Is it too late to start growing a plant from seed?

I was hoping to grow these following plants FROM SEED.

1. Lemon Balm

2. Heavenly Blue Morning Glory

3. Asian Basil



Is May too late to start growing these plants from seed?

Should I germinate each plant in a pot first?

Is it too late to start growing a plant from seed?
No, it is not too late. Most gardeners in your zone plant seeds around Mother's Day. Wait until the night temps are warmer to plant outside. At least 68 degrees. Or you can start them in pots in a south facing window.
Reply:You can start the seeds faster inside. A cheap way to germinate seeds is to take a damp (not wet but damp) paper towel flatten it out and add the seeds to one side try to space them out then put the paper towl and seeds in a plastic baggy seel it up and leave it in a sunny place add water when it looks dry and in just a few days the seeds will sprout and grow. When they are about 1 inch high or so plant them. I do it with my kids every sping they love it and it is a cheap fast way to start my garden.
Reply:You didn't say where you're located. In general, no it's not too late to grow things from seed. Morning glories want to be grown from seed. Soak the seeds overnight and then plant outside when all danger of frost is past. Check your growing zone to find out when that is.



Lemon balm and basil can be grown from seed, but the plants aren't very expensive. I would start them inside. Basil cannot tolerate even the slightest amount of frost.
Reply:No, what zone are you in? Your first and last frost dates are the key.BEWARE morning glory's they are very invasive.