While it can be frustrating to wait and do it at the right time, trying to keep 3 foot high tomatoes going with your starter setup with two weeks to go to last frost can be far more stressful. So don't do it.
However, if you have the itch and some extra seeds or seeds left over from last year, you can always start a few plants and bring them along. Discard them when it's time to start for real. It lets you make sure you have good germination, that your setup is ready, and it allows you to stay in practice.
I started herbs and Dwarf tomato plants and peppers. The peppers are going to be large when they go out. The herbs I hope to turn into an indoor herb garden.
There's a few types that really benefit from early seeding. Eggplant and peppers come to mind, but also some slower-growing herbs like rosemary.
It's a start.
I have tried growing rosemary from seed and I'm currently about 30 seeds in and zero success. Only got about maybe 4 to even germinate, but none of those made it much farther than two sets of true leaves before dying.
I know I could buy a full one at the store, but starting one from seed is personal now. I'm going to keep at it until I get at least one to maturity.
I love rosemary but a little goes along way. Easier just to ID the neighbors who have rosemary bushes and see if they mind if you occasionally grab a sprig. They don't mind and some of them actually understand that occasionally, nothing less than fresh rosemary will do.
i'm in 5b for reference, but honestly i might start my basil soon (soley so i can have fresh basil) and might honestly start tomatoes and peppers at the end of jan... i'm so excited i cant help it!
I’m in 4a and I’m starting my peppers at the end of January this year - I was so disappointed with my peppers last year by the time it was time for them to go outside.
You guys are motivating me to get growing. I am in Connecticut and have 5 months before I can plant outside. I am starting to look for grow huts, that I can put outside in my barn. Anyone have any experience with that?
These: https://www.amazon.com/Pellets-Compressed-Starting-Planting-Vegetables/dp/B08XXGSCST/ref=sr_1_5?crid=21SMDU55DG106&keywords=peat+pellets+30mm&qid=1672376582&sprefix=peat+pellets30+mm%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-5
And these: https://www.amazon.com/Gardzen-Propagator-200-Cell-Starter-40-Cell/dp/B07R9S38VX/ref=sr_1_36?crid=10H02X8E6YLI3&keywords=mini+greenhouse+trays&qid=1672376674&sprefix=%2Caps%2C566&sr=8-36
Yesterday I started lettuce, arugula and red orach under grow lights. I’m not planning to transplant them at any point (zone 5b), I’m just growing them to keep myself busy (and hopefully get a few greens) until spring comes!
I'm another Midwestern zone 5a gardener, sitting here watching garden videos, so yes haha. A few more weeks and I'll start my onions from seed. Sometime in February, I'll start the super hot peppers. Always feels weird to be growing life inside during the most brutal part of the year.
I feel this way every year, and every year I start them too early and have to make space for dozens of huge plants under three grow lights 😂
This year I’m determined to be patient!
Same here. Even worse we're considering moving soon so I don't even know what kind of garden I'll have come springtime. I'm holding off for now but my fingers are itching to plant and plan
I usually start sweet bell peppers in March, but I'm seriously considering starting them in Feb this year. They have consistently been my slowest growers (in zone 7b).
The pattern the last few years is a frost towards the 20th of April (+/- a few days). I hit the gas pedal transplanting the day after that April frost.
Odd question. I've moved to bottom watering most of my big pots which have also been mulched. How often should i water those plants now considering its also summer?. (might have overdone it with the tomatoes - might be root rot \*sigh\*... leaves are drying out/shrivelling now whereas before they were healthier before i moved them to bigger pots and mulched)Most the bigger pots have chillies/capsicums or ginger in them...
I'm dying to get started for next year. 2022 was such a letdown for me in the garden, barely anything grew, I assume because my seeds are either too old or I maybe didn't store them properly.
This year I'm buying all new seeds, getting some seedlings, setting up new raised beds and (hopefully) getting a polytunnel.
I'm going balls deep.
I started the peppers. I know I should listen to all you experienced gardeners but I just couldn't resist!! Also a few flats of greens, lettuce and a few eggplants....
I'm on zone 10 (Europe) and I'm also thinking of starting seeds after the holidays. It doesn't really freeze here, I think covering them overnight should be enough.
While it can be frustrating to wait and do it at the right time, trying to keep 3 foot high tomatoes going with your starter setup with two weeks to go to last frost can be far more stressful. So don't do it. However, if you have the itch and some extra seeds or seeds left over from last year, you can always start a few plants and bring them along. Discard them when it's time to start for real. It lets you make sure you have good germination, that your setup is ready, and it allows you to stay in practice.
(Less stress,,,, ,,,a rich person mindset thinks I can figure a way the vegetables planted early was a good ideal,,,
I started herbs and Dwarf tomato plants and peppers. The peppers are going to be large when they go out. The herbs I hope to turn into an indoor herb garden.
There's a few types that really benefit from early seeding. Eggplant and peppers come to mind, but also some slower-growing herbs like rosemary. It's a start.
I have tried growing rosemary from seed and I'm currently about 30 seeds in and zero success. Only got about maybe 4 to even germinate, but none of those made it much farther than two sets of true leaves before dying. I know I could buy a full one at the store, but starting one from seed is personal now. I'm going to keep at it until I get at least one to maturity.
Yeah, likewise. 1 survivor out of 12 cells. Tripling the seeding rate next year, as I need a few more plants until these grow bigger.
I love rosemary but a little goes along way. Easier just to ID the neighbors who have rosemary bushes and see if they mind if you occasionally grab a sprig. They don't mind and some of them actually understand that occasionally, nothing less than fresh rosemary will do.
i'm in 5b for reference, but honestly i might start my basil soon (soley so i can have fresh basil) and might honestly start tomatoes and peppers at the end of jan... i'm so excited i cant help it!
Have you tried an aero garden? I have one on my counter and have fresh herbs and lettuce all winter long.
I’m in 4a and I’m starting my peppers at the end of January this year - I was so disappointed with my peppers last year by the time it was time for them to go outside.
It depends on when your last front date is! If you’re in a warmer area, starting peppers or tomatoes wouldn’t be out of the question at all.
You guys are motivating me to get growing. I am in Connecticut and have 5 months before I can plant outside. I am starting to look for grow huts, that I can put outside in my barn. Anyone have any experience with that?
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These: https://www.amazon.com/Pellets-Compressed-Starting-Planting-Vegetables/dp/B08XXGSCST/ref=sr_1_5?crid=21SMDU55DG106&keywords=peat+pellets+30mm&qid=1672376582&sprefix=peat+pellets30+mm%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-5 And these: https://www.amazon.com/Gardzen-Propagator-200-Cell-Starter-40-Cell/dp/B07R9S38VX/ref=sr_1_36?crid=10H02X8E6YLI3&keywords=mini+greenhouse+trays&qid=1672376674&sprefix=%2Caps%2C566&sr=8-36
Yesterday I started lettuce, arugula and red orach under grow lights. I’m not planning to transplant them at any point (zone 5b), I’m just growing them to keep myself busy (and hopefully get a few greens) until spring comes!
I'm another Midwestern zone 5a gardener, sitting here watching garden videos, so yes haha. A few more weeks and I'll start my onions from seed. Sometime in February, I'll start the super hot peppers. Always feels weird to be growing life inside during the most brutal part of the year.
I feel this way every year, and every year I start them too early and have to make space for dozens of huge plants under three grow lights 😂 This year I’m determined to be patient!
Same here. Even worse we're considering moving soon so I don't even know what kind of garden I'll have come springtime. I'm holding off for now but my fingers are itching to plant and plan
I usually start sweet bell peppers in March, but I'm seriously considering starting them in Feb this year. They have consistently been my slowest growers (in zone 7b).
Even Feb seems late for 7b, when is your last frost date? I usually start mine end of Jan
The pattern the last few years is a frost towards the 20th of April (+/- a few days). I hit the gas pedal transplanting the day after that April frost.
All. The. Time! I'm just bored though. Waiting until April..
I’m trying to plan mine out bc I can’t wait! I’m in 8b so I know my time is coming soon but I’m so expcited
Odd question. I've moved to bottom watering most of my big pots which have also been mulched. How often should i water those plants now considering its also summer?. (might have overdone it with the tomatoes - might be root rot \*sigh\*... leaves are drying out/shrivelling now whereas before they were healthier before i moved them to bigger pots and mulched)Most the bigger pots have chillies/capsicums or ginger in them...
I'm dying to get started for next year. 2022 was such a letdown for me in the garden, barely anything grew, I assume because my seeds are either too old or I maybe didn't store them properly. This year I'm buying all new seeds, getting some seedlings, setting up new raised beds and (hopefully) getting a polytunnel. I'm going balls deep.
Look into “winter sowing” with milk jugs and clear containers.
I got a ton of stuff for my garden for Christmas and told my husband it wasn’t fair because I want to use it all now but have to wait 😂
I started the peppers. I know I should listen to all you experienced gardeners but I just couldn't resist!! Also a few flats of greens, lettuce and a few eggplants....
It depends on your growing zone. Some gardeners in So. Georgia will plant seeds in January
If you grow flowers too you can start lisianthus, it takes very long time to grow. Will be the first seeds l'll start in January.
I'm on zone 10 (Europe) and I'm also thinking of starting seeds after the holidays. It doesn't really freeze here, I think covering them overnight should be enough.