Does anybody know the correct way to describe your seedlings as far as their age goes? Some people use 1 year old, 2 year old etc. Some use first year, second year. I tend to use first summer, second summer. Are these the same or different?

For example I have some seedlings that were planted in the garden last spring from 2008 seed and some that were planted this spring from 2009 seed. They were started indoors over the winter or winter sowed. Does that affect the description? What do you think is their age?

Thanks for any help. It would help me clarify what others are saying when talking about their seedlings.

Debbie