These Crops You Can Start in February!

[@christiegrows2022]

I watch a few big KZbinrs who have gained lots of success over the last couple of years but I must say you Luke are the only one who has stayed humble and does not show ego at their success. Your videos are still helpful, informative and passionate. I’ve seen other channels change but I’m glad you are true to you.

[@elizabethfindlay5752]

Luke is the only one to keep my attention for those reasons.

[@theloveforgardening]

He is the best!

[@likestoPlayInPuddles]

He's one of my favorite, along w Epic Gardening. The scamdemic as helped out so many people looking to take a risk and not working for a company.

[@ajb.822]

Charles Dowding is another great one, but yes.

[@shannybug04]

And shows how to do stuff in cost-effective ways 😊😁😊😁

[@cherylcapelety2573]

1) Artichoke 2) Asparagus 3) Leafy Brassicas (Kale, collards, cabbage) 4) lettuce in succession every 4 weeks 5) celery (takes a long time to grow so start early) 6) peppers (long germination stage) 7) cold hardy and takes a long time to grow herbs (cilantro, rosemary, thyme, oregano) 8) alliums ( shallots, bunching onions, leeks, onions) use 2 - 3 inch cups and sow @ 50 seeds/cup, trim tops as they get too tall, transplant when appears to be root bound)

[@firequeen2194]

🙏. Appreciate the notes!

[@cherylcapelety2573]

@@firequeen2194 Thank you

[@mariatilmos2023]

THANK YOU! I was just thinking that I wish Luke had listed the crops in his description. :)

[@nola325]

Thank you!

[@colleenkelly1193]

Thanku

[@stitchinggirl]

I love to use painters tape to seal my seed packets. Can take it off and off many many times.

[@cindys.w.8566]

Paper clips work great as well ~

[@nadif8437]

Ok. Not taking that extra roll back to HD.😁

[@nadif8437]

Winter here in NY has been off and on. More off than on. I'm not complaining and happily to starting many of the veggies you spoke about.

[@Alexis_9339]

I use washi tape 😁 works great and you can color code!

[@rosedowling3690]

My husband is a painter so I have plenty of that around and that's what I use LOL I use it for everything including crafts

[@KathyW5]

While Luke does have a greenhouse, I'm thrilled to follow someone who doesn't live in the hot humid southeast which is very different that the northwest. Can identify more with his climate, planting and suggestions. Also his seeds are soooooo reasonable to purchase.

[@Gardeningchristine]

First year growing celery and I saw 700 seeds in the packet and how small they were I thought they must have low germination rate. Boy was I wrong. Ended up with over 50 seedlings in my 6 cell. Potted them all in their own cells, then some more started sprouting. So I’m overrun with celery.😂🌱

[@Happy2Run4Me]

What a fun problem to have! 👍🏻☺️😉

[@skittlezz727]

I feel like my sport season is starting. So ready.

[@robingirven4570]

Thank you Luke! My first year starting seeds in my new greenhouse! I’ve been gardening for about 45 years. 😊

[@lidip8700]

We're building our first greenhouse & a mini tall tunnel. I'm terrified I'll end up with insect infestation and/or a issue with mold & mildew.

[@alisoncreech3597]

If I am looking for a how to, I always go to MI Gardener for the facts. Thank you for always being there for my garden. ❤

[@Ma1ingo]

Started my onion seeds from you all in one takeout container. They're doing great and about to get their first trim! I'm so glad I found your vid on that and didn't try having all 75 in their own cell.

[@tracycrider7778]

Same ❤😂

[@Rachel_1983]

I'm so glad you're making these videos in my climate! I'm in Southwestern Ontario so we are basically the same. I'm getting ready to start some of these for my first time this week!

[@bearchild4352]

Yes, same!

[@Rabellaka.]

Same here too! I’ve got lots of peppers I overwintered, so I have half the space I normally do for seed starting and need to be more strategic about starting seeds this year.

[@Ibis333]

@@Rabellaka. I overwintered an impatiens and took some iceplant cuttings to winter inside too as a back up in case I lose my plants outside. I thought I'd be able to keep the impatiens as a house plant in indirect light but it was defoliating so much I felt I had to throw it under the grow lights. Now it's three times as big as it was! I'm kind of hoping to harden the iceplants off and stick them outside since our winter has been so mild. I live east of Oshawa. 😰I need the space!

[@Wasntborntopaybillsanddie]

Me to Essex County

[@patriciagustafson5552]

Here in MN zone 3B. We have been at 35-40 degrees. No snow!!! Next week temp will drop to the normal 20-30 degees. Getting the planting itch.

[@tennesseenana4838]

I fold the top over onto itself and use a paperclip to 're-seal' my seed packets. Also, because I don't have a greenhouse nor space in my home for seed starting, I use the winter sowing method for starting my seeds in February and March - zone 6b/7a. Last year I had really good success with it, so am doing it this year.

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Thanks Luke! I always depend on you to remind me when to start my seeds.😄 Blessings! 💚 🌱🌻🌿

[@buzzyanderson4131]

Beautiful greenhouse

[@mneraasen224]

I multi sow my onions in a container from a rotisserie chicken. If I need to separate varieties I cut a price of sturdy plastic from a bottle, just shove it in, it works like a charm🙌🏻

[@sharpland]

We're starting so much this month! January was all about onions and TPS (true potato seeds). Also, we're happy to say that we finally got some MIGardener seeds this season! Cheers to a great growing year.

[@safetytraining409]

15 years ago i aquired some seeds and it was over 500 packets of many different seeds. I took a day 2 weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised that many of the seeds were still viable and shocked that even some of the smallest seeds actually came up. I hope they stay alive too make it into my garden. My last frost date is April 19th this year. I will be dedicating my utility room to a makeshift greenhouse:)

[@justpyrite591]

Here in CT, the weather has been so warm all rain with no snow except about 3 inches in mid December. We had the arctic blast, but a few days later we were back to the upper 50's. We usually have several feet of snow. Since my raised beds are workable I planted a row of peas and put plastic bottles over them as an experiment.

[@flatlander2743]

Pretty much the same weather in mid Maryland. Haven't planted anything, yet.

[@will6659]

Same weather here in central MA

[@CioCieMaMom]

yes also in Ct weather has been strange, herbs grew all winter in greenhouse, strawberry plants still green.

[@harlemhottie1377]

Same in NYC, very strange weather. I'm planting brassicas this weekend. (First time planting outside, pray for me y'all. 😅)

[@lgarden7086]

I’m in S Ct and I sprout my peas in paper towels in plastic and plant them out St Patrick’s day. I found this method works very well for sugar snaps and snow peas. When I plant them I just barely cover them with soil and straw. I might try your method as an experiment but my peas aren’t in raised beds…I grow them in ground up cattle panels.

[@earthisflat]

I started my lettuce outside from seed a month ago, used high density spacing and only water them maybe once a week, last I checked the other day it's thriving 😁 definitely recommend starting lettuce as soon as possible

[@juliecarns]

Which zone?

[@earthisflat]

@@juliecarns 9b, Phoenix Arizona

[@mariatilmos2023]

I'm in Zone 6 (same zone as Luke), and I started lettuce, arugula, spinach and watermelon radish in the ground in the fall, and they're still doing well. There wasn't any growth while they were covered with snow, of course, but they are starting to grow again now that the snow has melted.

[@juliecarns]

@@mariatilmos2023 how to ensure the seeds don’t get rained away nor eaten by birds, etc?

[@frankvandalen6524]

The earth IS FLAT!!! No doubts about it.

[@patriciamay638]

I have greenhouse envy

[@imaeesparza3038]

Do you have a newsletter?

[@oldirondemolitionderbyvideos]

I love watching your videos, as I'm in zone 5 (New Hampshire) so I can really relate to your planting tips. This winter has been non-existent for us and we're looking forward to starting seeds in our greenhouse! Today is about 60 degrees here and my wife is anxious to plant, but knows she still has to be a little more patient :) Thanks for all the great tips for what we can start earlier than everything else!!

[@myrondrong6636]

i use paper clips too keep mine closed no tare on package

[@TrickShotZac]

Another great video!

[@Floraltherapyfe]

I fold it over and paper clip!

[@danaconn6870]

I love rain when I’m in the greenhouse!

[@peterellis4262]

I just loaded to seed trays with a starting mix today. Three more trays to fill. Planning on starting a load of brassicas by March.

[@8arrows]

Last year was so hot here in Texas. Peppers wouldn’t fruit until things started cooling down at the end of last summer. Everyone I know. Who were growing peppers were wondering why they had no peppers. I explained it’s the heat. I pulled mine onto a shaded patio. Then put box fans on them. I was still harvesting peppers into December.

[@jilliana4701]

We're in Texas as well and the heat was sooo bad. Poor plants sure struggled. I got a late start last year but we planted seeds a week ago to get a jump on it this year.

[@8arrows]

@@jilliana4701 that’s cool. I been procrastinating because I got to move out on the 20th and didn’t want to start indoor planting until I moved into new place.

[@alekart781]

When and how do you like to start your cauliflower and broccoli?

[@ARSmith76]

Yes to cilantro overwintering! I had no idea it was so cold-hardy. I let a bit of it self-seed in one of my raised beds last summer, and it has so far survived everything winter here in Ohio has thrown at it, including the coldest day this region has seen in the past 25 years. That cilantro is still there in my beds, green and healthy. This has entirely changed my plans for growing it.

[@peggycouette7913]

I have cilantro and parsley in the garden under the leaves and it gets down to teens and 20s at night here!

[@heirloomn.heritage7004]

Hi, if anyone is east of this tragic East Palestine, Ohio train car & intentional chemical burn or near the burn plume & waterway contamination, I would hold off eating anything grown outdoors (fruiting, veggies, poultry, eggs & livestock). We're gonna need to wait a long time before the truth comes out. Consider indoor growing with filtered air, if moving residence is not an option. Prayers.

[@850beachmomrn]

Had no clue about celery! No wonder I've been unsuccessful! So glad I saw this;

[@triciasklodowske5653]

Kalkaska county. It was 45 today!! Up and down with the temps. Rain then snow. Freezing then mid to upper 40's!! Crazy/wild. Have been getting ready to start seeds. Just waiting for the heater to get here, it's for the green house. Praying that by the end of the month I'll have my long list of seeds in pots. Thanks for all the great info and tips. God bless.

[@katrinamoore4115]

I am so glad to watch someone in my same growing zone. I do not have a greenhouse but will be starting seeds soon.

[@hardnackfarms1736]

Good morning Luke! We are in Oklahoma zone 7A and this Winter has been very strange. We got really cold then last week was in the 70’s all week? Just weird. Thank you so much! Have an abundant growing season! Wendy❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@DeborahBerden]

I got impatient and started a few lettuce seeds in a pot. Put them in a south facing window sill. They all came up, now I have to get a couple of pots and repot them. Bought the seesds from MI gardener last month.

[@a-a-ron8201]

Our winter in north eastern Utah has been one for the books. 30+ inches of snow and a few weeks that stayed below 10* Fahrenheit for the high. We are used to having cold but the amount of snow is nuts for a high elevation desert.

[@bonniejackson7476]

Thanks Luke, I always appreciate the information and also the lovely seeds you have available. It makes gardening affordable.

[@meljordan220]

I am in New Mexico. We have had more snow this winter than I can remember in any other year. So we are getting your winter! Lol

[@jenniferuttech3728]

Way to go Luke! Thank you for the truthful knowledge you share with all of us! One reason why I continue to watch your videos is because I can feel your vibes. You want to share knowledge. You want people to learn. THANK YOU!

[@WellCoachAmy]

Crazy winter in Indiana too! Will be in the 60's again this weekend!!!

[@rochellebailey5976]

Here in Missouri during February, we've been going from 50s to multiple "blizzard" snow days to sunny beautiful 60s over this last weekend, a warm rain today, snow forecasted for Thursday then back in 50/60s for the weekend 🤦‍♀️. So yeah, all over the place. Got lettuce and snow peas in the ground and hoping to start more seeds in my mini greenhouse this coming weekend. Have some determinate tomatoes about an inch high looking great right now (that will go in pots), so very excited for some possible early ripe ones. Worried about starting pepper seeds this early, but good point in them taking forever to germinate/ take off. Barely got a crop in last year. Direct sowed rather late in May last year, and took them over 2 months to establish. I wrote everything down when I started/germinated/ brought outside ect... do I ever use that info, no 🤦‍♀️ So thanks for the reminders like that.

[@DanielMerk23]

Cleveland OH CHECKING IN. We have the same weather!

[@ThePineFarm]

Good thing we’ve got our handy dandy order from y’all early! Y’all rock.. 🙌

[@HomewardBound961]

Thanks Luke. How is baby Enzo these days? Bet Geneva is thrilled to be a big sister.

[@rlportillo]

In the deep south, we've never had a winter this cold! You can have it back. Please!

[@bobbimontgomery4734]

I use plastic paper clips on my seed packs. Works great and you can group them together for the next time to start the next batch.

[@juliegogola4647]

I have a greenhouse, and I have already started carrots, spinach and lettuce. BUT, I WILL SOON BE STARTING SOME RUTABEGGA (OR TURNIPS) KALE AND ANOTHER VEGETABLES THAT I HAVE SEEDS OF. AND, I ALSO HAVE SOME FLOWER SEEDS, AND A BUNCH OF SEED FLATS TO GROW THEM IN.

[@TheRuckFarm]

I’m jealous that you’re having a warmer winter! Across the pond here in WI it’s been about as cold as normal. Can’t wait for spring ☀️

[@christianb1176]

Our cilantro did just fine through our GA winter. Died back a bit during some December days in the teens, but came back bright and green later in winter.

[@rebeccafox5041]

I love this about michigan. I felt like I was the only one who thought we did not have a spring.

[@gardenerpete5232]

Luke, thank you for all your wonderful video's!! To keep my seed packets closed if the gum stops working or a 'one-time-glue' is used, with paper clips. The small ones. One clip per. packet.

[@maurastp]

It's funny that I'm in socal and have exactly the same weather as Michigan with one exception that your lows are lower than mine. Seed sowing...we are on the same schedule.

[@rosemcdonald6885]

Luke, thank you so much for the multi-sowing onions tip! Could you do a video on which other crops can be sown in that same manner?

[@AvroChan]

Learning lots! Love this ❤

[@shiffongray1041]

Thanks for sharing seeds for Feb

[@mneraasen224]

It’s been in the 50’s and 60’s this week it’s gonna hit 66 in Delaware. We haven’t even had a total of 2 inches of snow.

[@teem9010]

oh wow!! your website's homepage is the such a dreamy picture!!! i love it!!!

[@CookingLessonsforDad]

I put paper clips on my open seed packets. It has worked pretty well.

[@Bangalangs]

Thanks from the Thumb.

[@TheThewelshes]

Washi tape is a great idea! I use blue painter’s tape!

[@skrimshaw72]

Winter in Tennessee this year. 1 day of snow, about 8 days of sunshine, all the rest has been rain.

[@rawmean8989]

I use regular painters tape to reseal

[@jameshynes2419]

Just got my first order of MIGardener Seeds! Very reasonable prices, and everything arrived on time up here in Canada. I was waiting on the Red Onions to go with all my other Onions and Brassicas, started them today. Thanks as always!

[@Gardening-FarmtoTable-andMore]

Great video. Remember artichokes that are perennial in zones seven doesn’t mean that it won’t be a perennial in mud season five or six. It just depends on your micro climate such as if you put it against the south facing brick wall you’ll make it through the winter. Sabrina from Kimbles freedom farm love your greenhouse by the way

[@karentracy2180]

Love the hoop house grower tips. I have never taken full advantage of my hoop house. It’s been a learning curve. I will be happy to watch what you do and when. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@GypsyBrokenwings]

I live in Alabama... the winter has been crazy here. Cold, then 3 or 4 days in 60s, then storm and 30s!

[@amykruse6887]

Pleasantly surprised that every seed I bought from MI gardener is germinating very well this year!! Starts are doing great and my kids are so excited.

[@colorsntrees1531]

Yes to odd winter! NE PA here so zone 5b & barely any snow despite living in mountains, very wet with stretches of absurd cold in negative #'s. We've been hit with blizzards in mid April before so...........happy gardening to all! Mother Nature keeps us Humble, she wins!

[@baerfamily933]

I’m curious to know more about how to turn a seedling germinated from seed into a full, thriving plant. How does one pinch/prune to create fullness? Can you do a demo please?

[@helenpenner9899]

Very cold here in the Canadian Prairies ...soo much snow in Saskatchewan area

[@jaymerose5097]

I can’t wait to try multi sowing onions! Thanks for the tip. I’ve always grown from set, but want to try seeds this year.

[@gardingyrl3501]

Frog painters tape works the best for me to reseal my seed packets

[@8AmazingAcres]

I'm excited to try out that onion technique instead of buying sets, thanks so much!

[@Junzar56]

Here in Northern Arizona it’s been a bit colder than usual!

[@carolpettengill7690]

Congratulations on your GREENHOUSE. YAY!

[@pear92]

Here in SE Idaho it’s been a colder winter than normal. My city even hit a record low of all time for January, at -30F before wind chill 🥶 our snow pack is currently at about 2 feet, and today it’s absolutely *dumping * snow. Usually can’t start gardening til May or June here if you don’t have a greenhouse or anywhere inside for a grow room. Last frost date is in June. 😔 then first frost date is in September. Very short outdoor grow season.

[@philipfreedom2773]

Harvesting outdoor grown lettuce, turnips, spinach, carrots, kale, pod peas, and mache today down here in seTX. Still wish I was back in Michigan.....

[@jeffreylangley]

Happy Monday all. May the day find all safe and healhy.

[@ritarash5937]

Yep, warm winter with a few really cold snaps. Virtually no snow this year, most of our precipitation has been rain.

[@johnifly]

Been mild over in east-central Pennsylvania also! Not complaining either!!

[@grandmaofthree897]

South Dakota has had winter. Blizzard conditions here just this morning.

[@JohnWood-tk1ge]

Peppers and a few other things in the house the beginning of March. The first of April other vegetables in the greenhouse,lettuce right in the garden.can’t wait!

[@polettirosahomestead7075]

I am in SW Virginia, also zone 6b. Very strange winter here. Mornings are 25-35 degrees and afternoons vary extremely differently, one day it’s 38 degrees and another day it’s 55-60 degrees. I have learned a lot from you and also started my own youtube page, nowhere near your channel. Thank you

[@pjgraham2211]

onions!!!!!! thanks for the tip,,,,, I planted 300 last year my first time....omgosh... I failed in the drying... still have used them all winter... this year I will succeed in the drying... strung so many and they started growing again in December 🤦‍♀🤦‍♀

[@tedhartley5766]

No wonder my onions were a flop last year. Now I know how to plant them but need to order more seeds.! Thanks for the education. Diane Hartley

[@arbdapeish]

Weird winter in the UP also. Getting the Greenhouse ready, and seed starting next week! Excited

[@eleshakizer7644]

Thanks Luke for making these videos. In Minnesota, zone 4, we also have a very short 3 weeks of spring. I will be starting seeds for the first time this year to get a head start.

[@rwally3able]

I'm in Western MA. rain', rain, rain. BUT this next storm looks big!!!!!!!!!!

[@sarahjoost]

THANK YOU AS ALWAYS!!!!

[@colleenbowman1399]

Snow flurries here in North Idaho, 35 degrees.

[@katiebullis7504]

You know how you said you cycle lettuce every 4 weeks? What other veggies throughout the seed season do you do that with? I want to make sure I can eat as much from my garden as I can! :)

[@aliciathompson7721]

I went back in your videos because I was wiped out. Thank you for pointing out when pot seeding in a tray. Water from the bottom. Yes I get it now. My seedlings were stronger. It’s been fun. Thank you again.

[@ambirb]

Pressing the soil to prevent air gaps was a hot tip!

[@dangalimidi]

Yup. Been a weird "winter" in NJ. Going to be in the mid 60s this week.

[@Crochetgardenermi]

Crazy winter for sure. South East Michigan, not far from you. Starting seeds this weekend for cold weather crops.

[@maryd6506]

I like to fold the top of the seed packet over twice about 1/2 inch and close it with a paper clip. Works great.

[@charlesbale8376]

Wonderful tips and information...Useful information is always appreciated.

[@LorrayneHam]

Thanks Luke..! Excited to get started.

[@kaitlynvinson317]

We have definitely had a crazy winter! Just this week we have a high of 73 on Wed and a high of 38 by Fri.

[@ivegottabeme1]

In NJ we were about 60 today..no snow yet..yes, crazy! 😃