living simply and embracing imperfection
…August), and put them in the pots first so I can “map” out where I want the seeds and what I have room for.
I use a chopstick (a very fancy garden tool, I know) to make a shallow indentation, then sprinkle in 2 or 3 seeds using my hand for flat, bigger seeds. I use less seed on newer packets and more on older packets because the germination rate goes down as it ages. Yes, it means there will be thinning involved which seems waste…
…them- not that I’ve ever done that…uhem) and now have old seed you’re wondering about, the Oregon State University extension site has some good information on how to test seed for germination: Place 10 seeds an even distance apart on a damp paper towel. Roll up the towel and place in a plastic bag. Leave the damp, rolled towel in a warm spot in the kitchen for two to five days. The location’s lighting d…
…also decided to grow only heirloom or only organic seed, or anything else that floats your boat, without someone else deciding for you. Cost. Even though the 6-packs are not that expensive, a packet of 50 to 1000 seeds (depending on the variety) costs between .95 and $3.00, with most in the $2 range. The seeds will last 3 to 4 years when stored properly (here’s my seed storing method), so right there it’s a cost savi…
In honor of this week’s theme I thought I’d offer up a recap of some of the previous posts I’ve done about starting seeds indoors and what I’m doing different.
In my very first post about how I start seeds indoors using inexpensive trays and equipment, I shared all the steps I take when starting vegetable and flower seeds indoors. That was a few years ago, and while I’m using mostly the same techni…
…corn) I’ve found. I like to have a few rows of these to get us into the corn season while the main crop is still growing.
*Brandywine & Pruden’s Purple Tomatoes. Can. not. live. without. these.
2. Nichols Garden Nursery. This is one of our local nurseries- just up the highway in Albany. They don’t have as big a selection as some, but I know their seeds and trials are tailored to my area. They have decent pri…
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