Seeds You NEED To Start In February When You Garden In Cold Climates. Zones 2 - 8 (USDA & Canada)

[@GardeningInCanada]

Here is the seed list! 🇺🇸 I didn’t forget about you this time! Not all Westcoast seeds ship to the USA only some so I plopped in the alternative Strawberries: 🇨🇦 bit.ly/3jsDYbU Hot Peppers: Carolina: bit.ly/3kb6T4t White Asparagus: 🇨🇦 bit.ly/40suZrV Green Asparagus: 🇨🇦 bit.ly/3HArcA8 🇺🇸 bit.ly/3JDVhBu Celery: 🇨🇦 bit.ly/3RwFgiD 🇺🇸 bit.ly/40sFBqF Lovage 🇨🇦 bit.ly/3Y3pgaj 🇺🇸 bit.ly/3HVHYva Leeks: 🇨🇦 bit.ly/3JEYqkI 🇺🇸 bit.ly/3HxeNx5 Onions: 🇨🇦 bit.ly/3HpRl4w 🇺🇸 bit.ly/3IyKmZm

[@GardeningInCanada]

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[@bobbob-ze9zo]

Like #76 Have you noticed gardening is a gateway drug? Next it is beekeeping then worm beds and chickens. Soon you will be making your own beer and living self sufficient. All because you wanted to do was grow a tomato.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Hahah yeaaaa that’s accurate

[@teevee3673]

Teach me your ways brother! You now have me totally stocked for my second year of gardening. And now I want to attempt to make beer 🍺

[@bobbob-ze9zo]

@@teevee3673 Extract brewing is the way to go for 5gal.batches.Check out beer supply stores in your area.You can not grow enough grain to make beer.

[@DrPrepper72]

Hahaha so true. Chickens in June😁

[@janw491]

Mine was gardening then chickens! Worm beds and mealworms are a possibility but not really into bees (yet)

[@carmendoyle9786]

I love the older videos I can go back and see what to start few weeks ahead ! To be ready ! U are the best !

[@prairieprepper]

Canadian Hardiness Zone 2B here! I know it's crazy but I started my tomatoes a couple weeks ago. I don't start all of them, just the ones I intend for pots, so they can be moved outside in early spring and back in when it's cold. I love having an early crop of tomatoes, so it's worth the effort to me. I've also started my onions, as well as some herbs and lettuce for indoor growing. I'm so impatient for spring this year I'm just gonna bring it inside. 😅

[@marianneherle5700]

Zone 5b here in Montreal. Got my strawberries started 3 weeks ago and got close to 80% germination on a 128 cell flat so my towers are going to be full with berries :).Cold stratified them for a month (started in early December) some of my babies already have 1 full set of true leaves and on some the 2nd set is coming out. They are still tiny though got like 6 varieties : Fresca, most of them Elan, Toscana, Rainbow treasure, Delizzio, Milan and Ruby Ann. Also sowed my onions last weekend and they are germinating fine ! Starting my herbs, green onions and celery this weekend and Hot Peppers in a couple of weeks.

[@GardeningInCanada]

That is some pretty darn good germination rates. Normally I hear people doing strawberries and it’s like a 50-50. very well done good job!

[@marianneherle5700]

@@GardeningInCanada Thanks, I used seed starting mix with some worm castings and a similar product to your fulvic acid called organicREV (I had not seen what you use yet). Pretty stoked about 😀

[@velli4370]

Niceee

[@lynhodge8685]

Potato leek soup is wonderful

[@dollyperry3020]

Leeks store well in the freezer diced. Zone 6 I'm starting delphinium and onions in February. I love starting perennial flowers from seed. Its so much cheaper and the beauty is so dependable. Starting onion from seed gives me bigger bulbs.

[@GardeningInCanada]

I should have tried that! Does it change the texture?

[@gardeningingatineau]

Never heard of lovage before! Thanks for sharing!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Hope you like it!

[@naturekins604]

Poppies direct seeded on the snow if you have'nt already sewn them. I grow lovage and celery and they are different in the stock as the stock of lovage is hollow not solid like celery . They do both have a celery flavour but you definintly need to use way less of the lovage for that taste. I dig up my celery in the fall and transplant it into my cool geothermal greenhouse but it does need to be heated with our wood stove in our zone 3 climate.The celery doesn't do much until Feb. when the light level comes up.

[@1111awake]

I am taking notes and writing all your tips into my garden journal. Zone 3b. Had trouble last year with not enough light, both inside and outside. Will be addressing both this season.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Good luck! Let me know if you need help

[@ddemulling]

Strawberries, asparagus, hot peppers, celery, lovage, leeks, onions, some flowers

[@shawns1396]

I just love your videos.Have you considered putting a monthly calendar together with everything that can be planted for purchase. I would definitely purchase that from you It seems not all information by growers is accurate and I trust your background and education

[@GardeningInCanada]

I should! I just need more hours in the day I think 😂

[@daveglowa9546]

Yes I like that idea

[@NickijoeCanuck]

Yes please! (Z5)

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Celery, if you buy from the store, cut off stalks, leaving a couple inches from the bottom. Place bottom in soil of pot and you will have it to grow again. Celery is a bog plant & loves moisture one you put it outside after last frost date. Always great information you give.

[@GardeningInCanada]

I have that going right now in the house haha

[@723snoopy]

Excited to start the hot peppers now. Also your video settings is working so much better now! Looking great 👍

[@GardeningInCanada]

Glad you’re enjoying. It looks good final touch wise but this was the third time I found this video. The quality in the first two were so bad 😅

[@SurvivalLilly]

Thanks that is what I needed

[@GardeningInCanada]

Love it! You’re already a garden pro though. 😉

[@susans1679]

Terrific video as always. Quick and to the point with great info.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@andreamartineau1197]

Thats good to know about the lovage!!

[@GardeningInCanada]

YAY!

[@kangtani_indonesia]

Thank you for the information about agriculture which is very useful for my farm

[@GardeningInCanada]

It's my pleasure😊

[@kangtani_indonesia]

@@GardeningInCanada Ok may goodness always be with you

[@klimaxg]

Saanich zone 9a. I've started Chinese Celery, Cosmos, Sunflower, Bergamot, and Lupin. Thanks for the reminder about leeks.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Wonderful!

[@gingerleemalacko730]

Zone 4 on the prairies. I also start all my herbs this month so they're more mature when I transplant outdoors. When I put them out too young and tender the grasshoppers destroy them.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Oh yes great suggestion I love that!

[@marianneherle5700]

How big are they when you transplant?

[@gingerleemalacko730]

@@marianneherle5700 Last year they were only 2-3 inches tall when I transplanted and got chewed up pretty badly. I'm aiming for 5-6 inches this year which will be about 4 months growth for the slower aromatics like oregano and thyme. I'm no expert though...just trying it out to see if it helps.

[@leahkramer4587]

Awesome! Thank you. I'm in zone 3.

[@GardeningInCanada]

You got this!

[@dymondwillow2]

Helloooooo! Thanks for the info. Here in Alberta - same zone as you Ashley - it is difficult to even want to start anything with it so cold and gloomy outside.

[@GardeningInCanada]

It’s so true you don’t wanna start anything because of that cold temp. But it’s coming on fast I promise!

[@rochelleduff9277]

Super appreciate you doing this for me! 😁

[@GardeningInCanada]

Anytime!!

[@coldclimategardeningzone3]

Great video Ashley lots of good information. Yes it's that time to start sowing seeds and preparing for Spring! Cannot wait to get out in the garden.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Thank you! You too!

[@Kate-mp3du]

Canadian hardiness zone 3b: started snapdragons, delphinium, cosmos, cherry tomatoes, and pumpkins today. I had trouble with some of these never blooming/blooming late last year and felt like I was racing the clock so this year I'm starting early

[@jayashiaco9476]

Leek and potato soup is delicious. Dehydrating/freeze drying leeks are useful storage methods. They can also be sliced, blanched, and frozen.

[@lauraduchek5080]

Zone 3b. I started coleus, snap dragons, rosemary, & basil in Feb. Winter sowing poppies & Larkspur

[@GardeningInCanada]

very nice!

[@michaelmarchione3408]

As soon as the first week of March comes, I'm seed starting! That will give me 8 weeks to transplant. I'll be winter sowing half the seeds , tomatoes and sweet peppers, and the rest I'll start in the house. You're right about frost dates. It is good for those new to gardening to know about them, That way they can get used to their area's seasons and the changes from year to year. Enjoyed, take care!

[@GardeningInCanada]

March is a wild time of the year that’s forsure!

[@tobruz]

Feb 14 ❤ for onions in Ontario!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Same as me!!!!

[@olefosshaug5565]

Leeks stores well, also in the ground all winter if you have the right winter variety. And lovage, I just love that plant and how it smells and taste, it's a must for broths. But I have never heard the Canadian pronunciation before

[@GardeningInCanada]

Thanks for the tips!

[@carmenwishlow1490]

I have started lettuce as I grow year-round indoors, basil same thing year round indoors, onions, chives, rosemary, parsley, and strawberries two ways. One ways seeds in papertowel in the fridge and then in soil planted in the fridge. Will start celery next week as well as more onion different varieties and sage and thyme and chamomile. Flowers, I need to figure that out depending on my space with everything growing inside. Outside, I will be growing Miners Lettuce !

[@GardeningInCanada]

That’s awesome are you doing leaf lettuce or head lettuce?

[@alisonnewall1748]

If you have a dehydrator, try dehydrating leek slices. They’re delicious

[@GardeningInCanada]

Oooo

[@alisonnewall1748]

@@GardeningInCanada like little onion chips, but with no fat. I had to stop myself from eating them all up right away.

[@Power4Bravo]

hello , iam zone 5 . Growing everything from seed . Very helpful video thank you .

[@GardeningInCanada]

Most welcome

[@happyfisherman4432]

i have my lettuce endive and swiss chard already started.. going outside on march 5 but i live on the west coast of canada . in BC zone 8

[@yvonnedavid91]

I grew celery two years ago and I am a zone 3 and loved it.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Do you know what a variety it was by chance? I did the Utah and I think that was maybe my issue

[@goatgal7884]

I'm in zone 4b and grow Utah celery just fine.

[@yvonnedavid91]

@@GardeningInCanada I grew Utah celery

[@GardeningInCanada]

What stuff are you I wonder if the eighth it’s just their number

[@sfertman]

These are great options! Would be also **cool** to know what seeds are good to sow directly outside during frozen February (if exists.)

[@GardeningInCanada]

Ooo yes love that

[@shaylah01]

You can direct sow poppy seeds in your flower garden. And look into winter sowing - it's a little bit of work but a neat way to grow outside in late winter. I've started onions, broccoli, and flowers ( Lupine, Hollyhocks, foxglove, Rudbeckia) this way.

[@brianseybert2189]

Started some onions and leeks on the winter solstice. Both onions and leeks are very hardy seedlings, plus I like as big as a transplant as I can get for mid April in Zone 5a. I also started some sweet potatoes for slips around New Years, already have some slips popping up. Wanted to test germinate some saved luffa seeds, they all germinated so I stuck them in some paper pots, do not know how they will do inside for so long, guess I will find out. Started some chili peppers a few weeks ago, along with trying some carrots inside in grow bags and buckets. Have to start my petunias, marigold, chamomile and celery in the next week or so. I usually start most of my sweet peppers mid to late Feb. Enjoy you videos!!!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Chamomile yes that’s another one that I need to start

[@jamiefairley]

6b KY., I started celery, pansy & Petunia seeds two days ago. Why? Because I love starting off the season with the tiniest seeds EVER. 😒 LOL . I'll start some herbs and flowers in about 2 weeks (they're hanging out in the fridge). At the end of Feb I'll start my hot pepper seeds. Then regular peppers and tomatoes by mid March.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Love petunias I’ve always thought those are the most beautiful flowers ever.

[@oceansoul3694]

Thank you for this wonderful 'winter blues breaker' video! I'm in zone 5. Last month I started my Chippolena onions, and Sophie's Choice tomatoes which are up 5", because I'll be growing them on in the greenhouse all summer. This morning I started Shasta Daisy and Lemon Balm seeds, also I'll start Delphiniums, Snapdragons, Thyme, Summer Savory and Loveage. I agree about celery. Last year I started Utah 52 and one other, they ALL sprouted and grew 10"...then quit. They were woody and ugly tasting, so I'll not be wasting my time on them again. I'll be starting my 'outside garden' tomatoes end of March, any earlier and they grow huge and leggy and thin and it's a hot mess.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Hahah so close to spring yet so far

[@oceansoul3694]

@@GardeningInCanada 🥳

[@brianseybert2189]

My 1st year growing celery I tried Utah and is was very stringy. The last 2 years I have grown Tango and a pink celery that are delightful.

[@GardeningInCanada]

I did Utah last year maybe I should try something different… when did you start your celery?

[@oceansoul3694]

@@GardeningInCanada I started those celeries in February, because I have wonderful raised-bed covers (from Amazon Garden-Planter-Box-Greenhouse) that fit over 4x8 beds, so I thought they'd love it in there and they did, until June. We went from cold wet to 70's in May and it hurt all my plants. I can't remember the other variety I planted but neither did well. So I'm going to listen to you and start Loveage instead. Why are my 3-week old tomatoes' underleaves turning purple? I fed them today with Jack's with 30 parts potassium?

[@absunshine6906]

Zone 3a Central Alberta. I start my Tiny Tom Thumb tomato plants the first 2 weeks of Feb every year. I'm lucky my small bay window in the kitchen faces South and I put a heating pad on low setting underneath the water tight container.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Are you snowless still like a lot of Alberta??

[@absunshine6906]

@@GardeningInCanada No actually have a about 2 feet in Red Deer. January was really warm and today will be +4C and sunny. A lot of water running off the garage. Strange winters the last 5 yrs.

[@Bev437Sqn]

Celery, lemon balm, lavender, leeks and snap dragons. Probably late but also trying hollyhawks again (from saved seed from my grandma's garden sold over 30 yrs ago but got seeds from there Neitherhill Sk) I am in Zone 5 last frost 15 May

[@GardeningInCanada]

Oh very nice!!!! Love an old family plant

[@Bev437Sqn]

@@GardeningInCanada I have her Peony too

[@heatherjulie5766]

Thank you so much. I live in zone 5 above 8k feet. I have a greenhouse and I’m getting ready to start my seeds indoors. No heat in greenhouse now but will move outside once the lows are in the 40’s. Do you have any videos about growing tomatoes at high elevations?

[@GardeningInCanada]

Interesting concept but I do not have any videos on that. I know tomatoes technically are better designed for higher altitudes. and that just comes back down to their natural habitat before they were cultivated

[@vbrown1889]

Hi Ashley, great update! In zone 6b here on the coast I've got Carolina Reapers going already (1 true leaf now!), so I thought if the lights are on, I might as well sprout peas and grow some cilantro for the kitchen. Leeks just went outside in a milk jug. Other than that, loads of flower seeds starting this month...trying to restrain myself.. ;-)

[@liav4102]

I’ve got my strawberries hanging in the fridge till Valentine’s Day and asparagus working on germination :) US 6

[@GardeningInCanada]

Very nice!

[@ogadlogadl490]

Ants actually farm aphids for the sweet “honey dew” the aphids excrete. You can hose down the plants that have aphids with the water house, also lady bugs will eat aphids. Ladybugs like to hide in umble flowers, so plant some dill or let carrot go to seed and encourage the lady bugs to find your garden. Who doesn’t like seeing lady bugs in the garden and knowing they are chewing down on aphids makes it all the more beautiful!

[@francismeowgannou5322]

Gonna try lovage this year!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Very nice it is a huge plant though I will warn you Francis 🤣

[@Rhyswithoutherspoon]

I started celery in March last year in zone 3 Canada and it was delicious! I was so happy since it was my first time growing it. Maybe you should try a different variety.

[@GardeningInCanada]

I’m thinking you are right

[@katiej9967]

Or put them in a greenhouse. I love mine from GH but ones from garden not as good and are on the woody side.

[@charlesbale8376]

Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@damama-gc2nm]

Great video!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Thanks! Have you started anything yet?

[@damama-gc2nm]

@@GardeningInCanada nope..... my plant room is a hoarder paradise right now. Next week is catch up..... I'm hoping

[@mrniceguy8600]

What is standard feeding sop for new crop in living soil, I heard I should soil test few times during my grow and use the suggestions and after a few crops when the feeding schedule seems standard/routine you can stop testing. Does this sound right?

[@amykirby9607]

I think I'm zone 2, I'm northwest of Rapid View, sask. Just started petunias, celery, onions, herbs and a few other slow flowers. I'm thinking of starting peppers mid March and tomatoes April 1. I know you like Westcoast but do you have any local seed companies, that have seeds from the prairies?

[@sams7708]

Leeks are great in soups!

[@GardeningInCanada]

They are yea

[@velli4370]

Love the video

[@GardeningInCanada]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@krisyallowega5487]

I am going to have to get back into Lovage. I was the only one in the family that liked using it; I found it much better than celery. I suppose what the problem was, was that it was too potent. Back when I was trying to make an impression on the cocktail scene, I made many shrubs, some of which included lovage. They were tasty enough that they could be served without alcohol. They were a good option at banquets for those that didn't drink. As I think of it, it was a wonderful way to preserve fruit juices. With proper bottling, they would last 6-8 weeks in a cold room or 6-8 months in the refrigerator.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Oh that’s pretty neat! Kris the garden cocktail aficionado

[@alannagroen-brunsting]

Lovage is not the same as celery. They may look similar, but they taste completely different and lovage is a very strong flavour. If you substituted lovage for celery in a recipe, I guarantee all you would taste is the lovage. It is best used as an herb.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Really! I grabbed some form my neighbour and didn’t find it that over powering.

[@goatgal7884]

I'm in zone 4b and grow utah celery without any problems at all.Yes, now would be a good time to start them.

[@SC-xg1kl]

I would have to agree, lovage can be used but in small additions. Very strong flavour, slightly bitter

[@emilytaylor9019]

Hey what zones are you guys in? Lovage here in zone8 tastes just like celery, the one I have is almost a little more mild than celery even so not strong at all.

[@MushroomMagpie]

Maryjuhanna can also be started indoors now, especially if you want a big bush or clones.

[@douglasgoodfellow9443]

Seed viability at reasonable prices ha ha ha

[@GardeningInCanada]

I start mine in March but I agree now is great too

[@MushroomMagpie]

Have you ever tried the green tips as a salad green or in smoothies? It's also great dried as a tea, very sweet and green tasting. If you can get them to bush out they may be even more yielding and beneficial, grown as a salad crop this way.

[@GardeningInCanada]

No never. Can you taste it? If you can taste it I think I would dislike it

[@MushroomMagpie]

@@GardeningInCanada the shoots are tender and mild and have a very green taste, but sweet as well.

[@michellepatel333]

Can you do a video about planting garlic in the spring if we ran out of time/forgot to do it in the fall? Oops! Thanks!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Yea!

[@thecakepopsistars]

I had so much trouble with celery zone5. This season going to try peppers, bell and hot varieties.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Did you have aphids as well…

[@thecakepopsistars]

@@GardeningInCanada no, for me it more like a blight/ fungus?

[@NickijoeCanuck]

Try cutting the leeks 1" and dehydrate them. I then throw them into the freezer and when I need some, it's available and I can crush them into my palm into a powder.

[@GardeningInCanada]

❤❤

[@MilestoneGarden306]

I think this weekend is gonna be peppers. Just waiting for a couple more from Westcoast.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Very nice! What varieties are you doing?

[@MilestoneGarden306]

@@GardeningInCanada Quite a few. Probably too many. For instance, I went to Earlys for some new led bulbs, and walked out with a few more $6 seed packs of peppers. They are getting pricey!

[@tirzah-marielewis3447]

Winter sowing video pleeeeease!

[@GardeningInCanada]

This week!

[@shaylah01]

Leeks can be blanched and then frozen for storage. I accidentally left mine in my unheated garage after a late fall harvest and just used 5 of them for dinner this week. The outer leaves died from the cold, but they were all still good and I have a few more

[@elisab8582]

I made the mistake of planting some tomato seeds in February. I found 2 packs and some loose seeds on a shelf in a spare room from 2014. My sister said I did not store them well so most would not germinate. She was wrong!! very wrong! I had over 300 starts in my house long before we could put them in the greenhouse here. I found homes for most so I started 60 Amish paste seeds and Tumbling Toms since I needed them for honey hubby's mom and because I like growing stuff like the herbs, I started last week.

[@toniaplayer1936]

Link for Taylored Canvas? Thx 😊

[@GardeningInCanada]

That and the discount code should be in the pinned comment. let me know if it isn't though

[@Youdontknowmeson1324]

Try growing Mitsuba and water celery to there also Perenial celery/parsley.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Water celery very cool idea!

[@Youdontknowmeson1324]

@@GardeningInCanada cow parsley and Angelica could also be but cow parsley can burn your skin.

[@susanbigham2428]

I started all of my peppers about 3 weeks ago..I have 8 varieties..will be my sweet peppers be alright. And do you trim onions to strengthen them up?

[@susanbigham2428]

Also in Saskatoon.

[@GardeningInCanada]

I should do a video on the trimming thing but yea trim them I doesn’t hurt anything

[@tonicassidy9955]

Where is the link for the canvas art?

[@GardeningInCanada]

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[@kaylamcouat4677]

Would you mind recommending some onion varieties that work well in northern climates? I’ve started a few varieties but I have ZERO luck with onions and this is my 4th year trying. I did from seed last year but started way too late so hopefully this is my onion year. Any tried and true varieties? I’m in Alberta zone 4 Thanks ❤

[@GardeningInCanada]

Have you tried the kelsia? Or wala wala

[@kaylamcouat4677]

@@GardeningInCanada I have tried wala wala but haven’t heard of the other variety, will look for it. Thank you 😊

[@waspjournals41]

I live in zone 10. The date of first frost is never and the date of last frost is also never. But winter is still cold, just not below zero. So i'm not sure what i should do lol

[@GardeningInCanada]

You can follow someone like me! Only issue you may have is things like cabbage, kale, lettuce will start bolting in your Midsummer. So plant those nice and early in the season.

[@tonijurkones8373]

Hello 👋 😊

[@GardeningInCanada]

Hello!

[@GaryGreen-4Q2]

Zone 5 Onions, they do not take up much space they survive separating when grow in one container for a while.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Totally agree one of the easiest seeds to start early

[@jayashiaco9476]

My last frost date just outside of Ottawa Canada in the first weekend in June. My zone is 5B. I have started thyme, rosemary, lavender, chamomile, hot and sweet peppers, tomatoes (not cherry varieties yet. They grow too fast), leeks, onions, eggplants, and loofa.

[@joytotheworld2100]

What..insta pot germination. First I've heard of it. Ok, now you've created a monster. Im running to grab my pot & go seed crazy.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Haha it’s just the yogurt option and then seeds in paper towel

[@Brokersong]

Ashley or anyone reading this: I purchased a downloadable garden planner from Ashley and I cannot find it. Can anyone tell me what the name of the Planner is? Maybe I can search keywords on my computer?

[@GardeningInCanada]

Is it on Etsy? They should have sent you an email with the download link.

[@Brokersong]

@@GardeningInCanada yes on etsy. I made a mistake of checking out without logging in. I only have paypal payment invoice. Do the downloads have keywords attached so I can search?

[@GardeningInCanada]

@@Brokersong 1. Sign in to Etsy.com and go to Your account. 2. Go to Purchases and reviews. 3. Next to the order, select Download Files. This goes to the Downloads page for all the files attached to your order. Let me know if this works

[@Brokersong]

@@GardeningInCanada found it ! Thank you.

[@hefoxed]

Just a fyi from a frequent typo-er -- climates is typo-ed (Cliamtes)

[@GardeningInCanada]

Oh thanks!!!!

[@normacone3124]

Did I miss a video about why you say LOVAGE with an ER in it?

[@GardeningInCanada]

Laziness combined with a bad habit hahah

[@Danteaze]

Newbie question... if I started a tray of seeds, but then (accidentally) let it dry it out, does that mean I should start over, or keep trying to keep it moist and hope they germinate soon?

[@GardeningInCanada]

How dry are we talking?

[@Danteaze]

@@GardeningInCanada surface bone-dry to the touch. :( I think I probably failed those poor seeds.

[@kendravoracek3636]

💚💚

[@GardeningInCanada]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jimrobinson7441]

I'm not very romantic I guess, I'm starting onions on the 15th, lol.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Hahaha this made me laugh out loud

[@janicesgarden5748]

Lovage. No R in lovage.

[@MissChievousRN]

The dreaded insidious upspeak.....ugh! my ears!!😖

[@myriamst-jean7704]

Zone 5B QC 🇨🇦 started onions from seeds the last 2 years… my biggest bulb was 1/2 golf ball size so disappointing. I’ll get more assiduity on fertiliser this year. 🫣

[@GardeningInCanada]

Oh no! Fluffy soil is the key

[@amykirby9607]

I think I'm zone 2, I'm northwest of Rapid View, sask. Just started petunias, celery, onions, herbs and a few other slow flowers. I'm thinking of starting peppers mid March and tomatoes April 1. I know you like Westcoast but do you have any local seed companies, that have seeds from the prairies?

[@amykirby9607]

I think I'm zone 2, I'm northwest of Rapid View, sask. Just started petunias, celery, onions, herbs and a few other slow flowers. I'm thinking of starting peppers mid March and tomatoes April 1. I know you like Westcoast but do you have any local seed companies, that have seeds from the prairies?

[@GardeningInCanada]

Early is the only one I know of with a wide selection

[@amykirby9607]

Do you know if they grow their seeds on the prairies?