Winter

A Guide to Winter Sowing

A Guide to Winter Sowing
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  • William Hensley

The idea behind winter sowing is that you sow the seeds outdoors in miniature greenhouses during the winter, allowing them to germinate naturally during the spring. If you live in a northern climate and have snow, this method works even better because the melt adds all the moisture your seeds need.

  1. What seeds are good for winter sowing?
  2. How do you start winter sowing?
  3. When should I start winter sowing?
  4. What can I sow now for winter?
  5. What can I winter sow in Zone 6?
  6. Can I winter sow poppies?
  7. Will seeds germinate in cold weather?
  8. Can I winter sow beets?
  9. What do you do with seedlings in the winter?
  10. Can you start seeds in a greenhouse in winter?
  11. Can you Winter Sow cilantro?
  12. What are good flowers to plant for fall and winter?

What seeds are good for winter sowing?

Seeds of tropical and tender plants will die in the cold. Some good choices for your first efforts at winter sowing include: Flowers: Alyssum, butterfly weed, calendula, coreopsis, cosmos, foxgloves, hollyhocks, petunias. Vegetables: Beets, broccoli, cabbage, chard, carrots, kale, mache, radishes, spinach.

How do you start winter sowing?

A soil depth of about 4” is a good rule of thumb for winter sowing. Once the milk jugs are cut almost entirely around their circumference, the tops are pulled back, and the soil and seed are added. Then it's simply a matter of putting the tops back into place and securing around the seam with duct tape.

When should I start winter sowing?

Generally, only a few varieties of seeds can be successfully sown indoors this early. But one can begin winter sowing any time after the first day of winter and as long as the nights are still chilly.

What can I sow now for winter?

Most can be planted or sown directly outdoors to ensure that your winter vegetable garden is fully stocked.

  1. Onions and Shallots. Autumn planting onion sets are easy to grow and will virtually look after themselves over winter. ...
  2. Garlic. ...
  3. Spring Onions. ...
  4. Perpetual Spinach. ...
  5. Broad Beans. ...
  6. Peas. ...
  7. Asparagus. ...
  8. Winter Salads.

What can I winter sow in Zone 6?

A) Early Winter Sowing

For me in zone 6, sowing time is December and January. Examples: delphinium, milkweed, lupine, columbine, clematis. There are more examples listed here.

Can I winter sow poppies?

Poppies are best when they are grown from seed that is planted in fall or winter, even in cold winter areas. The seeds need to go through the natural freeze and thaw cycles to germinate and that is accomplished by fall sowing. They can also be sown in early spring, about a month before your last frost date.

Will seeds germinate in cold weather?

Cool-season crops can be planted when the soil and air temperatures are at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit. ... Hardy vegetables tolerate cold temperatures the best—their seeds will germinate in cool soil, and seedlings can typically survive heavy frost.

Can I winter sow beets?

Winter-sowing beets works, the seeds can rest in the cold soil and still germinate nicely later. If you want to grow beets in a spot where the temperature fluctuates a lot, then I would instead recommend sowing in spring. But a winter sowing of beets is perfect if you want to grow the beets for the greens instead.

What do you do with seedlings in the winter?

Carefully relocate young plants into individual containers filled with a potting soil that's mixed with plenty of compost. Water transplanted seedlings thoroughly, and keep them out of bright light for a few days while they recover from the stress of being moved.

Can you start seeds in a greenhouse in winter?

The idea behind winter sowing is that you sow the seeds outdoors in miniature greenhouses during the winter, allowing them to germinate naturally during the spring. If you live in a northern climate and have snow, this method works even better because the melt adds all the moisture your seeds need.

Can you Winter Sow cilantro?

Winter sowing cilantro is no different. Planting the seeds into containers is insanely simple. Seeds will germinate in plenty of time for transplant, and produce a great harvest before everything begins to bolt when the weather heats up.

What are good flowers to plant for fall and winter?

Winter Is Coming! The 5 Best Flowers for Winter

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