I had never started stuff outside, because outside would mean in the ground and stuff doesn't germinate well here, soil dries too fast. And starting things outside with my skunk buddy is a problem. So it's always done inside. But I wait to start sprawly things (squash, etc.) inside until May 15th because they grew so fast! Now I know why! Very cool you posted about this!
And as always, just love your baby photos!
Same here, crappy germination when I direct sow. I just learned about greenhouse sowing this year! Tricky to keep damp but working better than the lights.
Ewww drag skunks!!