Which seeds are good for starting indoors? Seeds that do well with starting indoors are tomatoes, peppers, bok choy, and herbs like basil. These types of seeds aren’t root vegetables that don’t like their roots disturbed (like carrots or potatoes). You want to make sure to start these...
Starting seeds indoors is a great way to start your garden plants early so you get the longest time possible in the growing season.I have lived in a number of cool climates and I have been able to add weeks or months to the growing time. For food crops like tomatoes, peppers and cucum...
Learn how to grow a goji berry tree in your garden. I explain how long it takes to grow goji berries from seed and young plants. What are the health benefits of goji berries. Step-by-step instructions with videos and my own photos.
I saved a lot of seeds from last year (mostly zinnia seeds), but I also ordered some seeds to start. IN addition to zinnia seeds, I’ll be starting tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, clematis, sunflowers, and moonflowers. Moonflower vine seed pod Affiliate links below; read more about thosehere...
Those with slower root development, likecauliflower,celery,eggplant, andpeppers, should also be started indoors. Tender vegetables liketomatoes,eggplants, andpeppersare very susceptible to the cold temperatures of spring, so it’s best to start them indoors and keep them safe from unpredictable weath...
To walk you through the count back method, we will use one of the more common vegetables that gardeners start from seed indoors – tomatoes. For this example, we will set June 1st as the target planting date. Strong, healthy transplants with a sturdy main stem will have the best chance ...
Hot Peppers for Health & Happiness Starting Seeds Indoors: How and When to Start Seeds Vegetables to Grow in Hot Weather Planting Jalapeños need full sun to blossom and set fruit. Choose a sunny place sheltered from the wind. They’re happy up to around 90°F (or 32°C). Soil should...
Start Seed Indoors (Optional) Peppers are warm season plants and require a long growing season, so starting seeds indoors several weeks before the last expected frost date in your area is often recommended. Sow pepper seeds in pots or trays filled with seed-starting mix, and keep them in a...
Start leeks indoors up to 12 weeks before the last spring frost. Sow seeds indoors in a warm, well-lighted location—in a bright window or under grow lights. Sow seeds ⅛” (3 mm) deep in the seed starting mix. Firm seeds lightly and keep the soil mix just moist. Seedlings ...
In any of these cases, when growing flowers from seed, most require full sun and a level area of fertile soil that is well-draining. How to Start a Vegetable Garden from Seeds Vegetable seeds are generally less expensive than starts, but produce like tomatoes, eggplants and peppers that req...