Winter Sowing for beginners (How to, Supplies, Seeds and Other Random Thoughts)

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Жыл бұрын

You don't need a lot of supplies or expensive things to start winter sowing, in fact, by reusing some plastic items from the recycling bin, you might have everything that you need already.
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@chelseaoconnor3261 5 ай бұрын

When you said you hate to thin seedlings, I cannot tell you how much I relate. It feels like I put in so much effort and time and money into planting what I do and to thin plants that are doing well is so painful and I never want to. It’s why we had 4x as many tomatoes last year as we originally intended.

@SoilandMargaritas 5 ай бұрын

OMGosh yes! Especially tomatoes!

@tianamarie989 4 ай бұрын

I try to only plant as many seeds as I'm comfortable with handling lol. I had 3 tomato plants in one of those fresh step buckets and I didn't want to thin them, they got huge together, then one day they all wilted. I saved two of them and repotted the second one. For carrots I'll take my craft tweezers and wrap them with tape to prevent damage and I'll premake tiny holes to transplant the tiny sprouts. That took a while but I got a good crop.

@denisecovelle938 5 ай бұрын

This is my 3rd year winter sowing, I love this method . I start all my brassicas, a few peppers, tomatoes, herbs and flowers

@janetthornton7909 6 ай бұрын

I use sifted Happy Frog potting mix. It removes chunks of wood, larger perlite and other debris that the seeds might stick to instead of getting in contact with the soil.

@suzycowan5072 7 ай бұрын

When deciding what soil to use, we have to remember that a seed starting mix does not have any nutrients in it at all. God gives each seed just enough nutrients within its casing to help it come up to just its first set of true leaves and then it is up to us to feed them and give them the nutrients they need, often times we must also up-pot the seedlings into larger containers until they are finally moved into the garden. But when using a potting mix that already has all of those extra nutrients in it, then we are able to just leave it alone, and let them grow the way God intended until they are then ready to be moved into the garden. Using potting mix is so much less work for the gardener, and not so shocking to the seedlings.

@JoseGonzales-ul9sv 5 ай бұрын

Not true at all Miracle-Gro seed starting has all the nutrients seedlings need your commitment has no logic

@YvetteJirsaraie-gp7oi 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I was raised working with my family in the garden. I prefer your simple guidance. 👍

@ruthannecoro6198 5 ай бұрын

@@JoseGonzales-ul9sv huh? Do you really believe that you know more about how to grow a seed that the seed itself knows? Seems to me that seeds have been growing without a lick of human intervention since the beginning..

@Elemiriel 5 ай бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH!!! I've never started seeds before, and only used the starts from the store for 2 years. I was SO lost as to what the difference was. I felt so out of the loop! Thank you!😊🙏

@YvetteJirsaraie-gp7oi 5 ай бұрын

@@JoseGonzales-ul9sv God told us to plant gardens. To grow our own, sell some, being true harvesters. America must get back to these family friendly methods, redeeming our loved ones from corruption in agriculture. Each generation must participate in healthy relationships and churches promoting Fatherhood and Motherhood. Since the churches are responsible for orphans, fatherless, widows, and those who have no helpers, we are God's managers here to serve these underserved groups being exploited The enemies of our country are corporations with too much power over our food supply and our cities must have back up plans in place. We don't want to get locked down again with our for-profits being destroyed again. We don't want to be rescued by nonprofit's becoming a part of big government. We teach our children to invest in home, city and country.🇺🇸✍️. Homesteading classes on KZfaq is definitely used with our faith-based groups. Mom and pops are encouraged in all underserved neighborhoods with wrap around problem solving services. There are many resources that are not being tapped into. This is New Beginnings for America's True Believers! We get the double portion in our country because we were born here. Thank you Jesus.🙏

@ElinWinblad Жыл бұрын

Winter sowing tomatoes produced the sturdiest plants. Usually now I don’t plant tomatoes I just wait for the freebies to pop up on their own 😊

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@suzycowan5072 7 ай бұрын

Due to time constraints, I decided not to plant any of our Sweet 100 cherry tomatoes last season (2023). I was pleasantly surprised to find several volunteer Sweet 100s come up in one of our beds where evidently my husband had thrown some that had not made it the year before. I just love volunteer plants that decide to seed themselves. I also got a couple of pumpkin plants this past year also, what a treat.

@WS-by5cl 5 ай бұрын

My mother in law loves the Big Mama tomato, but last summer all of her seedlings of that variety failed. Surprisingly, while I was tending her garden for her I found about 6 volunteers and immediately staked them up. They did really well, and I made sure to save seeds for her this year.

@mamokamika4212 4 ай бұрын

@@suzycowan5072sweet 100 cherry tomato - is hybrid. Volunteer plants from hybrid parents might not look and taste as the parent plant. If you want same taste, must try to plant from the hybrid seeds again.

@artistlovepeace Жыл бұрын

This woman really knows what she's doing. The entire channel is proof!

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@AGloriousLife 4 ай бұрын

I planted some Rudbeckia/Black Eyed Susan in my garden a couple of years ago - it's the most gorgeous, vibrant, prolific plant - always covered in bees and butterflies. Isn't fussy - drought tolerant. And each year it's spread and grown bigger and more beautiful. Produces some nice seed heads at the end of the season as well - highly recommend.

@dopapier 5 ай бұрын

This is SO clear, SO well explained. Thanks. You also avoid that bugbear of amateur presenters - having music playing all the time. It is wonderful just to be able to focus on your voice. David

@cmbooks2000 5 ай бұрын

Agree. It's so annoying when people have background music while giving information. She does an excellent job

@carolburnett8372 5 ай бұрын

yes, I hate the ones with music......I love to hear the speaker .....no music.

@pamelacorsi Жыл бұрын

I don't winter sow my tender warm season plants like cosmos until mid March here in zone 6a. My reason is because of out crazy weather that can be warm enough for them to germinate and then freezing enough to kill them. I have to watch and cover them when the temps dip too far after they germinate. I love winter sowing and have had 100% success.

@joannaellingson9403 Жыл бұрын

I was hoping you would do a winter sowing video!!! Love it! Love your videos!!

@daiseegray9110 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for giving us another winter sowing method 🌼🐝

@usa2342 5 ай бұрын

You are so organized! Thanks for sharing!

@michellefrance1165 Жыл бұрын

So happy to see this video from you 💗 I will be starting mine this weekend!

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Woot woot! Good luck!

@daphnemitchell7817 Жыл бұрын

Very inspiring! I will get started. Thanks for sharing!

@regtlives4698 7 ай бұрын

i could tell this was going to be informative right off the bat, great video thanks !

@nukhethesslein2125 5 ай бұрын

Does containers are a fabulous idea 💕

@jasminelouisefarrall Жыл бұрын

Loving the colourful pots 🥰

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Sunny14136 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I appreciate all of the detail you provide about winter sowing.

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@AprilShowers24 9 ай бұрын

I had success with milk jugs last year but I'm going to try your method instead. It seems easier, faster, & tidier. Thank you for the idea!

@angelacollins1343 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I am inspired to buy some bin’s tomorrow and get started🙂

@Stacysgarden24 Жыл бұрын

I love it, this is how I winter so in the bins

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

It is an awesome way compared to the mill jugs!

@TheScentofaGarden Жыл бұрын

Excited to starting winter sowing tomorrow in zone 10b! Moisture is the challenge I am planning tackle. Have my spray mister ready! 🎉

@MsKViz Жыл бұрын

Agree on using potting mix for winter sowing. Seed starting mix is usually sterile (no nutrients) so if you have to keep plants for any length of time in those containers before you can plant them, they will likely need to be fertilized. Great video Roxanna!

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Edu_Kate Жыл бұрын

Yes. I heard another gardener on KZfaq mention that. Use regular potting soil for outdoor winter seed sowing. I have used my salad spinner 🤭 to sift out the bigger chunks such as twigs. That was fun.

@TheScentofaGarden Жыл бұрын

And..I’m using clear bins just like you in the video. Thank you for the clear direction 😊…looking forward to learning the freezer trick 😊

@expertonnothing6624 Жыл бұрын

Definitely will be winter sowing. I have a small home with a big yard. So growing more seedlings would really help with prices going up

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

I agree! It leaves some room for other things! I just checked the price for bulk compost and it doubled from last year 😩😩😩

@TheCindyc501 5 ай бұрын

I was so happy finding your channel. I’m also in a zone 5-6 in upstate ny. I can’t wait to try this

@foreversettled9144 5 ай бұрын

Excellent idea and teaching. Thank you.

@tracyoconnor-mcgraw4952 Жыл бұрын

I’m in !!! Will shop for totes today !🌻❤️

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Perfect! Good luck Tracy!

@bevirose Жыл бұрын

Thank you Roxana for sharing your setup for winter sowing and explaining what it is. You taught me how simple and fun it can be. I wasn’t keen on saving plastic containers and cutting them, then planting and taping them back up. Appreciate your channel and learn so much from watching your content. Wishing you much success on your winter sowing seeds outdoor. You’ve given me the encourage to just try it and see what happens!

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@mamokamika4212 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for this informative video. Your winter sowing method is very nice and neat. I love it so much.

@haitham.sultaneh 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful, I hope to translate into all languages so that we can benefit more and more from your valuable information

@mollypitcher9380 6 ай бұрын

Good job!🌸

@debbieholst3720 Жыл бұрын

This my first year trying the milk jug method. I still have seeds I want to start, gonna give this a try. I love all your knowledge you share with all your viewers. Down to earth and easy to watch. Thanks for sharing

@cherylbeswick7327 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video thank you 😊 Definitely trying this

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Good luck Cheryl! 🌿🌿🌿

@shorty8256 5 ай бұрын

I must say the best winter sowing video...thank you so much l am going to try it tomorrow l have the seeds going to pick up the containers...love love what a great idea!!❤

@bubbas1319 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always! 😊 Winter sowing is the only way I sow my Sahara Rudbeckia. It always did great for me. But, just like you said, you can’t completely ignore them. They sure are beautiful flowers! You will be hooked 💚

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Im so excited for my rudbeckias!

@esthew76 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! I had already decided to try winter sowing this year but this will help me use all my little 2.5 inch containers and protect from all the bugs.

@Whistlewalk 5 ай бұрын

Never thought of starting my seeds this way. Thank you so much. I'll be setting seeds for flowers, but manly for veggies. They were flipping expensive here last year. Thanks!!

@sonyabarkwell6077 5 ай бұрын

Just found your channel!Love how you explain everything you are such a good Teacher!I will watch you from now on! Greetings from Canada Ontario Zone4a!

@SoilandMargaritas 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@rflo6294 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I started my winter sowing on Feb. 5th, I checked on them yesterday and I'm seeing seedlings, so exciting , I live on Ohio, zone 6 , love the channel, happy gardening, Ann

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

This weather has been weird, I hope our winter sowing plants do well out there.

@BramptonGardener Жыл бұрын

I have been doing winter sowing fir a few years now, and I've learned a lot. I will only do poppies WS they do so well. Also brassica, greens, perennials. And some some flowers I want a lot of. I also use the containers to grow my beans, but I want until it's warmer out.

@ladonnawoodley5279 5 ай бұрын

I'm so glad I watched your video! I love this method and can't wait to try it. I already have several clear tots but will have to look for lids.

@SoilandMargaritas 5 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@familyboccassini4695 Жыл бұрын

This what I have in head for weeks to cool to see it here I’m happy I found your channel ❤ I’m thinking about double I’m sweet potato vines 😊

@Sushilover01 4 ай бұрын

Such a great idea! I use regular potting soil or soil + compost from my beds!

@SK-jq8um Жыл бұрын

Make sure the potting soil you have has compost or fertilizer in it. Many don't have much in terms of nutrients for winter sowing. Seems the only thing with compost or food in them anymore are organic or miracle grow so you may have to add some yourself. Stay away from anything with moisture control of any kind. They tend to cause root rot unless it's a dry location.

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I think that if I get a lot of green tall plants I can do a bath of liquid fertilizer at some point.

@janicemurphy4373 Жыл бұрын

Roxanna you make this look like i can do this, and I am going to try, you give me confidence that I can and I believe that I can, thank you so very very much!!!!!!!! This is going to be fun!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Good luck Janice!!

@mala4027 Жыл бұрын

I love all the varieties! So so excited for your garden space this year. My first year WS i ended up with 6 plants and lots of algae and draining issues. But thats ok because i learned so much in our climate with so much rain/snow and not much sun. I saw another YT vid where someone lived in a similar climate and she really had to double the drainage holes and even make larger angled slashes around the bottom of her containers. That worked for me. So the next year i over compensated and had an incredible amount of plants. i couldn't believe it and decided to experiment and plant them in diff conditions in my garden to see where they grew the best. Huge learning curve. I am hooked! This year i have planned less and trying new varieties.Def had to remember that being in a zone 5 is completely diff than the zone 6 or 7 who have healthy large seedlings earlier and mine need more time to get there.Perennial Rudbeckia seem to germinate later like they do in nature and did really well. This will be 2nd year and i cant wait to see the blooms. I would like to start tomatoes , indetermiate , but in large pots. Love that you showed your larger containers and how that could be easier than milk jugs that i did. Thanks for another great vid!!!

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Good luck with everything friend!

@juliepoolie5494 6 ай бұрын

When did you put your trays out in the winter? I’m in 5B and this will be my first try at winter sowing.

@emkn1479 Жыл бұрын

I’ve even seen people do ALL their seeds this way. They just do the warm season plants later. That would be great for folks who don’t have room indoors.

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

I think so too!

@Doublehacres Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Im in 8b and 9a and usually direct sow but this year I’ve started a lot of sends indoors and so far so good. Great video

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck with all your seeds!

@Carmen-ok Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video. So many different flowers and they are all stunning 🤩 if you decide that you have too many, I will buy some from you, no kidding 😊

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you Carmen!!

@pattybays7372 5 ай бұрын

I will try your way of winter sewing. It's the first time I have seen it done this way.

@SoilandMargaritas 5 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@lynns4426 Жыл бұрын

I've used milk jug containers for winter sowing years ago. It was awesome. I haven't done any sowing this year because one day we have winter temps, and the next, we have spring/summer temperatures. I love the totes idea. Great video, and thank you!❤️🌷

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

I understand, we have been getting some warm days here lately and it worries me that my seeds in the totes are going to get a bit crispy and starts germinating, this weather has been so weird in the last few years.

@rosacastillokrewson8048 Жыл бұрын

Agree that everything going up in prices motivated me to try growing things from seed like tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. I'm also getting into canning so that I can keep what I grow.

@WS-by5cl 5 ай бұрын

Watch out! Canning is addicting ❤️

@leiaflash5055 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video with great relatable advice Roxanna! This is my 3rd year with winter sowing and I grow any seed that tickles my fancy and I've had great luck with it for the most part. I've bought all kinds of containers as well as used salad, muffin, take out containers, etc. for the seed starting (as long as they had lids so I didn't have to cut and tape). I ignore them for the most part unless precipitation is low and when we get frost later on.

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Good job Leía! I think I ignored mine a little too much the first year 🙈

@leiaflash5055 Жыл бұрын

@@SoilandMargaritas It's a little too easy for things to go wrong in gardening. I lost a huge container full of beautiful coleus since I didn't realize the container was too hot with the lid on! I kept on watering it and wondered why they were falling over dead! I really admired the ones you grew from seed! 😃😃😃

@nanaof07 Жыл бұрын

I like your set up! I don't have enough milk jugs, so this will work perfectly!

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Yup! Plus setting up 120 milk jugs will be a lot harder, also the view from my neighbors 🙈😬

@susans1679 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I have not had much success past two years with jugs. I am going to try this method this year. Your videos are VERY professional!

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Thank you Susan! You definitely should try it and see if it does better for you.

@Edu_Kate Жыл бұрын

OMG, Roxanna! This is a game changer for me. I haven't had success starting seeds either method, indoors or out. Those sealed bins are perfect. Last year, I used berry containers, lettuce "clamshell" containers and critters or wind tossed them around. Another advantage to winter seed sowing, you don't have to babysit the seedling sown indoors by moving them outdoors everyday. No matter how I planned for last avg. frost date in my area it's really subject to that season's weather conditions. I saw MI Gardener do something similar. He cleared off snow from his raised bed and planted seeds directly onto the soil. I think he planted carrots. Then turned over the bin as a dome, secured it with rocks and it also had drilled holes for rain to get in.

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

I saw that video of MI gardener and I have been wanting to do something but my beds are not ready, I add compost once the weather allows it and it’s still frozen outside, but that’s basically why I have a hoop house set up on one of my beds, so much fun trying new things!

@cherriethomas9538 5 ай бұрын

I've been saving all the clear water jugs and Kitty litter jugs to start other small ones in they're awesome you can we actually fit a whole 6 pack in them. Getting usto 8b as so many tjings can be sown so early. I sell my extras at the local farmers market.

@jackieremis6533 Жыл бұрын

Zone 6a - Have been winter sowing for the last couple of weeks. Fingers crossed I have good results. Great Video!

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@potsylvania 6 ай бұрын

I like the bins because last year the snails ate every thing except a few nasturtium .. very sad .. this is perfect for keeping the snails away!

@GardenMoxie Жыл бұрын

This technique makes so much sense to me. It's very similar to what happens when seeds naturally germinate in your garden over the winter. Thanks for sharing your setup. This season I am trying to cold stratify soil blocks, but I think I'm going to try your method next season. Very clever.

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TheGardeningMe Жыл бұрын

That is a great tip for using the mesh tray inside! I've not had the best luck with winter sowing with only a few exceptions. My best success also came from sowing directly in 2.5" pots (but no covers) and these did amazing compared to the jugs so I'm doing a bunch of test pots (1 per variety) as well as sowing indoors for insurance. I've not had an issue with critters but speeding up germination and growth would be great, so I may pick up a bin to see how that goes. Great video!

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

I think the bin is definitely better for me! Super easy to water too if I’m in a hurry!

@cindijones1734 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for a very informative video (without background music!) Using the totes with individual containers solves the problem of separating seedlings that do not like root disturbance, like lupines. I couldn't figure out how to get around that using the gallon jugs. I also garden in zone 5.

@ollagardeningwithmichele1144 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this content. I will be growing this way... I will also be growing tried and true seeds this way with prepared containers that have ollas installed. I make ollas. I will probably use a one-gallon with a small olla and then transplant the one-gallon set up so as not to disturb the roots.

@katipohl2431 5 ай бұрын

Scarlett sage salvia and the white Amni look like must-haves. Hi and greetings from Germany. New follower and I will extend my winter sowing.

@SoilandMargaritas 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for visiting!

@christykulwicki4323 Жыл бұрын

The library had a demo from the master gardener last night. Very interesting. We used milk jugs. I’m hoping it works. I like your storage container better. Maybe I’ll do my leafy greens this way. They said the flower seeds do really well especially with the stratification process. Wish I could include pictures of the hang outs.

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

There are so many ways to get this done! I like this one better because they are easy to setup and handle

@JCC_1975 5 ай бұрын

I've been using this for years. It works so well and I'm glad to see others doing the same! Happy gardening and God bless🙌

@SoilandMargaritas 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@carolburnett8372 5 ай бұрын

please tell us where we can buy the items you are using above...especially the cups.....green/yellow....please.....@@SoilandMargaritas

@tr255788 7 ай бұрын

Hello, I’m new to your channel and I thought I would jump on my phone and leave a message right away. I love your explanation about winter sewing I often watch gardening videos all day long on the TV Roku device, which doesn’t give me the opportunity to comment so often I find channels that are absolutely charming, and because of that, I don’t get the opportunity to tell them I decided I’m not doing that this time I have watched a few of your videos. I absolutely love them. I was on a search for winter sewing some flowers, since I seem to always fail at that, because when it comes time to get Garden vegetables in I kind of forget about the flowers. This year I thought I would try winter sewing and I’m so glad I found this video. I am in the mountains of North Carolina zone 6B the new guidelines says were now in 7A but I don’t believe that at all I error on the side of zone 5. I look forward to watching more videos, and what you have to come happy gardening.

@SoilandMargaritas 6 ай бұрын

Hey! Welcome!!!

@cherriethomas9538 5 ай бұрын

This year I'm using my hoop house that I usually grow my pumpkins on. That changed my life. I'm covering it with 7 mill greenhouse film and I'm starting as much as I can in there I'm gonna give it a try I lost so much stuff last year I don't know if it was a crazy Storm that blew through but we woke up and everything was dead in the garden so I'm using row covers this year and I'm gonna grow under as much cover as I can.

@tammywinter9268 Жыл бұрын

I like the idea of using that tote, I have tried milk jugs but didn’t love it. I also garden in Zone 5 Illinois. I also had to look up the source of your colorful pots.

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! I love the totes better for sure!

@tammymarksberry2554 Жыл бұрын

After watching your video a month ago I started 3 different types of lettuces, 2 different types of peas, spinach, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and strawberries on February 27th in zone 6b. I'm pretty happy with the resullts, after 2 weeks all vegetable seeds were germinating except for the strawberries. Thank you for the video

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

AWESOME! That makes me happy!

@emkn1479 Жыл бұрын

This is such an easy setup, far easier for me than it is with jugs and bottles. I’d rather just try and recycle them. I got a few large bins discounted because they were already damaged. Since I’m going to drill holes anyway, that worked perfectly. But now I’m going a little overboard with the amount of plants 😅

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Lol isn’t that how things go normally with us? A little overboard 😂

@alilbitofsol Жыл бұрын

Roxana, yo también voy a empezar un montón de semillas. Aunque trabajando en un garden center también voy a comprar plantas 😂. But I do know that things have definitely gone up from last year, based on what I’ve seen from what we have been getting this year. Great video, I am going to be doing my winter sowing this weekend. Also, those bootstrap containers are on point!! Love them!

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

No me imagino si yo trabajara en un garden center 😩🙈 I would wanna get everything!

@alilbitofsol Жыл бұрын

@@SoilandMargaritas girl! You don’t know the half of it! I do get a lot of clearance plants, plus my discount. So I do save but, my eyes get so big and I want them all!!

@user-lu5gh9ly2m 10 ай бұрын

This video was amazing. I started winter sowing last year for the first time. It worked pretty good. I like your set up, and this was a nice refresher. I also use the plastic containers you use, I never did like the milk jugs.

@rhondaschenk5727 Жыл бұрын

Hello! This is the first time I found your channel. And thank you for this winter sowing process. I’m in southern Indiana, Evansville, zone 6B. I love the idea of the bin for winter sowing and may try it!

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Welcome Rhonda! You definitely should try this, it is easier than most methods out there.

@rhondaschenk5727 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Have you tried to winter sow sunflowers? I might have to try that with your bin method.

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

I haven’t! But I’m sure is doable towards the time closer to Spring

@jimkingsland1645 5 ай бұрын

What a great method for winter sowing I’ve got to try! I always use gallon milk jugs-(distilled water actually) for winter sowing. I share your disdain for thinning seedlings. In fact, I have transplanted perennial sprouts from viability testing into winter sowing jugs with some success here in zone 6B. The only problem I experienced was last year when temps got into the low 20’s several nights in a row. Otherwise the seedlings survive. This year I’m not pre-sprouting though as it is time consuming and risky. So I just turn my head tossing out those sprouts.

@joinmeinthedirt5186 Жыл бұрын

I like your idea better and it would be neater to store away till next year. I’m looking at all the small plastic containers that I have and trying to figure out where to put this mess. I will be looking for your containers. I already have to pots from watching you last year. Thank you, great video

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Go for it! And good luck!

@kitchenGardenofficalchannel027 Жыл бұрын

Hy thanks for sharing👍👍👍

@Danceliketheresnotomorrow 5 ай бұрын

I always do winter planting. I usually starts January. Zone 9b

@plantedbythebeach8010 6 ай бұрын

Using the milk jugs you dont have to transplant out so fast. Since spring weather is so unpredictable i feel like bigger plants will be more stable in the rain and wind once theyre planted out. I will be also doing seeds just like you did in this video too. Thank you for bring us along.

@dopapier 5 ай бұрын

I use metal slide fasteners to close my opened seed packages.

@danabaker4836 6 ай бұрын

interested in seeing the cosmos from winter sowing,.. I've always have just sprinkled the seeds out and they go wild.

@SoilandMargaritas 5 ай бұрын

I am sure I showed them somewhere on my summer videos.

@amygosiorowski9101 Жыл бұрын

I have grown Rudbeckia winter sowing in milk jugs where I didn't do ANYTHING like you did and it did GREAT. I was shocked. Milkweed did well too. Coneflower.....nope.

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Nice! Thank you, that gives me hope!

@LiaSunshine67 5 ай бұрын

Love your videos! Just found you ❤

@SoilandMargaritas 5 ай бұрын

Welcome!!

@loricawley54 Жыл бұрын

I’ve winter sowed my poppy and echinacea seeds here in Tx, zone 8a, and have had 100% germination in all 8 jugs which I’m pretty excited about! I’ll prob try ur method with the clear bins next yr as I already had the clear water jugs this year. Wishing u lots of success!! Question - do u think the labels being left on the bins on the top and side will cause any issues with certain plants getting a small amt of shade as they grow? I was just wondering.

@crysdye6981 8 ай бұрын

Hi, I love your video! Thank you for all the information. Where did you get all the small containers? Everything looks so neat. 😊

@SoilandMargaritas 8 ай бұрын

From bootstrap farmer, here is the link for the small 2.5" containers, but most of my colored trays/containers are from them > shrsl.com/49xjg

@isabellajespersen5730 Жыл бұрын

Roxana, did you moist the soil? I think I’m going to try this this year with a few things. Not only I do not have space indoors, but also the price of power for the lights has skyrocketed in Europe since the war started 😱 Great video, as usual 🙏😊

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

I did a bit, I don’t like to work with dry soil because that stuff always flies everywhere, it’s not completely soaked but just enough moisture to hold it together.

@sandyanderson7973 Жыл бұрын

Hola Roxanna. I have that blue Salvia here in Central Florida for the last 2 yrs. I cut them down when they freeze and they just come back every time.

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Oh I bet! They were doing so great late in the fall for me!

@doowopshopgal Жыл бұрын

It was wonderful to see all the plants that you’re growing. Winter sewing in zone 9A Will be a challenge for me I don’t know much about it I am just starting. I don’t have room for shelves and containers and lights. I may look into winter sowing for zone 9A. Thank you for that video it was very interesting. I saw MIgardener do something very similar with containers.

@loricawley54 Жыл бұрын

I’m in Tx, zone 8a, and I did winter sowing this year. I did a bunch of poppy seeds and echinacea seeds, and so far, I’ve had 100% germination in all my containers I’ve planted. I know I’m not as warm as u r, but just wanted to give u some encouragement that it does work well in a warmer zone. I forgot to mention that I stratified all my seeds first bc we just don’t get cold enough here, and both poppies and echinacea germinate better if they’ve been stratified first. Happy gardening! 🌻🍃

@doowopshopgal Жыл бұрын

@@loricawley54 so you actually put the seeds in the containers and then put the containers in a plastic bin and left it outside? What month did you do that? Thank you so much for your feedback

@loricawley54 Жыл бұрын

@doowopshopgal I did mine in plastic clear water jugs bc I already had them from when the main city water supply line broke and the entire city was w/o water. I cut them and made a hinge in the area of the handle, put drainage holes in the bottom, filled them with potting soil, planted the seeds, watered them in with a mister so as not to disturb the seeds, taped them back together, labeled them, left the top lid off, and put them outside on the south side of my house bc it gets the most sun. I started the seeds 1/21/23. I've checked on them once a week since then bc we don't get a lot of rain (and hardly ever have snow) here just to make sure they haven't dried out, and they've been fine. All jugs have germinated, and I planted 8 jugs. I've nvr done it how Roxana showed today, but did what several other channels have shown in the jugs, and it works well here. Hope this helps!

@doowopshopgal Жыл бұрын

@@loricawley54 Well this sounds very interesting I do have a south facing window and I don’t have jugs but I do have plastic containers. The coldest it has gotten here is like 26 for a couple of days and then it goes back up into the 50s I’m going to try this same method I can start them maybe in December since we are a little warmer or maybe in November even. I would just have to sacrifice my time and some seeds just to see what works for me but I am so glad for this community and thank you for your help. I am new at Gardening and I really want to make this work. I used to love to plant flowers but now it’s more sensible and sustainable to grow food.

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

@@doowopshopgal remember Lori mentioned she stratified the seeds first (possibly putting them in the fridge for a few weeks before?) so don’t forget about that.

@countryfrau8328 4 ай бұрын

I've grown the lions ear/lion's mane and they are fabulous! Very dramatic. Very tall. Take zero care once up. Has really brutal spines. Self sows easily. I'm in zone 6b.

@SoilandMargaritas 4 ай бұрын

Those things were INTENSE! I just don't have a big enough property for them, but they did really well!

@bellarosa009 Жыл бұрын

Hola!! Great video as always. Can you share where you purchased the tall scarlet red sage? I have the same little pots from bootstrap and love them. Great idea to use them for winter sowing. I’ll have to try that. Can you also share where you purchased the green trays for the containers? Thanks!

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

I can't quite remember where, but I think Johnnys, the seeds I have now I saved from years ago.

@capecodcottagegarden Жыл бұрын

Another informative video! So do you occasionally hand water these if there is no rain or snow? or does the humidity create enough moisture to keep them going? Thats a lot of plants so excited to follow along with the progress. Thanks for sharing :)

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

Yes, I check them constantly mainly because I’m out there cleaning or walking past them, so it’s easier just to peek inside, if they look dry I just give ‘em them a nice spray and the lid keeps the moisture nice and long there.

@capecodcottagegarden Жыл бұрын

@@SoilandMargaritas Seems easy enough, I might give this a try Thanks :)

@cas4646 5 ай бұрын

Love your garden! Is that Elephant Ear growing along the wall?

@SoilandMargaritas 5 ай бұрын

I showed different walls on this video, I am not sure which one you are referring to.

@dianawilliams-coe7747 5 ай бұрын

Hello, new to the channel. I live in Indiana also growing in my backyard have 6 chickens. I follow zone 6 and I am in Central Indiana 12 mins from downtown area.

@SoilandMargaritas 5 ай бұрын

Hey 👋 Welcome!

@ericas1458 4 ай бұрын

Same! This is my first video of yours and I've been hesitating on the clear bins vs milk jugs but you sold me! I already have the bootstrap farmer pots so this will work perfectly! Thank you so much!!

@tammyclark3265 8 ай бұрын

Loved your video! Very informative! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! This will be my first time trying winter sowing. Other videos that I have watched said that you can start your seeds in December or January. I live in zone 5b. Should I not start them that early? I have also read not to put in direct sun until around March or April so that the seeds will not germinate. What are your thoughts on that? You mentioned one of the cons of getting fungus. What can be done to prevent that and what do you do if you get it?

@SoilandMargaritas 8 ай бұрын

December or January is super early for me, I try late Feb or Early March, more sun means the containers will dry out quickly so putting them in a bit of shade is helpful but once they start growing greens you wanna have them on as much sun as possible. Fungus is a given especially if you get wet springs, I don't fight it and just leave it. I mention that winter sowing is more for the fun of it but I always have a backup indoors just in case.

@tammyclark3265 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@TIERRAYLOMBRICES Жыл бұрын

I remember when I learned about winter sowing from a KZfaq video and I asked if will be possible to use regular potting soil and the lady got upset about regular potting soil, she said if you are going to use regular cheap soil don't even try it and don't come here in a few weeks complaining about winter sowing, she was recommending a very expensive potting soil.😊😊

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

LOL sometimes I wonder if mother nature looks at us doing and trying all these things and just shaking her head

@TIERRAYLOMBRICES Жыл бұрын

@@SoilandMargaritas 😂😂

@emkn1479 Жыл бұрын

@@SoilandMargaritas Yes, yes she does.

@Bandaid17 Жыл бұрын

LOL I just use the seed starting mix from Walmart and when the plants start to take off fertilize with 1/2 strength Neptunes Harvest. Ill use potting soil if I’m not going to plant them right away or growing them for our plant sale or give away to friends.

@lorijacobson1931 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video Roxana! Can you tell me if you pre-moisten the soil?

@SoilandMargaritas Жыл бұрын

The one time I did not mention it and everyone asks 😩😩❤️ I did add a bit of water, not a lot, just enough so I didn’t have to breath all the dry medium flying around.

@lorijacobson1931 Жыл бұрын

@@SoilandMargaritas Thank you so much, I am so excited to try this, again thank you!