When should I start seeding indoors?
-
Mary Summers on Dec 16, 2014@Terry H I start my seeds the last part of January. Then around the first of March I re-pot them into larger containers. Depending on the weather plant them the end of May or first of June (I live in Oregon).Helpful Reply
-
-
Douglas Hunt on Dec 17, 2014When you start seeds indoors depends on the last average frost date for your area. if you don't know it, put your zip code in here: http://davesgarden.com/guides/freeze-frost-dates/#b Then take a look at the packets for the type of seed you want to grow. On the back there should be "weeks before planting" information along the lines of "sow seeds indoors eight to ten weeks before field setting." Count back that amount of time on your calendar from your last frost date and that is when you should start the seeds. Whether you grow tomatoes from seed or buy young plants is largely a matter of personal preference. If you are only going to grow a few plants, or want to have a variety, it may be better to start with small plants. If you want to grow a fair number of a variety, it would certainly be more economical to start with seeds. Happy planting!Helpful Reply
-
-
Jenny on Dec 17, 2014I agree with Doug (above). I do plant all my own tomato seeds. And, I plant a variety. Then I share my extras with family and friends, and this year will be sharing the extras with my church's community garden where all produce goes back into the community to help provide fresh produce to those in need in our community.Helpful Reply
-
-
Diana on Dec 17, 2014I buy heat pads from the thrift stores to set my flats on for heat, germination is fast and easy. I have also invested in grow lights, they are wonderful. I get nice thick stems, no spindly plants. I start my peppers in January just because they are slow growers. Enjoy! (Denver)Helpful Reply
-
Related Discussions
GNATS - How to get rid of them?
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th... See more
Growing garlic
Growing our first garlic, should we wait until the leaves are drying out before we pick it? Husband picked first one today along with our first potatoes.
Marigolds growing! Should I pinch the buds?
My marigold plants are growing. I heard that pinching the buds until Autumn will allow them to grow without killing the plant. Is this true?
How to keep mice out of your garden?
Hi everyone, I have mice in my garden destroying my vegetables and I have also noticed them in the barn and shed. Please can someone tell me how to prevent them from ... See more
What's the best flower/plant to grow in Texas?
I know that opinions vary, but what's your opinion?!I have great luck w Rosemary plants. Green all year long.
Squash Plants Large and Healthy and no Squash Growing?
2nd Season in a ROW! Squash plants growing large and healthy leaves and the stems near the roots are looking healthy and turning dark green, getting flowers that grow... See more
Trail of dead grass mystery?
Trail of dead grass appeared two weeks ago that starts in neighbor's yard and goes to the sidewalk, then continues past the sidewalk in a line into the grass into my ... See more