I hear these terms, what do they mean? Direct sow and direct seed are the same thing. It means you’ll plant your seeds in your garden where you plan on having them grow. Transplants, starts, seedlings, mean the same thing. These are seeds you start in one location and will move to another location to grow. Read further on Harris Seeds suggestions for Transplant vs. Direct Sow to understand these concepts better.
A really straightforward list of vegetables to grow both ways can be found here, transplanting vs direct seeding guide.
And for another look at these ideas, why not go to the best in plant science.
Transplant or direct seeding? What’s best according to Cornell’s School of Integrative Plant Science
