Any ideas on how to plant everything in the seedbox?

18 years ago

I've accumulated alot of "keepers". I don't know how old some of the trades are, so germination is questionable.

I'm looking for some better ideas...

My thought is...take an area and mark it off into squares. Plant each variety in it's own square. When they need to be transplanted, put them in a more permanent location. This way I've got perennials started and a fresh supply of annual seeds. I have the space in the yard to do this but the soil will need amending...Is it too early to start digging around and breaking up the soil? I'm afraid that if I stick to seedling trays on the ground, they'll dry out to quickly (last year's downfall).

Last year I also "mass planted" for a cottage garden look and couldn't remember what didn't come up! (and I couldn't tell the weeds from the plants...until I'd see flowers!) It wasn't at all like I dreamed it would be. I want to take the time and start with a weed free bed this year & actually place what I want in the bed.

Any suggestions or experiences?? Thanks!

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karen_b
18 years ago
Have you tried wintersowing (check out the wintersowing forum for instructions) the seeds in individual containers, this way you will have the containers labeled and you will know exactly what has germinated. Then you will have time to prepare the bed(s) for transplanting.
shadylady_pa
18 years ago
My suggestion is also to check out the wintersowing forum. You are a perfect candidate!
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pattygrow5
18 years ago
I third the wintersowing I have about 500 different species wintersowed have over 25% germination already
Patty
Lcgrace Mahoney
Original Author
18 years ago
I've got 4 flats that I tried...my 1st official attempt at winter sowing..I hope this works...it'll prove my mother in law wrong!! lol Now, I'm out of potting soil/seed starting mix! (again). It has warmed up this week...it should be almost 70 degrees thurs and friday. I want to check my extended outlook for temps before I start anymore. I'd hate to have 1 week of warm weather start everything and then 2 weeks later, have it die. I guess I'm not convinced that the warmth is here to stay....being careful. Thanks for the ideas!
not_a_contessa
18 years ago
I'm on my 4th year of wintersowing, and I can verify that it works. You are about to be amazed and thrilled.

Mary