Step-By-Step Guide to Winter Sowing Flower, Vegetable & Herb Seeds
Winter Sowing is a cheap and easy way to start flower, herb and vegetable seeds outdoors in the coldest months of the year. Anyone can do it and you don’t have to be a gardening guru to get started. This process is not only environment-friendly, but also cost effective! What you’re essentially doing is creating a greenhouse for your seeds by using clear containers, such as milk and juice jugs. The seeds are protected from birds and mice and the fluctuating temperatures prepare the seeds for germination. Placing the plastic containers outside saves the cost of grow lights and greatly reduces the need for watering. Let’s get to the steps you need to follow in order to have healthy starts come Spring! Gather and Prep the Containers Remove caps from jugs and cut the jugs below the handle almost all the way around, leaving a hinge. Cut small holes on the bottom of containers for drainage. Soil Fill the bottom of jugs with soil. I use Miracle Grow Seed Starting...
