Here are some additional tips I’ve learned from the past few years of winter sowing:
🌸Sow one type of seed per container – do not mix varieties. Label everything well with plant variety and the date sowed. Keep seed packets for easy reference. 🌸When to start depends on your zone and the type of seeds. I’m in zone 6b and generally start filling jugs, rotisserie chicken containers, and anything else I have laying around that can double as a mini-greenhouse in late Jan and early Feb. 🌸The potting soil you use matters! I love @coastofmaine Bar Harbor Blend. Moisten soil in a bucket before sowing. 🌸The seeds you use matter! I love @johnnnys_seeds. 🌸Label your seed jugs in two places to avoid confusion later! Stick a label inside to prevent fading from sunlight, and another on the outside for easy identification. Even if the outer label becomes hard to read, the inner one will stay clear. Trust me, you won't remember what's in each jug, so double labeling is the way to go! 🌸Set your containers together on the ground that has sun, rain, snow, etc. Check them once a week to make sure containers stay evenly moist. Normally, the jugs don’t need anything because the weather takes care of things. Add some moisture if dry. 🌸The seeds should sprout and be ready to plant in the spring when the weather warms up. 🌸Before planting, take the tape off and leave the jugs without tape for a day or 2 so you can open for a few days to get them used to the elements before planting. Will you try winter sowing this year? Save this post and share it with a friend who you think would love to learn how to winter sow seeds too! Try winter sowing and follow for more. 🌸
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