Cheating on Winter Sowing: Indoor Seed Starting. Which Seed Varieties & Why? New Vevor Shelves

[@HookedandRooted]

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[@sandyasposito8262]

Thank you so much!!

[@bernadette1510]

Steph, I love your channel. Have you seen the book Lisa Mason Ziegler “Cool flowers”. She introduces or rather reintroduces the method of starting the cool season flowers much, much earlier… Danielle from Northflower Farm follows her method. It is mind blowing! She plants her foxglove seedlings as early as March, her last frost date is mid April!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you very much for the suggestion Bernadette. I've never read the book, but am interested to check it out soon.

[@moodybikerchic]

Hey sweet lady! I just love love love your channel! Great idea! I just started winter sowing this year because of your videos. I am 75 and have been a conventional gardener for over 65 years. I currently have 40 containers of various sizes going. But, I will be doing my summer veggies and annual flowers next month. Keep up the great videos. Did you know Peppers are perennial in warmer climates? I watched several videos on KZbin about overwintering peppers plants by bringing them in during winter, because I dearly love my dark purple bell peppers and was starting to have trouble finding transplants every year. So, i cut them back to only 12” and removed all leaves. They were already in 5 gallon buckets, so I just repotted them. They are in my laundry room and are starting to put on a few leaves. It worked! Perpetual Peppers! This next winter I am going to do it with my jalapeño peppers. I have heard you can do it with tomatoes too, although I am still researching that.💜💜💜💟💟💟

[@essentialcomforts2166]

Ive done jug sowing for several years. The way I handle peppers and tomatoes is to put them in the jug as usual but I keep them in a window inside. If the day is over 40 degrees, I sit them outside. They are nice and healthy in the jug and big. I do up pot them about a month before I plant outside in June.

[@AliM-zd6lh]

Hi Steph, yes I have started sweet peas indoors in toilet rolls. I wedge them all in a wide shallow round plant pot and use a dollar store cloche as a humidity dome. I plant the whole roll in the ground when it’s time. The rolls get soggy and are starting to break down by planting time, sometimes I give one side a rip to help the breakdown hasten in the soil. I usually pop a few direct sow seeds in between each transplant. I think they all end up growing but I’m sure the indoor ones are a bit ahead. FYI you might get a bit of fuzzy mold on the toilet roll but it doesn’t seem to do anything any harm 😅

[@jilliebean2574]

I hope that isn't not too late to start winter sowing. I've never done it before and I've run out of room with starting seeds inside. I'm going to try to do some delphinium seeds. We'll see what happens.......

[@HookedandRooted]

Its not too late. Your just creating a mini greenhouse and the seeds will germinate when the weather and temperatures tell them its time. You can still start winter sow now. I just set up a container yesterday. 🌱

[@jilliebean2574]

@@HookedandRooted Thanks! I did 7 containers after work yesterday and I'm excited to see how they do.

[@kspowers2545]

Hey Steph, I wintersowed sweetpeas in TP rolls last year and then planted them in the rolls straight into a planter, it worked great and was the first time I had success with the sweet little flowers. They were a joy to grow and I am growing them again this year in the same way. 😊

[@danakenoyer106]

The impatient GArdener, Erin has a good video about pre sprouting and starting sweet peas inside.

[@HookedandRooted]

Great to know! Thank you so much Dana, I'll have to check that out 🌱

[@gardingyrl3501]

l have had great success growing my sweet pea seeds in water bottles, I cut the bottles 6 in from the bottom and leave the top hinged just like a milk jug for winter sowing, make drainage holes, fill with potting soil, plant 2 seeds,water in, tape it shut and label the bottle. Every bottle had at least 2 seedlings and some only one. My paper rolls got moldy and mushy and so did the seeds.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thanks for sharing your water bottle seed starting method, so interesting! 🌱

[@gardingyrl3501]

The Impatient Gardener has a real good video on starting sweet peas, I use water bottles for my growing containers then I place them outside and wintersow them

[@misslee8388]

Thank you for not having background music in this video. It is easier to hear you and follow your instructions.

[@Darceys_Flowers]

Great plan Steph. I really enjoyed listening to you explain your selections. I also like these longer videos. It's like I'm watching an episode of a favorite show. Thank you!

[@HookedandRooted]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@barbarasantee6963]

I've started sweet peas inside for two years now. Regular trays work just fine.

[@brendaallid-makalintal4345]

Hi, Steph! Thanks again for your very informative and straightforward videos. Love them! I grew sweet peas last year and remember that you’re supposed to soak the seeds for 24 hours prior to planting. I direct sowed some of mine outside last year and they grew well but I feel they still could have been better. Will try again this year and see. Good luck on all your planting!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much for your kind words Brenda and for watching my videos. Thanks for the tips on growing sweet peas. I'm excited to try them this year. Hope yours do better for you this year 🌱

[@gwenfrey6346]

Happy Birthday Steph! 🎉🎂🥳🎈🎊🎁 Thanks for the inspirational video. I can’t wait to see your garden this summer. 🌱🌺❤️🌺🌱

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Gwen! Thank you so much!! 🥰🌱

[@sandyasposito8262]

Hi Steph, For slugs, I use pieces of landscape fabric Or coffee filters, works great!!! 😊

[@HookedandRooted]

Great tip! Thanks Sandy! 🌱

[@jeffhingson159]

Foxglove is a great one to start inside undergrowth lights. I planted 80 outside in my garden and gave away many more. Think about how much 80 Foxglove plants would have cost if I bought plants from the store. I am doing Delphinium, spring primrose and lupine. I went from my 1st growl light to 13 lights, adding 4 this year. Good luck, I think you will be impressed with your success.

[@GardenMoxie]

I love the shelves Steph. You are growing some real beauties this season. I can't wait to see them in your garden.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Sue! I considered the soil blocking, but ultimately was worried about forgetting to water and having them break apart on me. Maybe I'll get braver down the road 😘

[@GardenMoxie]

@@HookedandRooted Forgetting to water is a legitimate concern. Not that I've ever done that before...ha ha.

[@dianetemple4243]

I have used coconut coir to start seeds in this year. I thought because it was not actual soil that I might have less problems with fungus and damping off. So far so good. Holds moisture like peat moss. I love starting seeds!.

[@anitaditzler-id6bh]

My mom always grew the Love Lies Bleeding in her garden. They are easy to grow from seed in the spring

[@elizabethmellone4465]

Hi Steph... can you share an update on the success or fails on last year's winter and indoor sowing?

[@garyreneker6226]

As much as I can I use as many toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls cut into 1/3's. Flatten them into squares. Cut up the sides about 1/2", and fold each side toward the center. Wet the bottom, and put a light weight on top of a bunch of them, and let them dry. They will hold their folded in shape when they're dry. That leaves a drain hole in the center. When I transplant them I put my little "starter cubes" right in the ground. They will decompose with the ground moisture, and the plant's roots will grow right through the decomposed sides of the squared tubes. This works great for people short on money (elderly on Soc. Sec.) that don't want to keep buying those cheap, easily broken plastic cubes, and generally provides better depth for the roots. You can get a lot of these from family and neighbors. They already think we gardeners are a bit strange anyhow. 😀😂 This can also work in your milk-type jugs. Put as many as you can in your milk jugs, fill with soil, plant your seeds, and water them. When it's time to transplant gently lift out each starter. No worry with cutting and harming the tender roots with your knife or trowel to get your babies out of your milk jug or tubs.

[@HookedandRooted]

Great tips! Thank you so much for sharing 🌱

[@normarobles4899]

Oh my never thought of planting sweet peas in empty toilette rolls that’s a great idea

[@kabodick]

I’ve tried starting seeds in toilet paper rolls. They got moldy really fast. Won’t ever do that again.

[@TeresaByington]

As entertainment for a dark dreary day, I just rewatched this fun video and have decided to try winter sowing onions! Your onions were so beautiful! Last year I started winter sowing basil and it worked beautifully! Have you tried boxwood basil? It was amazing! Happy 2025 Steph!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Teresa! yay! So glad it was successful for you, its a great method. I'll be doing some again this year, closer to February I'll get going on the ws. I haven't tried boxwood basil yet, but I did see Elizabeth try it on the Winter Sowing channel, and IG, and hers was adorable!! Looks like compact little mounds. Happy New Year Teresa!

[@gaynachapman5751]

Great video! Pansy seeds need complete darkness to germinate. I learned that from Tonya with the flowers video. Have a great day!

[@HookedandRooted]

Good to know, thank you!!

[@MarylineMallet]

I think you will love starting seeds indoors too! We are in zone 4 And starting seeds inside is a must for me! For the sweet peas, you could start some indoors and some outside for comparison this year and then you would see what you prefer :). One of the seeds i like to start indoors are annual geraniums! They are super easy and soo rewarding! I also start some impatients, begonias, petunias, zinnias, delphinium, coneflower, lobelias, pansies/violas, to name a few! Have fun with the new setup!

[@SumaiyaS]

Thanks so much for sharing all these information. I have few spots in my garden with has very less sunlight for the day(shady). No luck with flowering plants. plan to try Caladium , also planning to grow some Dhalias and Begonia from bulbs(in a different spot which has more sunlight), after watching your last video. Hopefully I get lucky this year. Can't thank you enough for all the information that you are sharing and replying to all our comments.

[@HookedandRooted]

You are so welcome! I think caladiums and begonias are a great plan for your mote shady spots 🌸🌱

[@SumaiyaS]

Thanks so much for your reply. Wasn't aware begonias are not liking full sun.

[@edithmaisano9520]

I bring my Jalapeños plants in doors, water infrequently, and leave under lights. They do great.

[@seeta5409]

Growing sweet peas using toilet paper rolls didn't work for me. They dried up too quickly due to less water or there was fungal growth due to excess moisture. I just couldn't get the balance right. Instead, last year I sowed sweet peas in the flimsy, small disposable water bottles, one in each bottle after drilling drainage holes in them. The blue Costco mushroom containers then became the drainage tray(with no holes). 5 small bottles fit comfortably in each tray. When the seedlings were ready to plant I split open the bottles with scissors and was able to plant them without disturbing the roots. They did very well. I garden in MA.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much for sharing these tips 🌱

[@marcyfarrell5369]

I had the best luck with sweet peas using the toilet paper method. Plant the whole thing so you don’t disturb the roots.

[@monicamacauley3750]

I’ve had great indoor sowing success by bottom watering my starter trays as well as squirting the tops with a spray bottle. It encourages quicker germination.

[@rosehvn125]

Hi Steph just found your channel, my family has done winter sewing here in Wisconsin(5b) for years now. We purchased clear containers from Walmart (15x11x9), drill holes in the top and bottom, filled them with about 3” of dirt, added the seeds and put them outside. The tomato and pepper plants done this way turn out much hardier than the ones you purchase in the store.

[@jolielutrario6930]

Great video, Steph. Love how you explain everything step by step. You're inspiring me to start my seeds indoors as I usually start them outdoors in the small pots in May. Need to get grow lights. Unfortunately, I don't have the space for the VEVOR shelving, though I am admiring them. Your new cut flower garden will be glorious this year.

[@carolynlaboy4901]

Thank u. This was a great video. I’m going to look thru ur other vids to see if I can find one on the warm sowing u mentioned for zinnia and sun flowers.

[@lynnelarkee962]

Direct sow sweet peas outside on Good Friday....I promise, 3yrs experience, excellent success

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much! That makes things easy to remember.

[@karenray5603]

what zone are you in? Wondering if this plan would work for me in zone 6b? Also, do they need something to climb up on? So many questions - ha. 1st time trying them. Thank you!

[@lynnelarkee962]

@karenray5603 I'm in Z5, yes, I use bird netting for them to climb

[@laurielangley2306]

sweet peas-soak the seeds first, then start them in your tp roll. Here in Colorado I can't plant the cardboard (it's super dry here). I carefully take the wet cardboard off, pretty easy, then plant and water in well!

[@kathbiddle-dutton7069]

Newbie to inside n outside sewing, last yr first time n lost them all. I’ll try again. I have lights trays n seeds, gifted growing heating pad ..do u use them on all ur indoor seed/trays ..love the toilet roll idea ..do them inside or directly outside 🤦‍♀️ I need to watch again n take notes 👌 thanks

[@cgray8969]

You've got a perfect set up for Micro greens there too now. I use painters tape 9n my micro green trays makes it easier

[@SharkSandwich451]

My winter outdoor cold flower sowing debacle: bachelors buttons have bolted; my scabiosa is hanging on by a thread; my johnny's poppies are stuck in neutral and my grey poppies are the only ones that seem to be happy. Oh and I love that you're in your basement filming this - I think we're like, hanging out...very fun.

[@gardeningjunkie2267]

I'm also starting many seeds indoors this year. This is mainly because we go from freezing to very hot almost overnight. Those tiny seedlings cannot stand up to the heat and reduced rainfall that we get. They really to be a bigger plant in order to survive which takes time.

[@linakhoury6623]

Hi Stef . 🌺 Cool video about sowing these seeds . You can start with the sweet bea indoors first .Have a wonderful day 🌻🌷🌻

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Lina! Thank you so much for letting me know about the sweet peas. Have a great weekend!🥰

[@MarilenaVazquez]

Thank you Steph! What an excellent and informative video.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Marilena! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.🥰🌱

[@GrammiesGreenhouse]

Happy Birthday! Mine is tomrrow and I also treated myselt to gardening supplies and house plants! I am starting seeds soon so your video is very helpful! It is so hard to judge for me being in New England. I so happy to find another in my neck of the woods. Thank you!

[@HookedandRooted]

Happy birthday! I am so glad the video was helpful and welcome to my corner of the internet!

[@DidisFINDen]

Great tips. Love the indoor set up.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thanks for watching! 🌱

[@chafrajayfra32]

I learned a lot, thanks Steph. ❤

[@HookedandRooted]

I'm so glad. Thank you so much for watching! 🥰💚

[@capecodcottagegarden]

We are growing many of the same flowers. This is my first year trying winter sowing. I have a huge new grow space inside this year but I wanted to try winter sowing too. Fingers crossed it works out. Thanks for sharing:)

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Carol! I have had great luck with WS'ing and really like it. But I wanted to try inside this year too. Fingers crossed for us both for beautiful blooms this season.

[@JamieSantos]

I had no success sowing my rudbeckia inside. The strawflowers, pansies, foxglove did great starting them indoors. I also had great success with Apricot Vinca, Maverick Geraniums, Geum, Stock, Monarda and Snapdragons. This year I decided to sow most of my hardy annuals and perennials in containers outside. I sowed Columbine the winter method and did get one plant that survived. I sowed sweet pea seeds in a plastic container and they all germinated and am going to transfer them to toilet paper holders as you suggest. I never thought of that, very clever idea! Thanks for the idea. Good luck with all your sowing! I think you will have great success.

[@MTorontoGarden]

I love this idea and will try it with marigolds and peppers! Also, I like the idea of treating yourself to garden things for your birthday. I usually get roses for myself. 😂

[@Kylie4Queen]

I winter sow, sow under grow lights and direct sow.…it depends on the crop and using all three has served me well.

[@GrandmaSandy]

Hi dear friend thanks so much for another great video full of great information to help me in my own garden. Thank you so much for everything you share did a great job audit.

[@edithmaisano9520]

I use potting soil and add to the top of the planter seed starter mix

[@chrisprilenski7259]

I love winter sowing too! And funny I used the toilet paper rolls too for sweet peas and lupine. I plan to put the rolls right in the ground.

[@kathbiddle-dutton7069]

Newbie…you don’t grow inside first in toilet roll, u put directly outside now February? Thanks

[@amyhoff1501]

Happy Birthday Steph....when is a good time to start winter sowing “ Lady’s Mantle “ ? Congratulations on your new indoor growing station, you will find yourself wanting to grow all kinds of plants

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Amy, Thank you so much! Right now would be great to start the ladies mantle. I do think your right, I'm so excited to go down to the basement to check on my seedlings each day 🌱

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

Totally agree with peppers and marygolds, Thanks for all the info

[@TheScentofaGarden]

Hi Steph! I had great success with my high scent sweet peas last season! I planted the seeds using potting soil in toilet paper rolls first. After pinching, I planted the roll and seedling in soil. The sweet peas did very well! I’m using the same method this year! Good luck!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Emily! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your experience with me 🌱

[@sheilalovesgreg3489]

I am so inspired right now. Thank you for this video.

[@julespeve7409]

I also have only winter sowed seeds the last couple years and this year I’m starting seeds indoors! Mainly also because the plants take too long to get going and I’m impatient and want things blooming earlier. I’m hoping it goes well for me! Can’t wait to see how yours do. 😊

[@francisjoseph9642]

Another good video. Thanks

[@HookedandRooted]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much Francis!

[@MaryJones71657]

Hi Steph. This is my first year for growing pansies from seed, also. I'm growing a variety called Ullswater. They will have beautiful purple blooms. My seedlings are now about a month old. They're growing very slowly, but look healthy, so I'm sure they will do fine. Good luck with yours. 😊

[@teresataylor8267]

Per your video at Walmart I bought the 16 and 36 trays and such a quality purchase! Thank you!

[@HookedandRooted]

Wonderful Teresa, I hope you enjoy them!

[@tawntawn3152]

I use the same trays, and I found that I had to take the bottom tray off so my heat mat would heat my soil. Mine wasn't getting hit enough. As soon as I did I had germination

[@s.barlow7062]

Thank you for being so candid about winter sowing. I will try the seeds that do well for you. Thanks always for your insight and experience.

[@arnorrian1]

Lady's mantle was the first to sprout this year in my winter sowing out of 70 species and varieties.

[@HookedandRooted]

Such a great plant! How fun that yours has already germinated🌱

[@joannegeary9506]

I purchased the same seed trays and was happy to find the "plant-o-gram" on the reverse side of the packaging! I found it very helpful for identifying the seedlings as the squares on the seed tray are marked clearly! Love your channel as I am also in Massachusetts and all your content is so relevant!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Joanne! I agree the plant o gram does appear to be helpful. Welcome to the channel "neighbor"! 🌱

[@Bandaid17]

I did buy the Burpee tray 2 years ago because of the convenience of popping the seedlings out but I wont buy anymore as they cheaped out on a humidity dome. I wrote to them about it and no one ever got back to me. Have they included one now?

[@mirkalenarcik6889]

I start sweet peas indoor but when I see that they sprouted I move them outside even though it is still 1 month left till last frost date (for me it is in the beginning in April, for you it should be sooner). If needed I might cover them for 1 or 2 nights with lower temperatures. I don't have a lot of place under the lights and I would not be able to keep them inside for a long time. They do not grow a lot leaves in April but they build their root system and adapt to outside conditions without long hardening off.

[@janettefisher256]

Happy birthday ❤

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Janette! 🥰

[@karenschwartz5209]

Thanks

[@AliPillette]

I can’t remember which video you were asking about the Italian white sunflowers… And I can’t even remember if I already told you this😂🤦🏻‍♀️, but they are my favorites.

[@clematis1212]

I love your channel and I’m so glad I found you! Bonus points for being Portuguese! I’ve started a small amount of seeds inside for several years and have had really good success. I have a very small set up (and my garden is tiny). I started some Inca II marigolds this past Saturday and they had sprouted less than 48 hours. The deer do eat the blooms, but then they do come back and flower again as many times as needed. The Indian Summer rudbeckia are taking longer to sprout and now I’m wondering if those need to be cold stratified even though the envelope did not say they needed that.

[@deborahgray2255]

Thanks Steph very good information 😊

[@Mjsplantingagain]

Great video! Great idea to contact the shelving company. I love your setup in the basement, so convenient.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thanks so much!

[@JanGarmon-zg9gk]

Hi Steph, I have been direct sewing sweet peas with great success for the last couple of years here in northeast Ohio zone 6. I plant them around the first of April and they work best for me climbing the fence on the northwest side of the house about six feet feet away from the house. In this location they receive the morning sun from the east, get a break from the hot afternoon sun because of the shade from the house and get a bit more sun later in the afternoon. They start blooming around the first of July. I have tried them in other locations in my garden and I didn't get any blooms.

[@SunshineGarden-9B]

From my experience, sweet peas do best direct sown. Do it couple weeks before your last frost date.

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Love your shelves and it’s always exciting growing seedlings 🌱 wonderful video Steph xx

[@HookedandRooted]

Thanks so much Jasmine!😊🌱

[@MiriamGrutz-m8l]

great tips thanks 🙂

[@themoonlitfrog]

Hi Steph, always love watching your videos! It's nice to watch a fellow garden enthusiast who actually lives in in my general area. I'm also excited to see that you are trying to start your seeds indoors. I have a very similar set up in my basement and have been starting seeds for many years. I'm not expert but its still always fun to experiment. I can't wait to see the results of your first year a basement seed starting. I gave up on outdoor winter sowing because I didnt like of the inconsistency of the weather. My favorite seeds to start are geraniums, tomatoes as well as another attempt at starting onions....and Yes I will follow your advice about the fertilizer. I do not recommend using toilet paper rolls, peet pots or peet pellets to start anything, but you may have better luck at that as well. They just fall apart for me way too soon and simply just don't preform for me. I do like the burpee reusable seed starting squares though, and have used them for 3 years now. And as for sweet peas, and seemed to have no benefit from starting them indoors and just plant them in the ground around St Patrick's day. Keep up the great videos and I'll be looking forward to see what you do next!

[@meluvsquki]

I actually started my sweet peas about 3 weeks ago and just planted them out today. Sweet peas are actually pretty cold hardy down to low 20s and prefer growing in cooler temps but germinate quicker around 65F. If you wintersow them, they likely won't germinate til much later, which is a pity because around March is the perfect time to plant them out. I planted mine out early because I've run out of space😅. Pansies and violas take forever to grow also so I've started those in early January. I'm in zone 6b/7a in NJ. My last frost date is typically around early May.

[@HookedandRooted]

wow that's so cool! I would be interested to know how they end up doing for you starting them out so early. Please report back later this season. I wish I had started the pansies earlier, but we'll have to see how they do.

[@sheliacollins1862]

I would love to know how u get ur lady’s mantel ! I have tried so many times and I’m still trying it . I do the winter method and also putting the seeds in the freezer . Any tips you want to share would be great!

[@josweatt898]

I winter sow Sweet peas in two of those huge Spring Water refill bottles (found them on a curb) then After they are up I plant them in pots. They and ranunculus are so early and my garden is too wet to plant until mid to late April. 7B

[@michellefrance1165]

Great video, I guess I'm cheating a little too lol also using the Burpee trays. Have a great weekend!

[@HookedandRooted]

lol, they are great tray Michelle! Have a great weekend!! 🌱

[@SnappyR]

Love those shelving units - looking forward to you showing how to harden off those beautiful plants (my fear of indoor seed starting)....looking forward to updates ~ Thanks Steph!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Robyn! Thank you so much! I'm very excited about the indoor seed starting this year. Each year is different, and this year I was up to the challenge. I'll be happy to share what happens good or bad once these are ready to be planted out. I have been checking the seedlings daily (2 days since I've sowed them)...nothing yet lol hopefully soon! Its so exciting to take a peak. The anticipation is so fun. I'm such a plant nerd. I 100% agree, my biggest challenge is also the hardening off process from what I recall from years ago. We'll have to take it slow and steady. Thanks for watching 🌱

[@cherigreen4471]

Great video and loved your tips as well! Your grow system looks great! 😊

[@HookedandRooted]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@triciaarnold5555]

Thank you!

[@HookedandRooted]

You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching Tricia!

[@sylviaw.1584]

Hi Steph. Just saw your channel. Thank you for the tips. A heat mat will also help with germination when you start your pepper seed next month.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi there! Welcome to the channel, and thank you so much for watching. Great point. I do have some seed heat mats to help the seeds germinate. I agree, very helpful. Thank you Sylvia 🌱

[@Parsonspeonies]

PS…I grew Oeschberg amaranth last year, it’s stunning!🤗

[@HookedandRooted]

Oh yay!!

[@susanschellberg4509]

I had the same problem winter sowing snapdragons, last year. They weren't ready to plant out until the heat of the summer. In the fall they put out a few blooms but they have survived the winter and look robust. Maybe I will get some flowers this spring. I've had luck with larkspur and amni dara. This year I'm trying feverfew, poppies, bachelor buttons and nigella. Think you plan of doing inside and outside is good.

[@Linda_Reed]

Immediately placed those pansy seeds in my cart 😍 we could all use some additional storage. Those look like great shelves.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Linda! Isn't it a beauty?! I hope it works out well, I'm very excited to see what they turn out like.

[@Parsonspeonies]

Great video! I also bought those Burpee containers last year for the first time and loved them. So of course I added a “few” more this year!😉😂

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi friend! I know exactly what a "few" means lol I treated myself to a "few" more this year also 😘

[@patriciast-h7265]

Great video! I've had great success with sweet peas with the winter sowing as well as the direct sowing method. I'm in Quebec , Canada zone 4b

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Patricia! 🌱

[@rflo6294]

Hi, i have those same 2 sweet peas & i started mine last year in those tubes, it worked for me, i did notice when time to plant that the tubes were a bit moldy at the bottom , but they were fine, i kept the tubes all together in a tall clear container & kept them near the sunlight in our kitchen & kept them watered, good luck, I enjoyed this video, I'm also cheating, doing winter sowing & seeds under lights!! Happy Gardening, Ann from Ohio😂

[@kabodick]

I tried the toilet paper tubes as well and they also got moldy.

[@gardenandjoy]

Hi Steph, I direct sowed sweet peas last year and they didnt do well for me. I am also starting in toilet paper tubes for the first time this year. My understanding is you can plant before the last frost.

[@arielmcgillacuddy6640]

Best of luck!

[@anitamurphy2454]

Youre gonna have a beautiful garden with year! Love the sahara rudbeckia. It didn't love our heat, but I planted them in a new area that the soil dried out too much. Theyre getting a better spot this year. They start slow. Love forget me nots, the blue stands out in my garden. Easy to grow. Im in 8b sw Arkansas, and am trying winter sowing first time. But I find myself letting them sprout outside for cold stratification, then bringing them in for the stronger light under grow lights. So I guess that's cheating, but some of these seeds aren't cheap, and i want flowers before it gets too hot. Why not give them the best start? Stock is blooming now, I got a Japanese variety from Baker Creek. So easy and an intoxicating scent. I highly recommend.

[@marycook9607]

Have you tried winter sowed Cilantro? Broccoli? Leeks? I grow tomato and peppers in March inside. My daughter does inside and winter growing. I ordered garden permanent markers this year for both of us. I'm on OK and she is in Arkansas. Have fun gardening 😊❤

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Mary! Yes, I have tried growing Cilantro, Broccoli and leeks with winter sowing. The seedlings grew well. Cilantro did great. My Broccoli grew well but never headed before it got too warm and bolted. It might do better as a fall crop for me. And the leeks did ok. They didn't get very thick. Sort of more like green onions for me. Onions/leeks appear to be heavy feeders. My guess is I should have fertilized them more.

[@edithmaisano9520]

Happy birthday.

[@mariacosta6086]

Great video Steph. This weekend is going to be a good one for projects like this. ❤

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Maria! I agree, its a great weekend for some small gardening projects. I had to catch up on laundry and housework today, but was very tempted to get outside to prune my hydrangeas lol. Have a great weekend!!

[@MSCort3z]

Amazing content video! Looking forward To updates on these babies ❤.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much 🌱

[@nancyverburg315]

Yes start the sweet peas in the toilet rolls. Not sure about planting the roll or not, it depends on if the roots are growing into it or just coming out the bottom. Just be sure to water well after planting and they will recover from moving them.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you Nancy! 🌱

[@msmaddox2918]

Great video Steph! Love the new shelving unit! It looks very sturdy!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Mary! I got those marigolds you sent me started. Thank you again so much for those, that was so sweet of you 💚🌱

[@cathysahlfeld3924]

LOTS of good information! Thank you! 💚🌱👌🏼

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Cathy! 🌱

[@jSheapullen]

Nice tips on peppers and marigolds! Where you at? Zone?

[@HookedandRooted]

Hello! Thank you. Zone 6b/7a