If you are new to starting seeds, you may want to try these easy to grow choices: zinnias, morning glories, sunflowers, nasturtiums, parsley, basil, tomatoes, and squash. Containers— There are many types of containers suitable for starting seeds, such as trays, flats, egg cartons, cans,...
Slow growing crops such as artichoke, basil, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, celery, chard, chives, collard, eggplant, endive, escarole, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, mustard, parsley, peppers and tomatoes do best started indoors. Some plants such as asparagus, garlic...
Make sure they have good soil and give them time to germinate. Some herbs like Parsley can take as long as three weeks to start growing. Soaking seeds like this for a few hours before planting or even overnight will speed the process. See the article ongrowing herbs from seedfor more in...
Here is the Seed-Starting Schedule, listed by seed variety and the number of weeks BEFORE your Frost-Free Date. Sixteen Weeks: Rosemary, Roselles and Strawberries (for first year crop) Twelve Weeks: Brussels Sprouts, Cardoons, Celeriac, Celery, Cutting Celery, Parsley Root and Stevia Eleven ...
Note from Tawra: I do this all the time and it works great. Grocery Store Seed Starting I buy a vegetable at the store and plant the seeds. I have so many papaya plants from one fruit. I am now taking the seeds and roasting them and then grinding them into a “pepper” for salad...
Basil and parsley, two other staples, fit into the system, parsley with the early stuff, basil with the later. There will be experts who disagree with this gross lumping scheme of mine, saying eggplants actually need a week longer indoors than tomatoes and go outdoors a week later, for ...
I think browallia is available from commercial sources, but my offer at my seed trade/sale page is still good, too. Sue Hayden Nov 06, 2005 Enjoyed your article on baggie germination.I had used one similar but your standing the bags upright makes more sense. I have just watersprouted ...
This is how we lost our first batch of parsley. Just be sure to watch your plants closely. If they begin to wilt there is a chance they have had too much of something. It could be anything from cold, heat, or water. You’ll know by making small adjustments and watching their respons...
These pairs benefit from each other and get better nutrients, keep pests at bay, and fix the soil. You should plant herbs like basil, parsley, and chives near tomatoes and peppers, and they’ll have better flavor. Legumes fix the soil’s nitrogen and should be planted with heavy feeders ...
Made from finely chopped parsley, garlic, and lemon zest, it’s sprinkled atop various dishes for a zesty lift.76. GheeA revered ingredient in Indian cuisine, ghee embodies the essence of clarified butter’s purity and depth. Created by simmering butter until the water content evaporates, it ...