Winter Sowing 🌱🌸 ANSWERS To Your WINTER SOWING Questions | UPDATE Winter Sowing 3 Different Ways🤩

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Winter Sowing 🌱🌸 ANSWERS To Your WINTER SOWING Questions | UPDATE Winter Sowing 3 Different Ways🤩

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Winter sowing comes with so much excitement, but also is surrounded by so many questions. In my previous winter sowing videos, many of the viewers asked some great questions, gave some great answers, and shared so much wisdom all surrounding winter sowing. I thought it would be helpful to share answers to those questions, and do a little hands on trial and error on camera, as well.
UPDATE TIME: We are also taking a quick peek at the experiment of WS 3 DIFFERENT Ways and the results are super interesting!
Thank you so much for watching, I hope you enjoy and will share your thoughts below.
Have a fantastic day,
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Zone 7B, North Carolina
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@moodybikerchic 8 ай бұрын

I am in Burlington North Carolina! I love your video! I am just starting to experiment with winter sowing. I do all my gardening in 5 gallon buckets and black fabric grow bags, different sizes. I am 75 years old and am not as spry as I used to be when I had a huge garden every year. I got so much inspiration from your video. I have been gathering up my supplies to start planting soon. It is so exciting to try a new way of doing something that I have been doing for my entire life! I don’t have room to put up grow lights and plant in trays. So, I think this is just what I need to be able to keep growing plants that I love. I have lived alone since my hubby died in 2008, and am just trying to survive.

@thesoutherndaisyllc 6 ай бұрын

I sure pray that you see this message. I’m in Mebane! Literally 10 minutes away from you. I would love to meet you and help you I have so many extra seeds I would love to give you. My mom used to always garden with me but since moved to Florida and is 85 now. I miss having someone to learn from their experiences and to share in loving gardening. If you are interested, I will show you how to winter sow and love every minute of it.

@LINativePlantConservation 11 ай бұрын

For the plants that didn’t germinate, I just let those seeds sit all season and my milkweed actually germinated in the early summer!

@valeriaboe2556 5 ай бұрын

Good point!

@thesoutherndaisyllc 5 ай бұрын

I let mine sit too but didn’t monitor the mop and they dried out. Great advice I’m going to do that next year

@loucilehall9281 Жыл бұрын

I always had a hard time growing lavender and carrots. I’ve got sprouts with this method. Hurrah

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic! YAY! I hope you have lots and lots of lavender and carrots to grow!

@andrewmiadavila6342 8 ай бұрын

I love how excited you get. I tend to get petty excited myself. 😂

@karlasmith8600 11 ай бұрын

I just found you and I already want to be your friend! Your energy is incredible and I can't wait to try winter sowing!

@ES-pc8kf 7 ай бұрын

My tips 1 Place an unbleached coffee filter in bottom of jug to keep bugs out and soil in the container. 2 Any CPAP user has an endless supply of opaque gallon jugs. 3 After risk of frost open jugs and start pinching down to the second set of true leaves to facilitate root development and branching. 4 Place holes in jug before cutting jugs open. 5 Space seeds in jugs giving them room to branch out. My first year my each jug had every seed in the packet. 6 Learn to harvest your own seeds. 7 Keep a log with plant name, sowing dates , results from each jug. This will help decide what plants worked best. 8 When you want to stop transplanting, because this method works so well, give friends plants.

@thesoutherndaisyllc 6 ай бұрын

Please tell me your name so I can tell the world how amazing you are! I want to share these wonderful tips in a video so would love to give you a BIG shoutout 😊

@ES-pc8kf 6 ай бұрын

@@thesoutherndaisyllc Esther

@thesoutherndaisyllc 6 ай бұрын

@@ES-pc8kf Esther you are so helpful. Have you been winter sowing for a long time?

@ES-pc8kf 6 ай бұрын

@@thesoutherndaisyllc This is my Second year in Zone 8b. I watched hours of videos on KZfaq and read every article I could find. 9Have supplies (Soil, vermiculite, perlite,and containers ) ready to plant as my seedlings were ready to be planted before I was “ready” for them and it got stressful. 😩 Everyone should have such problems.

@jimkingsland1645 5 ай бұрын

Great set of comprehensive tips! I’m happy to say I use all of them!

@lorryhanks8829 Жыл бұрын

Yay!! Glad you liked the wood burner 😁 it's my favorite way to do the holes, my wood burner also has a thin tip that I use to cut around the jug, it's easier for me to use than the scissors ✂️ I do it out on my back porch cuz yep... It stinks 😂

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! Thank you so much for the great advice. You saved me so much headache. It does stink so I will do it outside also. Have a great day!!!

@janettecopeland144 7 ай бұрын

Yĥ

@lisab.6818 6 ай бұрын

I have been the videos and tried the wood burning tool before I saw this and magic! Only after I used my glue gun tip on 20 + jugs! Still have more and love it!!!!!

@joannuttall1508 Жыл бұрын

I love the way to share your knowledge! Great conversation and knowledge sharing!

@marycook9607 5 ай бұрын

Its February here in eastern ok and it is warmer than usual. But im still going to winter sowing this year.😊

@thesoutherndaisyllc 5 ай бұрын

It’s the same here in North Carolina. This weather is crazy.

@soniahenney9827 5 ай бұрын

A glue gun that you can buy in craft departments or craft stores also works very well for making holes.

@thesoutherndaisyllc 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@hsavage2899 5 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your natural approach and easy explanations! Thank you!

@thesoutherndaisyllc 5 ай бұрын

That means the world. Thank you very much

@1yuvette 6 ай бұрын

I just watch you video and O M G I love your info. I’m so ready to play in the dirt and you have motivated me to try winter sowing!!! Thank you 🎉

@thesoutherndaisyllc 6 ай бұрын

BEST NEWS EVER!!!! I am so excited to hear this. I want you to try it and know you will love it. Let me know if I can help you in any way with your trials! :-) Thanks for watching!

@veldawilson6197 5 ай бұрын

I use a seafood fork to scoop out my seedlings.

@thesoutherndaisyllc 5 ай бұрын

Genius! So so great 😀

@jessie-2023 6 ай бұрын

Love your tips thank you so much. I’m planning my 2024 garden for the first time in advance and I started a few seeds last weekend. I’m going to see if I can save money on a some perennials this way. ❤

@thesoutherndaisyllc 5 ай бұрын

Yes it’s a huge money saver. Great job

@tinacruz9162 Жыл бұрын

Awesome information, updates every few weeks please. Love your enthusiasm.

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Hi Tina, thank you SO much! I am going to update every few weeks if not sooner. We've even had some updates since I posted this week. You're the BEST!

@jimkingsland1645 5 ай бұрын

Love the Q&A format and the community sharing comments! I built a square frame from 1x4’s that tightly surrounds a milk jug. I put the jug in the frame bottom up to burn the holes with a thin tip soldering iron I got on sale at Harbor Freight for $3.99. Then I turn the jug over and use the top edge of the frame as a cutting guide for a knife to cut the jug all around to the handle. I use a small filet knife for this.

@thesoutherndaisyllc 5 ай бұрын

That’s awesome. Thank you for sharing this info

@pamhastings3857 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!! Can’t wait to try this year!!!!❤️💕😍

@Andy1231673 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing.. First, how to you get your soil in ther and how di you get your seedlings out? I'm sure you have a video on this

@thesoutherndaisyllc 5 ай бұрын

Hey, these are great questions. I have put together a winter sewing tutorial on how to winter so from start to finish that will show you the whole process. I also have my last video where I show how to take it out of the container and what that looks like. Let me know if that helps you or if you have any more questions I’m happy to explain more if needed.

@pms214 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your videos!!!!

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Really? Thank you so much!! That means so much to me. I have so many to film that I am about to burst so stay tuned for more :-)

@nellmanning8547 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos....keep them coming !!

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Nell, you have sure made my day. Thank you so very much :-) If you will keep watching, I will keep them coming ;-)

@vivians3696 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I have vegetable gardens and a few plants here and there on my 3/4 of an acre in northwest New Jersey. this year I would like to start a little floral cottage area in front of my greenhouse. It’s the southern side of flowering plants on and thank you for your videos. They’re so sweet and I like listening to you. God bless.

@thesoutherndaisyllc 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much and I hope you start that area. I think you will love it. Thank you so much for watching.

@terriejohnson4884 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kim for all the tips and the answer to all the questions 😀

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Hey Terrie, I am so happy you found them helpful. Thank you for watching and for your kind message. I appreciate you!

@clarefoskett9959 6 ай бұрын

I get so excited about my plant's x😊😊😊😊😊😊

@thesoutherndaisyllc 6 ай бұрын

Yes! I’m sure you get the obnoxious squeals from plants growing. My daughter rolls her eyes and says you and your plants lol. 😂

@joycehancock3944 Жыл бұрын

It's my first year winter sowing seeds and so excited for this. I can finally have some beautiful flowers and saving.

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Joyce, I am SOOOO excited for you. You have to share how it went when you open those containers. The feeling is unreal! YAY! Thank you for watching and sharing :-)

@deborahcampbell9602 Жыл бұрын

Leave the milk jugs over top of Tom's at night with mulch in case of frost or 2 ltr pop bottles

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thank you!

@janetcain1753 Жыл бұрын

Hey Kim, great video! My first year of winter sowing. I have a log sheet of all the seeds, dates and hopefully results. Thanks so much from zone 7b

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Hey Janet, YAY!!!! I am so excited to hear that you are starting this amazing way of starting seeds this year. I am wishing you all the most beautiful plants you've ever seen! Thank. you so much for watching, sharing and I hope to hear how it goes for you! Hugs from 7b right back!

@Aimerla Жыл бұрын

Nice update and sharing!!❤💯 Totally agree with ''DO OUR RESEARCH'' .

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

My friend Winnie! Thank you so much for watching. Yes, we have to do our research because what works for one may not work for another :-)

@brucemullis479 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome , glad it worked for you.

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Bruce, IT DID!!! Thank you so much again.

@jeffbradford1999 6 ай бұрын

Great info. Giving WS a try for the first time. Plant prices have become ridiculous! For the holes I use a screwdriver heated with a candle, not as smokey. I usually do indoor seed starting but it requires a lot of fuss. Easy,enjoyable,and effective is my motto.

@teresaseggerman9402 Жыл бұрын

I have been using a wood burning tool that was my husband's in the 1950's. Works great !

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Hey Teresa, YES! Isn't it amazing? So happy to have gotten that tip to try. Worth its weight in gold.

@HookedandRooted Жыл бұрын

Great vid Kim! I tried the tote last year with mixed results. But I may try the baggie method for a couple of Spring Cool Weather Crops.

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Hi Steph, thank you so much. The tote seems to have mixed results for many folks. The bags are doing really well right now which is a big shock but I like it! Be sure to put a stick in the opening to hold it tall so water can get in when it rains or snows. Mine are sagging and I need to do a little 'fixing' to them. :-) Thank you for watching and being an inspiration for me (and so many of us!)

@janicearant6407 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so informative and inspiring. This is my first time Winter sowing. I’m in Western Kentucky, 7 A.

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Janice YIPPEE!!!! That is fantastic to hear. What did you start in your WS? How fun. I wish you much success and look forward to hearing about how its working for you.

@christiridley1009 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kim for another great video on this super exciting topic! The sight of those little green sprouts in the containers warms my soul! 😅 As this is my second year, I am gaining confidence in getting more experimental. I have even used some rotisserie chicken containers 😊 this time. One thing I have been puzzling over lately is the sun exposure location of my containers... i am concerned about them building up too much heat in this very warm winter we have been having, especially the hot afternoon sun. I have mine in a sheltered location that gets the 1st 1/2 of the day's sunlight. I love that you have already had some sprouting! ❤

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Hi Christi, I have thought the same thing. I was looking back at my pictures in my garden from last year and I noticed that I had mine tucked in a shadier spot beside my greenhouse. I am going to put my other ones there and maybe move them in March. I love that you are thinking this through and trying new things. Spoiler...the baggie looks really good. I went and looked inside today and they are looking REALLY nice. Thank you so much for your sweet words and for sharing your thoughts on your WS this year. Food for thought! I appreciate you watching!

@jimkingsland1645 5 ай бұрын

I did some research and found some lists of varieties to winter sow. Some of them are summer annuals. I’m wondering if these sprout and then a frost comes I have to protect them. I definitely think so! For the past few years, I very carefully transplanted some pre-sprouted perennial flowers into the milk jugs late winter. . I was viability testing the seeds and thought I should try this. I was warned, but have had very good success. Last year though, we had several nights below 25 degrees that I believe killed these sprouts. So my thinking is if the temps drop into the 20s, best to cover them. If extended cold, I think I would move them to a garage or shed. This year I didn’t try this method. My thought is though those annuals should be covered if below freezing and moved if the forecast is in the mid or lower 20s. Please comment or share your experiences winter sowing warm season annuals. I would greatly appreciate it!

@thesoutherndaisyllc 5 ай бұрын

Hey, thank you so much for sharing and for your question. So I plant warm season annuals and perennials herbs, and flowers. I don’t differentiate between warm season and cool season when I’m winter sowing. A lot of people don’t do it this way, but I have since the very beginning, when I didn’t know better, and honestly have great results. So what I will say, is that when you sow them and the seedlings germinate, then you have a really cold night I would absolutely cover them. If it is multiple nights. (this is an unpopular opinion), but if you feel better about moving them for overnight, and then putting them back out during the day Feel free. My philosophy is I want seedlings by whatever means necessary, so I am willing to deviate from the rule in an effort to be able to have plants at the end of the winter sowing.

@lovelight9164 Жыл бұрын

Right now I have 5 milk jugs filled with seeds. I'm hoping to see success too. Thank you for this video.

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Hey, that is AWESOME! What do you have in your 5 milk jugs? You will see success! It's going to be awesome! Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts.

@veldawilson6197 5 ай бұрын

That is what I make holes in my red solo cups to plant my tomatoes and peppers in.

@thesoutherndaisyllc 5 ай бұрын

So smart 😊

@emmettbattle5728 Жыл бұрын

youre so funny! thanks for posting this help!

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Emmett, I'm glad it helped and provided a smile or two to make the day move along better :-) Thank you so much for watching. I appreciate you.

@gerdadewinter2520 Жыл бұрын

I winter sow for 5 year, in zone 3 Canada flowers I start in February and vegetables end of March. Always great success, never get so great and strong vegetables since I winter sow. Keep up and try milkweed and yarrow maybe our winters are colder.

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. I love the encouragement. I tried the milkweed again and surprisingly the yarrow popped up in my garden from last year :-) Thank you for watching.

@drw.n.tatehouse8560 Жыл бұрын

Starting my first ever winter sowing seeds today. I am in Mebane as well, excited to see how it goes 😊 thank you for all your help

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

NO WAY! You are in Mebane? You will have to tell me where and how this goes for you! I love that you are local and I know that you are going to do great with this journey. There is just something so exciting and rewarding about this method.Thank you for watching!

@drw.n.tatehouse8560 Жыл бұрын

@@thesoutherndaisyllc I am on White Level Rd.

@kimrutland3377 6 ай бұрын

I'm going to winter sow my lavender and thanks 😊

@thesoutherndaisyllc 6 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@josweatt898 Жыл бұрын

Great info and it’s so exciting to peek in and see green! The hunk of seeding method also works great for some varieties too. If I am unsure on anything I pop into the winter sowing group and search. Thanks again!

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Hi Jo, isn't it so exciting. Its the little things for us gardeners that get us excited isn't it? What do you mean on the hunk of seeding method? I haven't heard this term I don't believe? Ohhh is this a new technique? You know I am all about trying something new and exciting :-) Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate it so much.

@josweatt898 Жыл бұрын

@@thesoutherndaisyllc Trudy Davidoff(sp) came up with it and is better explained in her winter sowing group site. But you sprinkle almost the whole or whole packet if its like 24-50 seeds in your jug. Then the whole jugs is filled with tiny seedlings. Then you cut them with a knife in like 1 to 2 inch squares brownie style and plant the whole hunk. The fittest will survive. I am sure I left our something. It is good for things that don’t like their roots disturbed .Those who plant their seedlings directly out into the garden usually use the HOS or "Hunk 'O Seedlings" method. With this method, do not prick out tiny individual seedlings to transplant into the garden. Instead, transplant large clumps of seedlings as a group.

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

You know I have heard of her but tried to find her on KZfaq and there was nothing for her. I tried spelling her name a few ways but didn't find anything. Where would I find her WS group site? Thank you for telling me. That is what I did unintentionally with my poppies last year and I wasn't a huge fan because it seemed more of a mess but hey, I want to research and give it a try. Thank you again!

@noraalvarado8178 Жыл бұрын

Great video! So happy you got the soldering iron!! I prep like 24 milk jugs at a time by using my outside outlet on my house in the fall. That way when it's time to plant in them their all ready to go and the iron makes it so much easier. Don't forget to put the little stand on it though so you can sit it on your bench in your green house and you won't have to worry about it burning a hole in your wood. Winter sowing is all about trial and error. And the most important thing is that our success mainly relys on our weather and we can't control that. If no rain then the jugs dry out so we have to make sure their keeps moist. And then to much rain the jugs get waterlogged. I love the challenge especially when seeds germinate. And your so right. If they don't then try again next year.

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Hi Nora, YES! It was actually a wood burning tool but worked AMAZING! I am heading outside shortly today to burn some holes and prep my containers for my winter sowing kickoff to this season. So exciting, thank you so so much! I love your attitude! We absolutely cannot control the weather and I like to think that the weather has been working just fine without us controlling it :-) We have to try what we know and adapt to the changes to growing. I personally love warm weather so I don't mind the warmth but also understand the importance of the cold season in my zone. Thanks for watching and for your thoughts. I appreciate it as always!

@noraalvarado8178 Жыл бұрын

@@thesoutherndaisyllc Yess , I thought it was the same tool but there is a difference. As long as it can burn a hole in the plastic that's great!!

@mkitchens8163 Жыл бұрын

I had pretty good success last year, when we had a much warmer winter and very dry (for us). With a more normal rain pattern this year, some of my seedlings have really taken off. I don't see any night time temps in the 20s in the long range forecast, so I'm probably going to go ahead and plant out Bachelor's Buttons and poppies. I had planted some in the fall which would normally come through the winter with no problem, but that sudden and severe freeze in December even killed my foxgloves! I started another batch of seeds last week and will start some warm weather seeds in early March (zinnias, cosmos). I'm sticking to the milk and tea jugs since they are free and at hand! BTW, I was born and raised in the south, and I have always preferred my tea with no sugar at all.

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Hey! I am glad to hear you had great success last year even with the warmer weather. This weather is def crazy but I am heading out today to get started on my first batch of WS and will just protect them if they do germinate early. I love that you love sweet tea and drink it with no sugar. That is uncommon as I am sure you know :-) I have acquired a taste for it now and honestly think I prefer it....well that may be taking it a little too far :-D

@jenniferjones3309 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I am in 7B. I winter sewed a bunch of seeds in the milk jugs February 18. I already have about four of them germinating. So exciting to see! But now just like you I have to figure out if I need to protect them or just leave them out. I’m interested to see how yours turn out just leaving them alone!

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. How are your WS jugs coming along?

@malikkhalid6787 Жыл бұрын

Good morning

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Good Morning Malik. All the best to you!

@AsimGarden Жыл бұрын

Dear Kim Have a great and happy evening. Nice video regarding answer to question related to gardening problems. I am Zone 10a Pakistan. Hope so next coming days ask questions. regards Asim 🌺

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Hi Asim, thank you so very much. I wish you a wonderful day as well. Wow zone 10a in Pakistan, what is your temperature like thereA? Are you able to winter sow? How neat to have you watch from so far away. Thank you so much!

@lindaidzinski1851 Ай бұрын

Did u water /spritz the soil throughout the winter? When i plant seeds inside I usually spritz with water at least 1x a week. I would like to try this method this year as I have a small house and when planting inside it makes the house feel so messy

@cyclinggoatfarm9152 5 ай бұрын

I finally have all my supplies here in Michigan zone 6 and now the day temps are Going to be 50’s for the next two weeks 😳 Is it going to be too warm to start this now?

@thesoutherndaisyllc 5 ай бұрын

Here's a little secret I'm in the same boat but just had no time to get mine sown and the temps here are warm too. I am still doing it and going to trust the process. So I say go for it and we can do it together.

@dustyflats3832 Жыл бұрын

This winter is strange and I’ve never experienced this in my life. We’ve had pouring rain and 40-50s most of January and February the same. Only a few days here and there that were normal cold. I started last year’s WS February 27th all was good. I’m still waiting and hope to start on the 20th as I’ve looked at several weather forecasts and hoping temps stay colder. Today we had some rain and we have had 40s. I’m going to still set containers so they are definitely shaded from hottest sun. I’m concerned about seeds rotting and germinating as the night temps are not getting below freezing. We will get snow Thursday, but back to heat for several days this weekend, then cold again. I have a small GH I could heat, but prefer to be closer to April. Read articles on this weather and it’s very concerning. So many have had containers germinate in the east and weather websites say their spring is 3 weeks early. Z5a, WI.

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

I agree with you on the strange front. I can remember mild days for a long time and especially as I look back in my garden journal. The temps always are all over the place and that is always interesting for us gardeners. Keeps life interesting I guess. My best advice would be if any of your containers do germinate and you have a hard freeze just maybe protect them for the evening with a blanket. They should be fine.

@dustyflats3832 Жыл бұрын

@@thesoutherndaisyllc thank you for advice, but in WI I doubt a blanket would do. We will have a cold day and 3 days of warmth and the rest of the week in the teens. Hopefully it stays cold and I can finish WS. The few I’ve done are in shade.

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

@@dustyflats3832 my winter sowing worked just fine and we had days last year mid feb in the 60s then night time lows in the 30s. They had germinated early and my results were great. You have to do what you feel is best. You could maybe try a container or two that you leave out and don’t worry about at all. See what happens with just watering as needed but otherwise leaving alone. I imagine this new way of temps is our new normal so I’m trying to learn how to adapt and adjust lol. Best wishes on your WS. I’m sure it is going to be spectacular 😉

@dustyflats3832 Жыл бұрын

@@thesoutherndaisyllc yes, this weather probably will be new normal. In warmer regions like yours the cold hours at night are probably just before the sun rises and that can happen here also, and that wouldn’t be a problem. They are saying steady temps in mid teens at night and that would be too cold. I did find a couple other websites that talk about unusually warm winters and advise to wait till later part of February and/or shade for now. Yes, I did a couple with seed I collected and set in shade. I heard a spring bird couple days ago so spring isn’t too far off unless the wildlife is fooled. Thanks again.

@ericakusske3321 7 ай бұрын

@@dustyflats3832 just something to consider, each layer of protection gives you a zone. So starting seeds in a jug, in an unheated greenhouse gives you +2 on your growing zone. You could even sow in jugs, put the jug on a tote lid in the unheated greenhouse and put the tote over the jugs during your cold snaps.

@clb50 Жыл бұрын

The seeds won't germinate until its warm enough though correct? I sowed about 20 milk jugs for my first winter sowing attempt and will be adding more. Our last frost is mid-May and we still have snow on the ground but I'm of the understanding that seeds won't germinate until they are ready and it's warm enough. I'm zone 6a.

@dustyflats3832 Жыл бұрын

Not sure what state your in, but I’m keeping mine out of direct sun and will do most by the 20th as it’s been too warm here Z5a, WI. I don’t want to lose the seed to rot or early germination because it can happen. If it does happen too early I have a small GH I don’t normally heat too early that I could throw them inside. The containers are mini green houses or propagators and the seeds very well could germinate too soon with this extremely hot weather. What I’m concentrating on in future forecasts is how many hours it will remain warm, will it get to freezing at night and how much sun. For me it’s important that soil remains cold and better yet frozen until it gets closer to spring (frost date May 13th). Pray for us all is right as this weather is concerning for not only all the plants, but the insects and animals as well.

@josweatt898 Жыл бұрын

No, they won’t germinate until it is warm enough.

@thesoutherndaisyllc Жыл бұрын

Hi, let me see if I can help to ease your mind a little. The very best part of winter sowing is seeing what works and what doesn't. Your seeds will not germinate until they are supposed to meaning the soil temperature and moisture is where it is the right conditions for germination. So if by chance your seeds do germinate, that will be ok. If your temps get cold that is ok because you container is like a greenhouse so it will be warmer inside. If it is a hard freeze and you are concerned just cover them with a blanket for the night but don't forget to uncover them. Sometimes seeds don't germinate at all like my milkweed. I am not sure why but I will try again and see what happens this year. This is your first try and I know how this feels. This is my second time and I am trying so many seeds I have never grown and some I've never even heard of before this community shared them with me. So just try to remember that you will have success and you will have failure and both are ok. You may have some germinate early and they will be ok. You have snow on the ground and you can take that snow and pack it around your containers and sprinkle some inside too. Snow is a great insulator and will keep it cold like a freezer :-) You're going to do great and I can't wait to hear all about it!

@carolburnett8372 4 ай бұрын

I planted my seeds in jugs now almost 2 weeks ago and I noticed now for the last few days that lots of mine are molding........what can I do to save the seeds........usually the ground inside molds and usually there are 4 kinds of seeds in each jug.......and only 1-2 varieties have sprouted and around the base of those seedlings is a little white cloud of mold............what should I do........help please ???

@thesoutherndaisyllc 4 ай бұрын

Are your containers on the sun? If not out then in the sun. Also are you overwatering them?

@richardcrow7760 10 ай бұрын

Do i water them befor and during. I am zone5 it get below zero in jan here

@thesoutherndaisyllc 10 ай бұрын

You would wet the soil not too wet then sow your seeds then spray lightly, close it up and then watch to make sure it doesn't dry out and spray with a mist (water bottle) if it is dry but don't open it up. I did a video on the steps and how to do it. Check out my playlist that is winter sowing. I hope that helps you.

@richardcrow7760 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@Andy1231673 5 ай бұрын

Are you cutting the plastic to get the seedlings out

@thesoutherndaisyllc 5 ай бұрын

No, not at all. As a matter of fact, I just posted a video day before yesterday on how I get them out of the containers. Check that out and if you have any more questions, let me know.