 | I sent for some seed from Trudi's WinterSown Organization. I am excited to try the Button Box Zinnia Mix, Rocket Larkspur, and Blue Flax. Meanwhile the greenhouse is getting steamy with the beautiful weather we are having. I skip the lid step in winter sowing and just put them all in the mini greenhouse. I have found this setup to be easier to monitor and maintain than dealing with taping, closing, and opening lids. This is my third year wintersowing and I love the results. I also enjoy being able to plant seeds in the middle of winter. I am getting better at collecting seeds in the fall too, so the process will just get better. Happy sowing! |
2 comments:
Hi Lady Bug,
Wow, I like your method for winter sowing. I have the same mini greenhouse. I see how this saves you time opening and closing the lids, but what about watering? Do you find that they get dried out faster in the greenhouse?
Amy
Hey Amy -
I just spray the whole thing with the hose setting on mist. The whole thing gets humid and hot... I had to open it up on Wednesday to let it cool off a bit.
The first year I did the lid method and did not have very good success because the containers were too moist... not enough holes in the bottom so the seed rotted. I think I also needed another inch of soil. Although I do agree that bottom watering the jugs works well too. I like your containers though... no tape!
This set up worked well last year. I will tell you how it works again. I also have a new cold frame that will be filling up soon.
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