5 Seeds to Start Indoors in Late January | Zones 5 to 7

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Hey I hope you enjoy today's video. Get these seeds planted today if you live in Zones 5 t0 7!!

[@Wendy420T]

Always love your videos. Great information.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

@@Wendy420T thank you.

[@mattiecopeland8741]

Thank you for the video. I definitely will plant some seed today.

[@flatsville1]

Many of the cold hardy seeds you mentioned can be successfully winter sown in milk jugs & left outside. No shelving, benches, growlights , heat mats etc... No damping-off disease or hardening-off issues either.

[@callyscraftycorner2463]

Do you think all listed would make it in this jug sowing. I really want to try it.

[@flatsville1]

@@callyscraftycorner2463 Yeah. Cold hardy are the best to winter sow. I've given up indoor seedling starts with the exception of warm weather crops. I do some late winter sowing of them for the helluva it. Some years it works just fine if I don't jump the gun too early. Then I have extras for trade or sale. One year I had a cut-down, butchered-up IBC tote which I used as the ultimate mega "milk jug." That was crazy productive.

[@callyscraftycorner2463]

Thank you for your reply. I’m going to do some today , even if it’s snowing.

[@Jo_mommah]

@@callyscraftycorner2463 I have winter sown many cold hardy herbs such as dill, sage, and lavender, perineals like echinacea, milkweed and hollyhocks, hardy annual flowers like calendula, chamomile.. I’ve also winter sown brassicas, asparagus, strawberries, and even celery! I will be keeping my onions inside though just to baby em 😄 Winter sowing is great-from milk jugs to seed flats and low tunnels, just gotta find what works for your garden! I use Tupperware from dollar tree, which will last a few seasons (hopefully) Hope you have a lovely season!

[@callyscraftycorner2463]

@@Jo_mommah Thank you got your reply, it is reassuring. This is my first time doing it, I’m praying for success.

[@LisaMagoulas]

Gonna start planting today. Can’t wait for the 7 day challenge. I am so excited.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Have fun!

[@JennTheFrugalMom]

I bought seeds from dollar tree...I plated them in January and they are all ready growing..I used a small domed greenhouse planters for each plant...did I start them to soon? I am growing peppers, tomatoes, onions. And watermelon....I live in Pennsylvania

[@reptilez]

Perfect timing. :)

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

So glad!

[@katrina4002]

This was so helpful! Its my first year starting onions from seed and when I did the math it came out to starting the seeds February 20th. Because of your info I realize now I should start them Feb 6th! Thank goodness I saw this video. Please make a video on what we should start in February and March as well!! When should I start my Broccoli and Cauliflower seeds? Zone 6 last frost may 11. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Glad it helped. I plan on doing some more planting guides this spring.

[@leagarner3675]

Good vid. Glad I found you. Always looking for Zone 5 info. I appreciate that you share your experience!

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rfarmstead3087]

Me too. zone 5 here

[@leagarner3675]

@@rfarmstead3087 Hiya. I'm zone 5 a/b Iowa -right at the midline. I don't know about you but I appreciate many things about growing in zone 5. But we do have to grow smarter in some ways so getting and sharing good advice is appreciated.

[@rfarmstead3087]

@@leagarner3675 one thing I have experienced is that the last frost date can really vary year to year. We use feed sacks to cover the smaller fruit trees at night if needed. We use a smaller polytunnel over our one raised bed for early protection.

[@stephenleaf3848]

Had kale growing in my garden since last spring, still alive till around 2 weeks ago when here in southern Missouri we got hit with negative temps. Ended up freeze drying the leaves. I was hoping it might live till this spring and I could harvest seed from it. Will need to do a lot more to keep it from dying next year! But definitely very hardy, such a wonderful plant.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Wow!

[@flatsville1]

I used a cut-down IBC tote top one year to cover my kale & othet fall crops. I bungeed it down using cords & 4 deep stakes. I only opened it on warm afternoons. A bit unweildy, but once cut- down short it was easy enough to flip over. I could spray water through the top port. Of course you have to plant in that configuration to start with.

[@stephenleaf3848]

@@flatsville1 got some row covers. But didn’t think of the kale when I saw temps were dropping. Had some mustard under it growing real strong too. Shoulda harvested it. 😢 first year growing in this climate and I decided before I even planted anything it was to be an experimental year and I knew I’d screw up, but mistakes are to be learned from.

[@flatsville1]

@@stephenleaf3848 Yeah. You have to watch temps closely. I use Dark Sky for my location. Pretty damn accurate. If you decide to use IBC tote plastic, they need to be covered on occasion. Get some ratty old sleeping bags which are about the only things big enough to span the tote tops & sides.

[@Lochness19]

I have some spinach and radishes that are still alive here in Toronto uncovered. Also some swiss chard that's still alive under plastic bottle cloches. We'll see if they can make it through next week's cold.

[@gaillam9574]

I’m planting Lobelia, Columbine, and Verbena bonarensis in a few days. Zone 6b (the columbine and verbena need cold stratification)

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Nice!

[@TheBeadGarden]

Perfect! This is just the video I needed to see! 💜

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Glad I could help!

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

THANK YOU!!!!!! I am zone 6 💝💝💝💝💝 I find it so hard to grow in La Pine Oregon

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

You are so welcome!

[@shamcg422]

I love la pine! I'm down in the Willamette valley off of hwy 58. I cant imagine trying to have a garden up there though! Best of luck ❤

[@myhusbandsrib]

Getting ready to put myself on the wait list, what time will the classes be and will it be live? Thanks for sharing ur knowledge!

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

All of the classes will be pre-recorded, so you can watch them any time during the day. The last day I will do a live Q&A, maybe 2. Still working on those details, it depends on how many people end up joining, if it is over 100 then I will probably do 2 live sessions one during the day and one at night.

[@helenmcclellan452]

Great video. Thanks for sharing where to buy the lettuce seeds.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

You bet!

[@sarahbast2075]

So excited to start my seeds !

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Me too!

[@apiecemaker1163]

How much more in depth will your seed starting class be from the videos you are posting? What differences will there be and what extras will be offered? Thanks

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

There will be a total of about 2 hours of instruction over the course of the 7 days. There will be a tasks for you to complete every day. There will be a workbook for each day, total length of the workbook is around 80 pages, and a Q&A session at the end.

[@apiecemaker1163]

@@StoneyAcresGardening ok great! I took one of your other classes and enjoyed it.

[@qweeknee4208]

Cool! Great video.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Thanks!

[@nelliesfarm8473]

Im in zone 7b and can't wait to get started ! Already have many of my garden needs.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Yay! I'm glad. Thanks for watching!

[@KumiOriFarm]

How about Petunias? I've been having trouble getting early blooms...

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

The only issue is that Petunias are frost sensitive so they can't go in the garden as soon as some fo the others I talked about. You will want to plant Petunias indoors about 10 to 12 before your last frost, so probably a few more weeks depending on where you live.

[@linklesstennessee2078]

Starting my onions this week

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Awesome!!

[@francesbatycki404]

Can one put onion sets out that early? Or just seedling?

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Yes onion sets will be oaky going out early, but I prefer seedlings because they give you a better finished crop, with a lot less bolting.

[@maigematthews5620]

How about in zones 8a and 1b? Cheraw, SC Elko, NV Lana, NM Valencia, NM

[@prm5264]

Hi am a follower of your channel. When to start the sweet potato seedlings Thank you

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

I'm going to have to refer you to other sources on this one. I don't have any experience with growing sweet potato slips, in the past I have only bought them. So I can't help. Sorry.

[@charliemagoo7943]

You can start growing slips indoors on potatoes on heat mat. When they are four inches tall pull them off put in perlite keep moist they will stabilize and make roots in the perlite. When soil temperature is 70 you can plant outdoors

[@prm5264]

@@charliemagoo7943 thank you so much 😊. Really appreciate your help on this. So do I need to get started right now? I live in zone 6.

[@charliemagoo7943]

@@prm5264 I'm zone 6 I put my sweet potatoes in moist perlite a month ago. Lay on side half covered. On heat mat. About march I will start to get slips and pull them off put in perlite where they will grow Roots. First of may I start putting them outside. Use sand if you don't have perlite just keep it moist.

[@prm5264]

@@charliemagoo7943 thank you, Charlie again. I will get it started right away. Please stay warm and safe!

[@callyscraftycorner2463]

Will I be able to revisit a video if I miss it at the specific time for the challenge?

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Yes! They are prerecorded and you will have access to them for up to 90 days!

[@rmoretz1]

I have to grow all my veggies in containers on the deck. Will putting things out in March or April on the deck a good idea? I am particularly intrigued on being able to do onions & kale especially. Appreciate thoughts on this. BTW--I'm in 6a in NW CT.

[@Growmap]

The larger the container the better for frost protection. Smaller containers will be more likely to freeze, but onions, collards and kale could be ok with protection.

[@RemRoseHomestead]

Hi. I'm in zone 6b. Can you tell me what I can start outside in my small, unheated greenhouse around this time please?

[@Lochness19]

imo anything that doesn't bolt or die from a freeze. Mache (corn salad), claytonia, lettuce, beets, swiss chard, spinach, kale, collars, carrots, parsley, cilantro, parsnip, maybe even strawberries. Radish, arugula and brassica rapa crops (ex Napa cabbage, turnips, bok choy) seem prone to bolting after a freeze so I'd wait until March/April when your greenhouse is safe from freezes. You could try peas and fava beans in February/March as well, as they can handle light freezes.

[@leonardhayes4520]

Hello, what about Swiss Chard?

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

It's number 5 on the list!

[@six6brad]

He cites swiss chard in the video - hearty when small, doesn't hold up as well when it get bigger. Consider fabric growth cover.

[@leonardhayes4520]

Sorry,my mistake didn't hear it on the list. Thank you

[@sarahbast2075]

Which type of onion is good for storage?

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

We really like Copra for long storing, we have had them last 8-10 months. But we also like Candy, they don't last quite as long, but we get a solid 6 months from them.

[@sarahbast2075]

@@StoneyAcresGardening thanks ill try some of them this year. My onions did not do well last year

[@aishaalabi1235]

If I'm in 9b can I start these?

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

You would need to check a guide for your zone. Its much warmer where you live so planting times would be different.

[@meshab6049]

In zone 6a is there a certain onion that I should plant, short day vs long day?

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

It all depends on your latitude. A good source would be Dixondale farms website. They have a great map that explains what you need. Here's a link: dixondalefarms.com/onion-growing-guides/

[@meshab6049]

@@StoneyAcresGardening Thank you

[@joshuavazquez5534]

@@meshab6049 im from kansas and were in zone 6a as well and i use australian brown intermediate day onions and they bulb up perfeclty every spring. i usually start them now

[@meshab6049]

@@joshuavazquez5534 Ok, thank you

[@morningwoodfarms713]

@@meshab6049Yes, depending on your latitude, Intermediate day onions could be risky to get to bulb stage. If you're just starting seeds, I'd try both intermediate and long day. If you're buying "starts", I'd say go with long day. You don't want to chance wasting your money. Dixondale will send the "starts" approx. 2 weeks before it's time to plant them in your zone. They're amazing! We highly recommend them. Tip: Onions are "heavy feeders".😉 Dixondale also has great reading material! Good luck to you! 🙏💕

[@Ohcommon54]

When do we need to plant spring onions, zone7 ??

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Now, I plant both bulbing onions and spring/bunching onions in mid to late January.

[@rafa106900]

I started mine already, including leeks in zone 7b No. VA.

[@candyflair7946]

I'm ready!

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Awesome!

[@joycezuiderveen3625]

Not for zone 5...we have snow and the ground is frozen solid until mid April.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

We do too even in zone 6 but there's always a spot that thaws and you can plant in. Or containers will also work great!

[@rfarmstead3087]

I am zone 5 and I use a raised bed with a hoop cover and a cold frame for early lettuces and crops.

[@terrilizotte3971]

Look up winter sowing

[@liz8776]

What about cabbage and broccoli?

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Just a little to early for us. Target 10 to 12 weeks before your first frost for those. So most likely a couple more weeks.

[@JoyoftheGardenandHome]

Ok ok, this week for sure!😂

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Awesome!

[@inthehouse9062]

How early can you put zucchini out in zone 9?

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

I'm not an expert on Zone 9, but once your evening temperatures are back up into the 60's and you don't have to worry about frost I would think you would be okay.

[@inthehouse9062]

@@StoneyAcresGardening Thanks makes sense

[@richardcaruso002]

The only problem with this is that where I live in New Hampshire, it's zone 5B and the ground is still frozen until at least April.

[@chantallachance4905]

Check for small greenhouse and cable heater (roof cable heater) put in 4 inches in the ground it work Iam in zone 5 Quebec

[@terrilizotte3971]

I’m in same zone and did winter sowing just use jugs they go out now

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

We use a cold frame or a hoop house.

[@meripederson8379]

What zone am I in??? Washington state??????

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

This post will get you to the right place to look it up: ourstoneyacres.com/what-is-my-garden-zone

[@homeslice7065]

Im in zone 8 what can i start

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

You will want to check with some locals to be sure, but I'm sure you can be starting lettuce and other greens, and even broccoli, cabbage, and other brasica family crops.

[@rafa106900]

I get my seeds at Walmart, if you go early in the winter, they have all seeds you need at great prices including flowers and vegetables. RJ

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Good to know!

[@rossvogt4884]

Strawberries??

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

I'm sorry I can't help you with Strawberries. I've never planted them from seed before, I always start them from nursery bought bare root starts.

[@blakmajk369]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Thanks

[@nchestercountynews4955]

SPINACH?

[@bellyacres3jillyandkerry281]

7 to 8 months for onions to grow? Are you crazy? I think u meant weeks I am pretty sure it's 100 to 120 days :P

[@janenewley6539]

Presumably you are talking about spring onions… he means bulb onions I think

[@freebygrace18]

He is not. He is talking about planting onion from seeds to a full size large onion bulb.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Starting form seed on January 15th, harvest time for full sized bulbs is usually mid August, that's 7 months. Pretty standard timing in my area.

[@morningwoodfarms713]

@@StoneyAcresGardening Exactly!

[@morningwoodfarms713]

@Belly Acres #3 (Jilly and Kerry) Yes, onions are harvested 100-120 days after the "starts" are put into the ground. They take a long time indoors to get them ready to be put in the garden as a "start" (5-6" tall, looking like a spring onion, and edible as such). Spring onions are sown outdoors, and grow from seed to harvest in a matter of weeks.💡 Bulb onions are a lot of work and time, but so worth it! They're heavy feeders, and they hate weeds too. Onion growers are heroes!😁 I think of that every time I eat one!😆

[@larrydrollinger3429]

ya talked off your sight take as long as you want ill go some where else

[@kittiew260]

Zones don't matter please emphasize last frost date vs zone. I am also in 6 but Zones are not for anyone outside bushes, roses ect. Joined your channel but tell people truth. Last frost date matter more vs zone. Average your zip & figure date. Look up your zip codes average last frost & don't plant too early. I followed people with zones last year my mistake zones junk

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Thanks for your comment. Totally agree that the last frost date is super important! I'll be sure to include that in future videos. Thanks!