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gardening2023-02-16 02:27 pm
darkcedars) wrote in gardening2023-02-16 02:27 pm
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Winter Seed Starting
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.