Winter Sowing vs. Indoors Sowing
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Comments (5)I sow perennials and hardy annuals thru the winter and wait until March'ish to start cool season veggies: broc, lettuce, chard, ect.. Heat loving tender veggies: tomato, pumpkin, melon and tender annuals usually hold off until mid April early May. A few times I got impatient and started things like Zinnia, Tithonia, Marigold and tomatoe 2-4 weeks too early and paid the price :) Vera...See MoreWinter vs Spring sowing?
Comments (4)Hi Brent - I am just a state down below you in North Carolina and I do alot of Spring and Summer sowing. I use mostly cell packs. I still cover the seed trays till they germinate then uncover them. I use trays that will hold water and keep about 1/2" of water in them and bottom water - if the tops start to look dry I will top water also but generally the bottom watering keeps everthing moist. I also have a shade house that I keep them in. We seldom go on vacation (our back yard and gardens are our vacation) so I can keep on top of them every day plus my husband and I are retired - this is what we do 24/7. I hope that helps some..... Lynne...See MoreOver Winter vs. Winter Sowing
Comments (14)Thanks to all who replied to my question. I read both the WS FAQs and SS thread. I honestly never thought I had to cover anything I planted outside when the weather was nice - just let Mother Nature do her job. Now, I'll put the stuff I had inside, outside with a cover. I especially liked the FAQ "Poster Suggestions for Flats from Recycleables" and also, the suggestions posted to this thread regarding containers. I needed to know what to start saving now in order to WS as economically and environmentally as possible. What wonderfully invented ideas people had. I had asked about coffee cans a few months back but did not get a resounding "Good Idea" so I guess I'll put those in the cycle bin and stick to the more widely used plastics that light can get through. Great to hear from my New England and Canadian neighbors - we can all commiserate together about all this rain (what was THAT last night?). Also, thanks to all for the "Welcomes" to the forum. I appreciate your time and thoughtfullness in helping me out. I'm sure I'll you'll be hearing from me again with more stupid questions! Zahzeen...See MoreSeed sowing and winter sowing
Comments (3)Carla, I do both direct sow and Winter Sow. I direct sow seeds if I have a huge collection of them. I Winter Sow those seeds that I don't have too many to waste in the rain or snow. I like Winter Sowing because of its ease and it does not require as much care and expense as indoor sowing. I also have a lot of success with it. I am able to grow a lot of seeds that I failed to grow indoors. Please check out the link below. It's still not too late to start. The seedlings are healthy and grow very fast and well. They cost a lot less than those seedlings from garden centers or nurseries. Have fun. Here is a link that might be useful: Winter Sowing FAQ...See Moremayberrygardener
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