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Is it too late to WS right now?

too_many_dreams

16 years ago

Hi everyone, this is my very first post! I am very new to this concept, in fact I had planned to sow all of my seeds(60+ packs) indoors and in the basement, until I read about WS. If I get my seeds out this week, will they still sprout this year? Also, can I leave them on my covered front porch, or do they need to be in sun?

Any help anyone can give is greatly appreciated :)

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kqcrna
16 years ago
Dreams: Welcome!

No, it's not too late to start. I see that although in NC you are zone 6. Perennial and hardy annuals go out now, tender annuals later. I am in zone 6 SW Ohio, and I start annuals in March and April, closer to my last frost date, so that they aren't damaged by late frost. Most perennials don't bloom the first year, but annuals will.

Be sure to check out Trudi's site, wintersown.org, as well as the wintersowing FAQs.

Again, welcome, jump in and have fun.

Karen

Here is a link that might be useful: FAQs
diggerdee zone 6 CT
16 years ago
Definitely not too late! I only put out 6 containers so far, and I usually do about 200 a year. I usually start the last week in January/first week in February, and sow through April. I'm hoping to get going this week. I also do my perennials first, then my hardy annuals, and then tender annuals and vegetables.

Your containers should be outside in the elements. The covered porch will not let rain/snow/moisture into them.

Have fun and good luck!
:)
Dee
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richdelmo
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Too late- NOPE help me get started....Oh I did receive 12 packs of seeds from Renee's Garden yesterday maybe that will help.
too_many_dreams
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks to All!!
Carmen

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