Winter Seed Starting
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I am trying out a winter seed starting idea - milk jugs to winter start hardier seeds outside. The seeds should start growing when it's time but be protected from the worst swings. Details here: Penn State Extension.
Tried with: magnolia tendril peas, parsley, purple coneflower, calendula, sunflower.
The last two I'm more uncertain about but the first three should be fine. The coneflower is native and I planted others in fall, both the parsley and peas said to plant well before end of frost.
I always have sown in place, but last year spring was so cold and late I had a lot of failures. I have a little indoor seed starting kit as well.
Tried with: magnolia tendril peas, parsley, purple coneflower, calendula, sunflower.
The last two I'm more uncertain about but the first three should be fine. The coneflower is native and I planted others in fall, both the parsley and peas said to plant well before end of frost.
I always have sown in place, but last year spring was so cold and late I had a lot of failures. I have a little indoor seed starting kit as well.
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Date: 2023-02-18 07:59 pm (UTC)Go you!
Date: 2023-02-18 02:22 am (UTC)I'm experimenting with some new things also: sycamore seedballs in the trough that doesn't have drain holes, winter-sowing pawpaw seeds, and winter sowing a prairie seed mix.
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Date: 2023-02-18 08:01 pm (UTC)Re: Go you!
Date: 2023-02-19 12:55 am (UTC)I've never even seen the fruit in person. But I like most types of fruit, and what the hell, if I don't like it I'm sure the wildlife will be thrilled to eat it.