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Seedlings are going crazy in HFGH.

18 years ago

This is my first year growing veggies and flowers early in my new greenhouse. I can't believe how much better they do there then planting straight into the ground.

Some of the flowers and all of the squash seeds were 5 years old so planted a lot thinking I wasn't going to get many to sprout. As you can see I was wrong.

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Vamptoo
18 years ago
They look wonderful. I have lots of beautiful babies too. Isn't it great fun to watch them grow? My DH says I'm like a proud Momma when they start sprouting.

Cindy
caflowerluver
Original Author
18 years ago
Cindy - Thanks. I know what you mean. When the first flowers sprouted I ran into the house to tell everyone. Of course they thought I was crazy. Starting from seed is a lot more rewarding with a greenhouse.
Clare
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I can relate. I will paraphrase since I told my story in the "Tell me about your SFG" post. I turned a blighted area of my yard into a beautiful raised bed area with gravel walkways. I can't wait to get dirt and plant a dozen or so veggies for my family. I'm so excited about using the ugly space for something useful that I can't stand it. Anyway, to cure my bug, I started broccoli and cauliflower in cool whip containers so I can transplant them in April. I hope you can find a way to pass the time until the ground thaws and is ready to plant. I plan on trying winter gardening next year when I have a season under my belt and dirt (always helps). Here is a link that might be useful: Sinfonian's Garden
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steve421
18 years ago
I was amazed on how I was able to do perrnials from seeds with a GH after not having any luck prior to having one...sit back and enjoy it keeps getting better

Steve
caflowerluver
Original Author
18 years ago
Steve - I am growing things from seed that never would grow for me before like foxglove and lupins.
I also am growing 3 peonies in pots in the greenhouse. I have tried for years to grow them outside with no luck what so ever. One sat in the ground for a year with lots of fertilizer and water and did nothing. In the greenhouse they are about 6-8 inches tall with lots of leaves and I just planted the bare roots a month ago. I am loving it!
Clare
wyndyacre
18 years ago
Isn't it exciting! My first seedlings sprouted today-I practically stood over them all day watching and suddenly they were there. :)
I love being able to get cannas going early, starting all my own veggies and perennials. I started working as a professional horticulturist 7 years ago and I still get excited over sprouts. They're little miracles.
steve421
18 years ago
How deep did you plant the peonies outside..they should be planted shallow or they wont bloom

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caflowerluver
Original Author
18 years ago
Steve- I planted them with the top part above ground. I know in CA they are hard to grow but this was crazy. The one that sat in the ground and did nothing for a year is going nuts in the greenhouse. I never even saw a bud on it before.
Clare

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