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What to do in January in my zone

Posted by owens1994 6 (My Page) on
Sat, Jan 10, 09 at 16:45

I'm interested in getting a head start on my gardening this year. I usually find myself inspired once the plants hit the stores, but this year I'd like to start some flowers from seed myself. I wonder when I would start pansies indoors? Any suggestions for soil type? I think my best bet is to start them in my garage with a thermal mat. I do have windows so light should not be a problem once the seeds germinate. Bottom water? Yes, I'm a newbie but I'd really like to get my feet wet with seeds. Any advice or direction would be appreciated! Thanks!!


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RE: What to do in January in my zone

There is a very active Winter Sowing forum here on GW that should help you out with all your questions. Most larger garden centers will have seed starting soil available (very fine textured with good drainage) or you can make your own. Just ask your questions and you'll get many responses.

I just don't have the patience or the space to do any seed growing myself plus I have this instant gratification thing going on that pretty much restricts me to plants that are already well on their way........:-)

Here is a link that might be useful: GW Winter Sowing forum


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RE: What to do in January in my zone

The climate in all zone 6's are not the same. A zone's designation is determined by the average low temperature over a long time period. Example: the climate of zone 6 in the high desert is radically different than the zone 6 in Kentucky so keep that in mind when you are asking questions. Just for your (everyone's) edification.


 
 

 

 


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