Winter Sowing in Flower Pots
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Help me? Ok to direct-sow flower seeds in pots on my deck?
Comments (1)Try to put the pot in the shade and wait until the seed spout and become a little more mature before putting it in your deck. If you have no where to put it try sowwing it indoor before bring it out. I put mines in a water bottle fill with soil and let it sit next to my window....See MoreTo winter sow or not to winter sow...
Comments (9)This is turning into a very weird weather year for many of us. Because of that, it's hard to give you an absolute answer. Be aware that no matter what any of us tell you, it's nature that has the final answer in when those seeds will sprout. My best guess is that it's probably fine for perennials hardy to your area, and hardy annuals too. I'd definitely wait for anything tender. And if perennials and hardy annuals would sprout early, they have a much better chance of survival in their containers. And keeping them in a shady spot is definitely a good idea until spring is in the air. This is probably our coldest part of winter most years, and it's when I sow my hardy annuals and perennials. I sowed my first jugs a few days ago. I'd go for it if I were you. The chance that they'll sprout in shade is minimal I think, and winter might just stay mild this year. Karen...See Morenewspaper pots and winter sowing ?
Comments (2)Laura, They do wick water away but if you simply take off 1/2 inch or a bit more of newspaper from the top and plant so that no paper comes above ground, then you'll be fine. For the bottom, just tear the paper a bit in some spots on the bottom so that some of the delicate roots can come out and play in your garden soil. I've done these too and they are great!...See MoreWinter Sowing in Hyponex Potting Soil????
Comments (6)My first 60 containers were with Hyponex! Then I read where it isn't a good soil. However, I have sprouts in most of those containers. I am using the rest of the bags along with ProMix. If you have more seeds, try them in a different potting mix, but wait a bit to see if the first ones do indeed sprout. This is my first year and I am addicted and the folks on this forum are enablers! Joyce...See Moreplays inthedirt
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