Seeds Sown

 It's the begining of March! How that happened I'm not sure, but I'm glad it did. My early daffodils are blooming out and all the new bulbs planted last fall are hinting at what is in store. My garden got the green light and spring is on the way.

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Tonight I started peppers and tomatoes. The peppers are Sweet Wonder, habanero, chili's and a prolific jalapeño. Tomatoes are Acclaim hybrid, Mennonite Heirloom, Yellow Pear and a tomatillo called Aunt Molly with sweet as a strawberry little paper wrapped candies.

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My best advice for seed starting success:
1.)    Start seeds in a small container (think those 4 or 6 cell packs) with seedling mix. When going to plant seeds fill 2/3 with the seedling mix then water so that soil is moist. Use a pencil to carve out a small hole/indent in the wet soil and plant 2 seeds per hole. Cover with a thin layer (1/4") of seedling mix and water throughly.

2.)     Place the tray of planted seeds in a warm window and keep moist until your seeds sprout and your 1st set of true leaves come out. Once your little seedling has got a good start, but before it gets too leggy plant it into a 4" pot and keep it in the window until the soil is warm enough to plant.

3.)     Once the soil is ready take your seedlings outside for a visit on a sunny afternoon but bring them back inside at night. Do this for a couple days and then leave them outside in protected place like under a porch for a few more days. Once you've done this your plants are hardened off and ready to into the garden!

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A really good source for NW gardeners is Territorial Seed Co. But where ever you live look for a local seed supplier. Their seeds are suited to your climate zone and will grow the best for you.

What plants are you dreaming about for the garden?