Winter sowing is just that ; You sow the seeds late fall or during winter(provided ground is workable). Example: we winter sow tulips, daffodiles,... onions,
We can do that with seeds too; onions, leeks, chives, lettuce,..., some herbs seeds (parsley, basil, marjoram, savory...), wild flowers, ..
INTERESTINGLY, some seeds will germinate better if they freez and the thaw. That is how lots of things in the garden self seed and multiply. But you cannot push them. They will grow on their own terms. Plus, you should remember not to disturb their beds after sowing.

"Plus, you should remember not to disturb their beds after sowing."

I am a little confused.

Using the wintersowing method, you plant the seeds in containers and put outside just SO they are not disturbed after sowing.

Am I missing something?

Hi

I think the reply from Cyus_Gardener was a bit too general, or too broad.
If you leave your plants in the ground until they seed, some
of those seed will drop and reseed themselves. Some
seeds benefit from freezing, others do not.

Winter Sowing, done in this group is done in containers. Milk Jugs. You can check the FAQ's for more information.

If you are choosing to sow your seed directly into the ground
remember that you are going to get not just the flower seeds
that have dropped at the end of last season, but also a lot
of weed seeds.

The Winter Sowing that worked good for me was done in
milk jugs. I also sowed some seeds in clear plastic containers
and drilled vent holes on the top. If done this way, they
should also be drilled on the bottom for drainage.

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Hope this helps some.
Mary
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Here is a link that might be useful: Winter Sowing

I have been wintersowing for a few years now so I understand. I was just confused as to what cyrus was referring to.