I haven't been checking my winter sown containers for new sprouts because I figured there was no way anything would dare to sprout in this nasty spring weather.
Boy, was I wrong. Despite the freezing temperatures and snow, eleven more containers have sprouted in the past week. I can't believe it! Some of them are warm weather plants too. Amazing!!
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| Winter sowing containers with sprouts |
Since my last status report, I have 16 more containers that are sprouting, bringing my current total up to 26!!
Here are my latest sprouts...
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| Winter Sown Cilantro Sprouts |
- Endive
- Calendula 'Radio Extra'
- Leeks
- Cabbage
- Lavatera Blushing Beauty
- Zinnia Mix
- Zinnia Candy Cane
- Zinnia Scarlet Queen
- Carrot
- Allium
- Carrot Early Nantes
- Cilantro
- Petunia Mix
- Sunflower Tall Sungold
- Dill
- Carrot Danvers Half Long
- Whit Carrot
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| Winter Sown White Carrot Sprouts |
I hope the weather will cooperate soon, some of my seedlings are almost big enough to plant out.
I would love to get my cold weather vegetables planted this weekend, but I don't think that will happen. I'll be watching the weather report like a hawk.
In the mean time, I will protect my zinnia, petunia and sunflower sprouts if we have any more freezing nights in the forecast.
Hey all you winter sowers out there... what's your status??
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| Winter Sown Sunflower Sprouts |
In case you missed them, here are links to my previous winter sowing status reports from this season...
Winter Sowing Status Report #1
Winter Sowing Status Report #2
Winter Sowing Status Report #3
Winter Sowing Status Report #4
Winter Sowing Status Report #5
Winter Sowing Status Report #6
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How cool is that?! If I had more sun here, I might give it a try. Can't wait to see your garden in June and July.
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ReplyDeleteYes, it is very cool! You don't need much sun to winter sow, the containers stay mostly in the shade.
Amy
Hey Amy - Just wondering what your plans for planting out. When do you wait until? I have bachlor button plants that are over 3 inches waiting to leave their little container.
ReplyDeleteHi Lady Bug! How are your winter sown seeds doing? I am planning on tilling the garden tomorrow (if the weather cooperates) and might even start planting out my cold weather vegetables. I feel like I'm behind, since it's been such a cold spring. If I don't get going on it tomorrow, I will start planting out the cold weather vegetables next week/weekend for sure. The warm weather vegetables and annuals won't go out until after May 15th.
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