Seeing Green
Even though the snow still blankets the garden outside, I’m starting to see a little green in the house. Over the past week, I’ve been starting onions, celery, lettuce and herbs. I’m already seeing the fruits of my labor, I’m noticing more and more green every time I check on the seeds.
One think you will notice is that the fresher the seed the quicker it germinates. That’s one reason to use up your seed and pay attention to the self life of the seeds you have. Here’a a handy chart if you need one.
Along with the onion seeds in flats, I started lettuce in some large planters. It’s germinating nicely and should be producing a few salads for our plats in a few weeks.
The cats are also enjoying some greens, every week I plant them a new container of wheat grass. Soon enough, the chickens and ducks will be enjoying the same thing. I’m in the process of starting large flats of wheat for them.
Do you have any green sprouts in your house yet?
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Opalka tomatoes and Little Jada cabbage popped up during the night. The tomatoes were a surprise but the cabbage are right on time. I’m expecting more during the day today. Isn’t it fun!
to Robin's comment
LEEEEKS!!! Yay. Love leeks. Not that I had anything to do with planting them, but I’m enjoying them nonetheless Also, inspired by “The Victorian Kitchen Garden,” my husband made a hotbed in the garden with sheep and chicken manure and straw, so we can start lettuce outside, like, now. When the seeds get planted, anyway. Should be an interesting experiment.
Obviously, I’m relying on everyone else to do the early gardening this year, which is totally unlike me, but there you are.
to kristin @ going country's comment
Nothing yet, started asparagus.
to John's comment
Lots of green here….I’m trying to get a jump start on flowers, peppers & tomatoes. My indoor growing space is a bit limited this year, but I’m thankful for what I’ve got. Think I may set up an extra grow light & start some arugula this weekend!
to Victoria's comment
Hi Susy,
not really related to starting seeds, but I wonder if you and many of your readers have been enjoying the BBC series Wartime Farm? http://www.wartimefarm.co.uk/ If I remember correctly you don’t have satellite, but it is very well done and really drives home the importance of gardening and homesteading skills in times of crisis. I thought I would share for anyone interested–I watched it on TVO. I also enjoyed the Victorian Farm series that they did a few years ago.
Love the blog, I’ve been reading for years now! Jill
to Jill's comment
It’s a great series, Mr Chiots and I watched it last fall I believe.
to Susy's comment
Just started onions and herbs last weekend. Nothing is up yet…
to Adriana's comment
Nothing green here yet though I need to get busy soon.. Im going to be out of town for 2 weeks next month which throws a kink in some of my plantings but Im just gonna have to work around them.
I’ll probably get busy one day later this week…
to KimH's comment
Started onions, leeks, shallots and kale on Sunday and the kale is already coming up!
to Karen's comment
Nope. All the sprouting is going on outside.
to Maybelline's comment
I started onions, dill, and lettuce, so far and all have sprouted. In the next few weeks, I will start the tomatoes and cucumbers.
I love seeing green!
to Natalie's comment
Warm winter, so maybe I’ll plant my peas very soon. Nothing but catgrass and a celery plant (and lots of cacti) inside. I’ve been lazy. I plan on starting a few things this weekend.
to EL's comment