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Germinating amaranth seeds
Because of their sub-tropical origins, edible Amaranth will do particularly well in warm climates, so much so, that it if you are growing it using the ‘cut-and-grow-again method’ it can be harvested a mere 30 days after sowing ( Read more... ) -
Germinating summer savory seeds
Planting Depth: 1/4" press into soil but do not cover as they need light for germination ( Read more... ) -
Germinating basil seeds
- Fill flats with equal parts perlite, vermiculite, and peat
- Press soil slightly to eliminate air pockets
- Dampen soil
- Drop one to two seeds into each container.
- Cover lightly with soil
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Germinating cauliflower seeds
Sowing the seeds- You need to have clean flats that are either new or washed and sterilized before you use them
- Then next as always get your germination mix out and fill your flat half full of soil
- soak the entire flat and put them on the greenhouse bench or propagating mat and let set and drain for over night
- The next day take your seed flat and get ( Read more... )
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Germinating kale seeds
Sow your kale seeds directly into the garden as soon as the soil is dry and can be worked, or about four to six weeks prior to the last expected frost date. They'll germinate best if the soil has reached temperatures between 60 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant them 1/2 inch deep and 3 inches apart, with about 18 to 24 inches between rows. Your kale ( Read more... ) -
Growing lettuce seeds
- sow several seeds per cell
- provide light for germination
- keep moist but not wet
- cover with a light sprinkling of seed mix
- keep in a cool place
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Germinating celery seeds
- I do know they, like parsley, take a long time to germinate, up to a month
- sterilizing the mixture (cooked in the oven @ 200 degrees F. for 1 hour)
- cool conditions and moist potting mix-kept damp with a spray bottle
- seem to sprout quicker with little or no light too until a week after planting
- soak seeds overnight before planting
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Garden planning
Aries
9 weeks before last frost
new Moon- Plant above-ground crops with outside seeds; flowering annuals
March 28th, Moon in Gemini- Gather herbs and roots
- inventory gardening tools
- Prepare seedling grow-space
1st quarter- Plant above-ground crops with inside seeds
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Seed inventory
Amaranth (red and green)
Black beans
Green beans
Beets
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Carrot
Celery
Cucumber
Eggplant
Coffee
Strawberry
Kale
Lettuce
Casaba Melon
Onion
Peas
Tomato
Watermelon
Anise hyssop
Basil
Catnip
Chia
Dock
Feverfew
Sage
Sheep's Sorrel
Summer Savory
White horehound
Sunflower (two types)