It's Sowing Time!

This time of year almost seems like a countdown to spring for me.  Gradually the days are starting to lengthen a bit and with a few warm ones here and there, I'm enjoying the garden chores more and more. It feels so good to be outside on the warm days getting the test bed prepared and working on my garden. I'm chomping at the bit to start planting some carrots, lettuces, and peas but want to let this current cold snap pass.  Most often, I'll sow Lincoln peas on good ole Abe's birthday, but this year it rained and the arctic blast is making it way too cold out there.  Forgive me Abe; we're celebrating a little late this year...

February is such a great month for getting supplies, starting seeds, and really planning what varieties to grow to ensure success in the coming months.  I finished putting the Giant Marconi's in last weekend and can already see some little sprouts breaking ground.  Although it seems early, these peppers take a good eight to ten weeks to become healthy transplants for the garden.  The wait is entirely worth it as these are some of the sweetest Italian peppers to grace my garden each year.

Botanical Interests sowing guides
are posted!

I placed the sowing guides from Botanical Interests on the bulletin board at the garden showing the proper times for both indoor and outdoor seed starting.  The online links are also below for your convenience.

While it is important to realize that any of the planning charts are simply guidelines, those who are new to gardening or new to starting their gardens from seed will find them a useful tool for keeping the process on track.

Seeds for Botanical Interests are available locally at Pikes and they offer a nice selection of both heirlooms and hybrids. They are a SAFE SEED PLEDGE company, meaning they do not knowingly buy, sell or trade genetically engineered seeds or plants. Everything through them is untreated and non-GMO with excellent germination rates above the industry's standard.

Links:

https://www.botanicalinterests.com/img/site_specific/uploads/IndSpgSowGuideVegHerb.pdf - link to indoor spring sowing guide for vegetables and herbs.

https://www.botanicalinterests.com/img/site_specific/uploads/OutSpgSowGuideVegHerb.pdf - link to outdoor spring sowing guide for vegetables and herbs.

Happy Gardening,

Denise, Beds 25 & 29