Winter Sowing Milk Jugs Zone 5
Winter Sowing Milk Jugs Zone 5. Winter sowing in zone 4. I’ve used milk jugs for about 3 years now for early spring flowers with good success, but after reading this i’m going to try winter sowing with some scarlet columbine seeds i collected in the mountains last summer.
Like seedlings, when the plants emerge in early spring, you’ll want to open up the lids during the day, watch them closely so they don’t dry out, and feed them a light. In my 1st year (last year) of winter sowing containers: How to plant your winter sowing milk jugs:
In My 1St Year (Last Year) Of Winter Sowing Containers:
1 hour agowinter sowing might be just the thing to try this year. Chinensis) black eyed susan (rudbeckia hirta) Take a sharpie and mark a line 4inches from the bottom on three sides of the jug;
I Hesitate To Start Them Now As My Perennials That Are Already Sown Are Solid Rock In Their Jugs.
If we have a warm january it will get the seeds started a little earlier than i want so feb seems better. Planting in milk jugs or winter sowing containers. Winter sowing vegetables and flowers is a wonderful way to start strong seedlings that don’t really need hardening off.
Once You’ve Planted Your Seeds In Your Winter Sowing Containers, Now Comes The Easy Part!
We used to try to escape the texas heat in the summers when we could as well, but it sure is nice down south at this time of year! Here are some containers to consider for your winter sowing milkweed adventures: Fill the bottom part of the jug with 3 of damp potting soil.
1L Or 2L Plastic Soda Bottles (We Have Had The Most Success Using These Containers) 4.
I can start my planting, however, with these milk jug greenhouses which helps break up the monotony of winter. Poke some drainage holes in the bottom of your container. I've used the method for a number of veggies including romaine, spinach, brussels sprouts, peas, broccoli, and yes, even tomatoes.
1.)None Germinated In Small Containers.
(unplug when done!) use a knife or other cutting implement to cut the milk jugs open around the center, almost all. Avoid placing the containers next to the house or under eaves, where rain could pour down and damage or flood the containers. I am using the milk/water jug method since i am huge on recycling and this definitely will cut down on the cost of sowing seeds.
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