Though much of the northeast just received a new blanket of snow, “National Plant a Flower Day” yesterday should get us thinking about spring. Snow or no snow, summer gardens require plants that are typically started indoors. Early season Brassica sp., like the broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, get started indoors in January and February (most of us are late too) and then go outside in the coming days. Tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers should be getting ready for their indoor starts. If you have a window with decent sunlight, seeds can get started in small trays or even cardboard egg cartons with seed starting blends. A grow light can help those who lack the sunny window or who unfortunately have to share that area with a four-legged friend. In the coming days and weeks, many plants can get started inside and some outside, but you can get a better sense of these timelines using a planting calendar for your area.
If you still need seeds, please check out our list of current varieties and put in a request. We’re happy to send seeds out at any time of the year, though we do try to avoid weather extremes.
Good luck with your gardens.