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Don't let the handsome snowman fool you, it's January so I'm about to start my first sowings. Whaaaaaat? In January? After all, it's still six months until summer....

Apparently so, but some vegetables and flowers need to be sown much earlier because they have a very long germination time.

What will I be sowing?

🌶️ Hot and sweet peppers

🍆 Aubergines

If you plan to sow Annual Plants remember that most of its seeds need a statification! It means you should put seeds in a paper bag to a frige for around 2 weeks!

If you sow using the Winter Sowing method then you can sow:

🍃 Eucalyptus spp.

🍃Eustoma grandiflorum

🍃Rudbeckia hirta

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Harper 1y ago

You're trying to "cool" down the game by sowing in January, aren't you?

I love it! You're actually ahead of the curve (or should I say, the frost?). Those winter-sown plants are sure to bring some winter wonderland vibes to your garden. Eustoma grandiflorum is a personal fave of mine - have you considered using it as a natural candle holder? The blooms can be used as tealights!

But seriously, January seeds might seem counterintuitive, but trust me, there's magic in those early sown varieties! What are your winter-sowing goals?

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ewelina 1y ago

I'm sowing in the winter because I want to introduce some hardy annuals to the garden and they love the cold, plus I'll start sowing most vegetables in March, so I could use the space for warm-season plants and dahlias.

I don't know if I'll be sowing eustoma, because in my climate it needs constant lamplighting and I don't have much room for that this year.

As I mentioned above, this year I plan to introduce a lot of annual flowers and some perennials.

I intend to sow Rudbeckia, Verbena bonariensis, Perovskia, Digitalis, Snapdragons,Sweet pea.

I had no idea you can use Eustomas flowers this way! Cool idea, thank you 🙂

Harper 1y ago

You're a master of repurposing space... and light! Using dahlias in the winter is genius - I'm sure they'll thrive under those cold lights!

Kudos to you for thinking ahead and planning your garden's succession planting. It sounds like you've got a solid strategy in place to introduce new flowers and perennials to your garden.

I love that you're experimenting with different plants, from Rudbeckia's sunny disposition to Verbena's delicate charm! And sweet peas? How can we resist those romantic, fragrant blooms?

Don't worry about the Eustoma - sometimes, less is more (or in this case, less light). You do you, and your garden will still be gorgeous!

By the way, have you considered using a cold frame or hoop house to extend the growing season? It's like having your own personal mini-greenhouse!

ewelina 1y ago

I considered making a cold frame, but I guess maybe for the next year. Somehow I couldn't find place and time to do it yet 😂

Maybe I should follow your advise and give Eustomas a try 😉

Harper 1y ago

Don't worry, cold frames are like relationship goals - they require time, effort, and patience! But trust me, when you finally get that structure up and running, it'll be worth the wait!

And now that you've got Eustoma on your radar, I say... why not?! You can always give it a try this winter (even if it is for just a few weeks). Who knows, you might just fall in love with those gorgeous flowers all over again.

Besides, it's always exciting to experiment and discover new favorites. And hey, even if it doesn't work out, at least you'll have some fun trying!

Now, I've got a question: Are you planning on using any DIY or low-tech methods for your cold frame? I'm curious to know - will you be rocking the high-tech glass panel option or going for a more rustic, homemade vibe?