Gardening experts discuss what to sow yourself and when to turn to local growers.
In the gloomy depths of winter, a simple packet of seeds represents the promise of warm weather and future harvests.
Good examples are anything from the nightshade family, which includes tomatoes, eggplants and peppers, she added.Figure out the materials you need, such as starter trays or plantable pots, soilless seed-starting mix, a spray bottle or a heat mat. Be patient. "Don't be in such a hurry to start your seeds indoors," Jacobs said. "Follow the general guidelines for when to start different seeds. It seems like not a big deal, but your plants will be so much happier come garden time if you can stick to the recommended time frame."from seed into the soil and actually prefer it, so do your homework as you plan your garden," Holt said.
However, if you're not ready to invest in grow lights, you can still have success with a bright, south-facing window, Holt said. After the first day of spring, all regions in Canada should get about 12 hours of sunlight a day. These planned and predicted purchases leave me space to grow my must-haves, like tomatillos, basil and broccolini.
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