Seed	Seed Required to Produce 10,000 Transplants
Asparagus	500	1-1/4 lb
Broccoli	5,000	2 oz.
Brussels sprouts	5,000	2 oz.
Cabbage	5,000	2 oz.
Cauliflower	5,000	2 oz.
Celery	15,000	1 oz
Cucumber	500	1-1/4 lb
Eggplant	2,500	4 oz
Lettuce	10,000	1 oz
Muskmelon	500	1-1/4 lb
Onion	4,000	3 oz
Pepper	1,500	7 oz.
Summer squash	200	3-1/4 lb
Tomato	4,000	3 oz.
Watermelon	200	3-1/4 lb.

Source: Knott's handbook for vegetable growers. 4^th edition. Donald Maynard and George Hochmuth.

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