Start Your Spring Garden Off RIGHT With These Seeds For April! - Indoors & Outside Starting Tips

If you are wondering what seeds to start in a cooler climate this is it. April is the season for starting seeds both indoors and outside in zone 3, zone 4, zone 5 and more. Starting these garden seeds in April with help you kick off your garden on the right foot.
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[@GardeningInCanada]

🌡️🌡️This is my favourite soil temp thermometer because it has the plants you can grow at that temp right on the dial! geni.us/FHzSHq The most frost hardy kale: bit.ly/49oBXRW Frost hardy Romaine Lettuce: bit.ly/3TIFyoi Cosmos: bit.ly/49rGnaK The rest of the seeds you can find here -> bit.ly/48gKaaZ Temp chart! extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/soil-compost/soil-temperature-conditions-vegetable-seed-germination

[@annekegillis641]

You could make a gardening board game with the strategies and facts you know.

[@GardeningInCanada]

HAHA omg yes

[@missm4174]

Yes, please do a video on Growing Degree Days! I'm very curious how this works out and how I can use it to estimate maturity times for my plants!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Noted! i do have an older one.

[@solanisomeni]

I started my zucchini and pickling cucumbers WAY to early. Like last month already... I'm in Sweden so, it takes a while for things to warm up outside. I had found/bought one of these narrow and tall glass towers/display things and bought cheapo grow lights for each of the 4 glass shelf layers of the tower. So I could keep my seedlings safe from my feline masters... 😉 I was going through all of my seeds to see which ones I had and which ones I'd need to buy. While checking them out, I came across a pack of zucchini and cucumbers that had "expired" like 5 yrs. ago. Decided to do an experiment that I'd seen on one of the KZbin channels I watch and mixed 3% peroxide with water at a 50/50 ratio and let the seeds soak for a few minutes. Of course, thinking that only a few if any would germinate... I placed the soaked but not rinsed off seeds in between wet paper towels and then in plastic zip lock bags. Threw the bags into the glass tower without turning the grow lights on... After only 3 days, I decided to take a look at the seeds, not believing that any of them would have sprouted roots... OH MY!!! 😱ALL of the seeds both zucchini and cucumbers had all near 2 centimeter roots. I think there were only one of each of the seeds that hadn't sprouted! 😳 Of course, I didn't want to just throw those spouts away so I planted both seed packs/all of the seeds in the double method plastic "party cups". Placed them in the glass tower which is now so full I wouldn't be able to fit even a leek start in there and they've grown so big that, I could have if it had been possible, plant them outside but... NOPE. we have about a foot of snow on the ground. I have no were else I can put them safely, even if I would be able to put them in bigger pots, due to that I have 6 cats 🙀 that I KNOW would destroy them... So... I'm guessing I'll have to plant new seeds but, will definitely be doing the soaking method again since I have 3 more seed packets that have gone beyond their "best before" date... 😳😂 My hard neck garlic that I planted late Oktober last year are all up about 20 centimeters but, can't see them right now due to the snow. Not worried, I know they can handle it. Saw that a few of my large leaf spinach as well as the dark green kale, that I really don't like had survived the winter and have started growing, but, they're also covered now. Will be interesting to see if they survive. The carrots I planted late fall have also come up above the soil. Planted those so that I could harvest their seeds this year. My mint and salvia have started to put up new leaves but, I think I killed off most of my miniature strawberries when I relocated them last fall... Oh well, I'll plant new ones where I want them to stay... Marigold/Calendula, when it's warmed up a little more, I just sprinkle in a few of my large container bags and cover with just a sprinkling of soil, keep them moist and they pop up within a few weeks. I plant in the same containers every year, just adding some new compost and see that some of the seeds that have dropped from the previous years, pop up faster.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Wonderful post!

[@deborahmantha1080]

Zone 4 technically, but zone 3 in reality (Southwestern Montana, bitterly cold, dry winds, 5000+ elevation) I have started onions, shallots, leeks, micro/dwarf/paste/slicer/cherry tomatoes, multicolored bell peppers, jalapenos, sweet peppers, salad veggies in growbags that will stay indoors, petunias, pansies, snapdragons, celery, cilantro and lots of other herbs under grow lights in our basement. I've been more or less using your monthly suggestions for seed-starting and was just wondering if i should get going on my brassicas. Perfect timing! I've always pretty much waited to plant anything outdoors till June 1st, but the past couple years I've realized that the cold-loving veggies could be going in much earlier. This is the 3rd year sowing my own seeds indoors (after four decades of gardening!!!) I'm keeping a detailed diary of all my seed-sowing etc, so I can more or less rely on it going forward. Thank you for your wonderful info.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Thanks for the support! And yes you could get the brassicas started this month

[@user-om8lm8yb9i]

I feel the same. I’m in Northern Europe and her suggestions match up even though I’m listed as Zone 6. As she said, the last frost date is a better measure of when to start seeds. 🙂

[@NanceeDroo]

Maybe I missed it, but what zone are speaking about. I’m in Canada, too, central Alberta.

[@cbak1819]

Calendula.. sow in doors wait to sprout.. after a week or so.. put them out.. they will grow on.

[@Ma1ingo]

Got Dazzling Blue Kale in my MI garden that just carried on going right through winter. That stuff is indestructible! I've got winter sown Creeping Thyme out there and a Sweet Pea that self seeded last fall and is still alive, which is crazy to me. Some things are so much hardier than we give them credit for.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Good stuff!

[@RealBradMiller]

Winter choy should be added on to the list. Looked beautiful poking out of the little bit of snow we got here in southern Ohio!

[@JubileeHomesteading]

Just stopping by to let you know you are loved. Thank you for all you do for plant nerds like us! Very interesting info shared on this video. I also learned you think I'm crazy because I like eggplant... I've learned to drain them on paper towels with salt for about 30 minutes... Then, place them in an eggwash and immediately into flour and fry up. Then bake it with pasta and cheese as an eggplant Parmesan. So delicious 😋 Love you, Ashley! ❤

[@GardeningInCanada]

Thanks for visiting. And eggplant and me just can’t do it.

[@mashi2878]

Girl!!! The way you reached right into my soul with those okra 🤮and eggplant comments!😂😂 My family is from the south and I'm just glad I've FINALLY found my tribe!😂❤️

[@GardeningInCanada]

Legit disgusting right 😂😂

[@joelyons3713]

I am very beginner gardener, but I’m interested in learning, so I found your channel!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Wonderful!

[@wrongwayconway]

Zone 6 Brant County area...My tip would be do NOT start tomatoes, cantaloupe, or Loofah in January no matter how excited you are that you bought grow lights. Also make sure you have "gnat free" soil. I brought in my herb planter that I had outside all summer and GNATS in ALL my seedlings. UGH. I've used nematodes and hydrogen peroxide sprays and after 4 months there is still one gnat flitting around my lettuce plants. 😢

[@JessicaReichert-hu3js]

I'd love to see a video on the mold prevention, have so many problems with my squash having bad mold at the end of the season

[@annettevanderklippe1653]

My Vates kale from last year is coming back without any extra protection through the winter here near Cambridge, Ontario. I get such a kick out of your sense of humour and am really enjoying the content. I've always approached gardening as a whole chain of endless experiments - so fun!

[@GardeningInCanada]

If you like my humour todays video will be very enjoyable for you.

[@momcq]

My calendula, mustard greens, chard and kale have reserved themselves and almost like weeds. I'm in Aldergrove bc

[@courtney2842]

Found your channel through the Canadian Prepper. Love your channel & content. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. This one was super helpful!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Oh man you must have watched one of his old videos

[@anishinaabae]

@@GardeningInCanadahopefully that’s the case, considering his new content is uhh… quite interesting, to say the least.

[@aliciacantin7993]

Zone 5/6 guerilla gardener extrordinaire. I spew seeds and seedlings thruought my property and then absoutely neglect them for the rest of their lives with the exception of weeding and pruning. So long as theyre thinned enough for good airflow there will be a few winners!! I also select plantings for perenial or self seeding ability in my zone so that once ive got something set its not a recurring expense. Works great so far!

[@corymiller9854]

Not sure but I think my seeds are the ones with a built in thermometer:] They seem to start when it is time even if I am way early which I usually am. Unsure if you need to test the soil cold will not ruin a dormant seed.

[@GardeningInCanada]

i love that. honestly they probably do

[@FloraM44]

Would love a more in-depth video on GDDs!!

[@kittiew260]

I am starting lots of cut flowers zone 6 USA. Also typical veggies along with direct sowing peas, beets, turnips, parsnip, onions and potatoes. Oh and more berry bushes, black berries, blueberry & currents. We are finally going to warm up next week so its time. Plus wrapping up cover crops termination & incorporating into soil.

[@VGV0]

Extremely useful video! Thank you!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-sx9dq9rp9u]

Hello all gardeners I’m from northern ont 4a in muskoka area All my seeds I’ve started indoors I started my onions in Jan. Feb cabbage celery broccoli alyssum March brussel sprouts marigolds cosmos and tomatoes. I am going to try and start some bok choy and lettuces in the next couple of days which I’ve never done indoors before as always had direct seeded good luck everyone

[@GardeningInCanada]

wonderful!

[@miriambartley6622]

32°F and snowing hard today in Central Ontario. I will be holding off planting for now. Lots of early starts in the greenhouse though. I wll plant more after the middle of April.

[@GardeningInCanada]

I heard Quebec was slammed with snow to

[@tyhrim]

Lovet that you tell that it is the last frost not the zon ve live in that ar moster importen. Sweeden Zoon V. Last frost around 6 of Jun.

[@wendyweedwhacker]

Just found your channel. I'm a fellow Saskatchewani, zone 3b in the south. Haven't started a darn thing yet 😅. At least the asparagus is established. 🎉 Looks like we are getting a warm spring again this year, so i will probably start some melons, squash, and cukes sooner than later. I usually just buy my tomatoes because the local greenhouse does a good job, and i have limited indoor space atm...working on creating more. 🤞 We are on 7 acres, so there is plenty to keep us busy.

[@ArtFlowersBeeze8815]

That big dump of snow we had in Ont last night sure slows down the garden. Saw honey bees on my crocus yesterday. Probably shivering in the hives now. I've been digging up strawberries and raspberries for transplanting as bare root. I have a bunch in wood pellet bags waiting in the garage ( and yeah I sell some off or trade) and got some into the ground. Another 20 to go into the new patch! Yes on protecting your cold weather babies. I do row cover and sometimes 6 ml plastic over that with pvc hoops. Hey my kratky hydro experiment with red bell peppers is going really well. I have flowers on and the plants are a foot tall in my potato salad container!

[@GardeningInCanada]

That’s awesome the kraky method is so dang easy

[@ourlittlegingerbreadhouse6000]

Thankyou for all this wonderful information always appreciated

[@GardeningInCanada]

You are so welcome

[@kameliavoutchkov1449]

Calendula grows as a weed. Saw once, harvest forever. Just let it reseed by itself. You will have more than you ever need.

[@kaitlynlande]

I just direct sow my calendula after the last frost

[@catherinemaclean4924]

Direct sow your calendula right when the Temps start warming up to 15 degrees

[@scallywags12]

My tomato seeds have germinated! I have 4 varieties. My laundry room has a south facing window along with a long bench for my heat mats and grow lights.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Beautiful. Is it a mix of cherries, pasta sauce, sandwich, tomatoes. Or just a mod podge of everything

[@scallywags12]

@@GardeningInCanada every thing!

[@GardeningInCanada]

@scallywags12 beauty!

[@asiav-wc9kj]

Calendula is best sown straight into the ground. 6-8 weeks before last frost even. It will come out when it's ready. I recommend the book by Lisa Mason Ziegler. Some people even have had great succes winter sowing calendula. Best of luck.

[@GardeningInCanada]

I need to try this!

[@RealBradMiller]

Mine reseeded and grew through the winter, were only killed off by ten degrees and wind in January. They would look sad in a frost, but pop right back.

[@carolstuff]

Thanks for that good info Ashley!

[@GardeningInCanada]

You are so welcome Carol ❤️

[@bakerbrewz]

Thank you for the garden strategies!! Love love love them all!

[@GardeningInCanada]

You are so welcome!

[@stephown5374]

If only I had the space to start all I want to grow indoors. Sigh! Tried one year, but when it came time to up pot as weather outside was not yet right... almost all available floor space, where light and other conditions were adequate, was used. Only starting things that I can't find in a garden centre.

[@GardeningInCanada]

I would take an entire greenhouse with a few thousand square feet lol

[@amayatheperson1074]

Grow calendula direct seed outdoors!! It also self seeds and it’s lovely to see where it pops up the next year! Good luck Ashley!! 💚

[@GardeningInCanada]

Thanks for the tip!

[@RealBradMiller]

I wish I could share the photo of the pot of calendula blooming in my bedroom!!

[@tracystewart6464]

Just found your wonderful channel and subscribed. Thanks for the info. I know nothing about gardening but want to grow some of my own food.😊

[@QuebecUrbanhomestead]

Can’t wait for the snow to melt out of my beds to plant those directly in the ground! As always great content and really nice info ❤

[@GardeningInCanada]

So nice of you!

[@Shanngella]

March 15 I sowed outdoors tatsoi, cauliflower, cilantro, spinach and kale. Everyone sprouted except kale. I'm in 5b with a low poly tunnel in full southern sun. Used my frost fabric 2 nights inside de poly. Indoors I've started lettuce last week. Typically my onions get transplanted in the garden around April 28 .

[@GardeningInCanada]

Good stuff!

[@PlantObsessed]

Yes please do a whole tactical video on the growing heat units. I'm starting tomatoes peppers and tomatillo.

[@macsdj6472]

I'm here on Vancouver Island (8a) and have started some seedlings in the greenhouse. The sage, basil, lemongrass and marjoram have popped up in seed trays already. I've planted out my squash varieties (spaghetti, butternut and pumpkin) but put them under crop cover fabric. I moved here from Alberta so I'm relearning when to start things in a new grow zone. It'll be an interesting garden journey this year. Thanks for all your good advice.

[@MrDxm253]

I'm glad you mentioned asparagus. I originally started with 3 year old roots, last year I started seeds indoors and they seemed to take well. But now, I'm going to direct sow and sow ....after the snow storm ends 😒.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Good stuff!

[@AmandaZuke]

I started three tomato cultivars (sweet millions, great white, and Japanese black Trifele), Ping Tung eggplants, and a few little pots of marigolds over bunny weekend. Also took a shot at some red lettuce, just for kicks. My last frost date is typically mid-May - at least that’s when I usually move plants out to the garden.

[@GardeningInCanada]

I’ve heard the sweet millions are awesome

[@Vampacious]

3B Alberta. Herbs germinated (Basil, Thyme, mint, chives) for cooking with and gifts. Starting slicing tomatoes this week. Potting up cherry tomatoes but don't have greenhouse set up yet. Trying to direct sow as much as I can this year, so thank you for going over those!! Looks like I'll be sowing into the snow, as it's coming down right now.

[@GardeningInCanada]

wonderful!

[@jgsawka]

Another great video! I plan on starting a few tomatoes and flowers this week. And here I thought I was late with the tomatoes. Good to know I've got time. I seeded a few tomatoe plants a couple of weeks ago and they are already a few inches tall. It'll be a neat experiment to see how quickly this next batch catches up!

[@GardeningInCanada]

You totally have time. No rush.

[@SunnyNot]

Here in BC people usually start tomatoes and peppers beginning of march.

[@GardeningInCanada]

I believe that.

[@painchaud2000]

Well I guess I did my research right, because I am starting all the plants you mentioned in the right month.... and no eggplant either...🤮 I haven't grown my own seedling in a decade so I am basically starting a new! Will post pics on the FB page 😉

[@GardeningInCanada]

Wonderful!

[@jstoppard1]

I knew (from you) GDD for plants. But I didn’t realize it was for pests as well. Always learning here.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Yes they are!

[@tmscott6850]

Thanks for another informative video! I’ve started some herbs using the milk jug winter sown method so far. Planning on starting tomatoe seeds this week I do have a couple cozy coats to put them out a little earlier. Zone 3 southern AB in a low spot so not zone 4 like surrounding area.

[@GardeningInCanada]

the cozy coats work! i have used them

[@evanor1296]

Think i dont know the English name for it but i start the most seeds in my ( glazed terrace ) in March and april and have a backup indoors

[@GardeningInCanada]

Nice!

[@sofielys5452]

Thanks

[@GardeningInCanada]

No problem!

[@Fanciplants]

This is such good info! I’m in zone 6(??) in BC and due to drought forecasts, trying to start as early as possible. This week I direct-sowed kale, lettuce, pak choi, calendula, leeks, marshmallow, spinach, borage, chamomile, bergamot and feverfew. Hoping to get some rain this week 🙏and we’ll see what happens! Doing monthly garden tour videos this year!

[@GardeningInCanada]

good luck!

[@Cidtalk]

I love okra, but I didn't always. I didn't like it in any cooked foods my whole life. I decided to grow some a few years ago because the flowers are so gorgeous....and then I picked one and ate it fresh, raw...IT"S AMAZING! I only grow it now, in many pots, to have it to pick and eat while I am outside doing garden/yarden things in the summer.

[@GardeningInCanada]

I feel like i just dont know how to cook haha

[@patsyden6276]

Very good information. Bought a soil thermometer. Great investment. My daughter bought me a cold frame last year, the best thing ever. Have started spinach, butter crunch lettuce, radishes, and beets. Started my tomatoes Easter weekend. Zone 4b.

[@GardeningInCanada]

That’s awesome. You dont heat it at all I assume?

[@user-zf3zj6fq5t]

To love eggplants: slice (thick) your eggplant, brush liberally with oil (it will absorb it all so be VERY generous), season to taste (Montreal spice blend is my favorite) then grill on the BBQ. Boy! When I discovered this method, I started to love eggplant. They melt in your mouth. And when cooked, they reject the excess oil.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mr.hamilton5393]

Terrific information I'd better share it with the world😊

[@GardeningInCanada]

Hahah awe sharing is caring

[@hedgerow.homestead]

We are having such a weird spring. Last year at this time we were still under 2+ feet of snow. We have no snow! I would have never considered starting kale outside but now I'm going to go shove a thermometer in the ground and see if it's warm enough!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Yea! Our ground is still frozen

[@Mastadex]

My potatoes finally started to chit. They're chilling out on the window sill. It's been warm enough for peas as well (zone 5b).

[@GardeningInCanada]

Wonderful! In this the first time trying chitting? It makes a huge difference I think

[@catherinesargent7451]

I just checked my ground today and most of it has only thawed out to 2 inches. I did find some that thawed out deeper closer to 4+ inches. Hoping to start lifting the sod for new garden beds in those areas this week. I do find your Information very interesting and helpful as I am coming from zone nine to a zone 3B in North Dakota right up next to Canada. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@GardeningInCanada]

That is awesome! Thanks for the support

[@justinarnold7725]

We are in cool temperate area in Australia and Calendula grows like weeds we just throw seeds on the ground when it's raining were want it to grow and thin out we even use it as a cover crop during winter it grows so prolific for us it prefers cool nights and sunny days and handles the frost we get for 5 months of the year

[@GardeningInCanada]

Thanks for sharing!

[@liav4102]

I’ve already got significant growth on my lemon balm and oregano outside

[@GardeningInCanada]

so jealous!

[@CWorgen5732]

Small request, please consider putting your labels slightly above the captions. I need the captions to watch videos, and having two layers of text makes it tricky to read.

[@RealBradMiller]

Should be able to 'grab' the captions and move them where you want.

[@CWorgen5732]

​@@RealBradMiller Grab how? I keep messing with the speed and the suggested videos.

[@GardeningInCanada]

can you send my a screenshot or photo of where they are landing for you and send it my direction. Just so I know where exactly it is going goofy?

[@CWorgen5732]

@@GardeningInCanada yes. What address do I send it to?

[@Mrs.LadeyBug]

@@RealBradMillerMy captions don’t move, and I often have the same issue op is talking about. :)

[@russellradwanski5771]

Kind of random relative to this video but wanted to ask if you or the GeekCrew™️ had any experience or knowledge on growing avocado from seed? I’m doing so indoors for fun, and I’m seeing a lot of mixed information regarding topping the early growth or not. Also so happy to see so much content! Love this time of year! Sad I’m in Zone 2 though 😭

[@keyphabenyisrael3219]

I'm growing okra, eggplant, ground cherries & African Basil (If I can ever get the seeds to germinate for me again as they did in 2021-2022) to share with family. I don't care for any of them LOL

[@GardeningInCanada]

You are so kind lol someone has to eat those bizarre icky veg

[@dreamlovermimi9458]

zone 6, we had a warm mild winter. Only a few weeks of Frost. my Roma Tomatoes, Tomatillos and Red Bell pepper seeds are seedlings now. Lemon basil and Greek Oregano are still seedlings. Kale Plant was outdoors in my backyard and never got frost damage this whole winter. same with my Green Onions and garlic. i plan to grow Sugar cube and baby Watermelon and Cantaloupe.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Ooo have to let me know how the sugar cube and baby watermelons turn out

[@dreamlovermimi9458]

@@GardeningInCanada I bought those two sugar cubes Melon and Watermelon from amazon! they are so sweet! ans smaller than a soccer ball. but they grow multiple fruits. highly recommended.

[@janw491]

I’ve started my tomatoes and peppers but I’ve had not wonderful germination. Soooooo now I put a few more seeds in and have plenty of time now for them to grow ‼️

[@GardeningInCanada]

That’s always the worst 😢

[@ahealthkit2745]

You aren't alone! I got started a bit late, picked up a heating mat and planted a set of sweet peppers in the third week of March, sadly none of them germinated because I misunderstood the depth for the seed and stuffed all of them halfway into a roughly inch-tall coconut choir seedling puck. :< Peppers seem to take ages to germinate tho, I think I should've started them at the start of February. I might just pick up some baby plants from a local nursery.

[@GardeningInCanada]

@ahealthkit2745 the heat map will help big time

[@jeanpauldupuis]

When you have your own garden, you don't need to grow lousy supermarket eggplant. Get your hands on some Japanese eggplant seeds and give it a second chance. You're turning your back on possibly the single BEST vegetable.

[@GardeningInCanada]

… the texture is so bizarre though!

[@andreamortimer2610]

@@GardeningInCanada Have you ever tried the early long peeled and cut into slices, salted and rinsed, coated with a flour-starch mix, and then deep fried? Absolutely delicious with a spicy dip! My mother-in-law doesn't "like" eggplants but, boy, she's is crazy about those chips!

[@samanthasmorong7519]

So. I only have community garden access which doesn’t start till May 1st but my townhouse has just approved for me to have a small greenhouse so now I have all the ideas and probably going to make it my salad garden area. (But open to suggestions).

[@GardeningInCanada]

That’s awesome!

[@dillonbuford]

I'm in Kansas City Missouri I have to be in Arkansas for work the 10th. I just finished planting everything today outside because that's my only choice

[@GardeningInCanada]

You will still pull it off no problem!

[@dillonbuford]

@@GardeningInCanada it's a freeze tonight. I've got gloves warmers and straw

[@dianelarwood597]

I’m trying calendula in a snail roll after watching your video.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Smart!

[@stephanieramage-liu6722]

Would you cover spinach if you direct sow planted in April? Wasn't sure if it was one to cover or not.

[@darkbrewedhemlock7361]

Ashley, when can tomato seedlings/transplants be moved out to an unheated greenhouse - (in terms of overnight outdoor temps I should be watching for)?

[@GardeningInCanada]

Nothing below 10 Celsius

[@brianseybert192]

Please do a video on how to drop soil pH, and how to determine soil pH. I know I have very alkaline soil, the pH I water my garden with is 8 and above. I am now understanding how important pH is in the soil, I need real help in figuring it out. Stay Well!! Hope things are going better for you and your hubby.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Yes absolutely I will be. I’m waiting for the snow to clear

[@user-om8lm8yb9i]

Hi, the water where I live is the same. I bought a ph meter and use lemon juice to lower the ph. About 0.4ml into a liter of water gets it down to 6-7. To raise ph, I use a liquid silica. There are also ph up and down solutions you can buy but these work for me. I’ll leave any actual science to Ashley though.

[@waynesell3681]

Started some thyme and peppers this week they are up and under lights.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Wonderful! Which peppers?

[@waynesell3681]

@@GardeningInCanada there is pablano, California wonder , Hungarian wax and mellow star shisito. Wax might not work no sprouts from last years seed. Others looking good!

[@markcarruthers3313]

Not only is soil temp a consideration in when to start seeds outdoors in SW Ontario but how wet it is, is also a factor. “Mudding-in” seeds is probably not advisable, either, and “muddy” is the stat of my gardens, right now.🤷‍♂️

[@GardeningInCanada]

No never mud avoid that

[@markcarruthers3313]

@@GardeningInCanada Last year, muddy conditions was why many of my tomato plants grew to almost 2 feet tall before I could plant them in our gardens in June. The joys of clay soil and its water retention characteristic.🤷‍♂️

[@mirandamarschalk2905]

Love t6he information. If you are in Port Credit Mississauga lets chat.

[@steffyincan]

Hot peppers were started last week of February and are doing great. Tomatoes (paste, slicer, and cherry) were started mid march and are also doing great. I was going to start cucumbers but decided to directly sow those based on your advice. I always start cucumbers inside so this year is definitely an experiment! Broccoli is going in this weekend. The snapdragon seeds just do not seem to want to germinate so I tried on the weekend with pelleted seeds and I'm waiting to see if they'll germinate.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Wonderful! I seriously love pelleted seeds. They don’t last as long shelf wise. But if you use them all in one year fantastic.

[@steffyincan]

@@GardeningInCanada I'm realllllllly trying to trust the process by just leaving them on the surface of the soil and misting every morning.

[@RockyMountainGardener]

In find that the humidity domes helps a ton with them.

[@steffyincan]

@@RockyMountainGardener Thanks! I have one on there :) I'm a big fan of humidity domes.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Lots of moisture. If they don’t work I would guess it’s old packaging because they only last one season once they get into pelleted form.

[@aknaj89]

I live in 4b (sudbury) and calendula is just sowing itself

[@timcoolican459]

Thanks for the info Ashley. I'm not at the indoor 'starter' phase of my gardening...yet. We buy our tomatoes and herbs, transplanting them in May / June. But we do plant our own potatoes, lettuce, beans, peas, and cucumbers. I also transplanted blueberries, rhubarb, and raspberries last year. Can't wait to see if they survived. I've had trouble with my radishes. Two years in a row now I have gotten worms. From what I understand, I need to cover the soil around them in order to keep flies from laying them. Would the same have to be done, say, in a planter box?

[@GardeningInCanada]

If it’s not connect to the infected area in any way you would be okay. Just make sure non of the plant debri/soil from the area of concern makes it into the box. I’m worried about my perennials 😂 no snow and a ton of freeze thaw is not going to be pretty

[@timcoolican459]

@@GardeningInCanada Thanks Ashley

[@Pawsnplaymates]

Today we got 15 cm of snow in Montreal, 5 more cm is to come🙄 I guess I should wait another week at least

[@GardeningInCanada]

hot dang!

[@kendravoracek3636]

💚💚

[@GardeningInCanada]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ticouna]

zone 4a here in Quebec excpecting 25 cm of snow tomorrow. Seeding???? not in my plans. should I?

[@GardeningInCanada]

Do it 🤓 use that water while it’s there.

[@helena_maria_._._]

Yup. Maybe it’s the last hurrah, last goodbye. Not many years ago we got 40cm in April!😮. Already started watercress and planted purple skin sweet potato 🍠 and purple skin purple inside sweet potato. So easy and so good and easy to store to eat slowly (no rush). Even the extremely slender close to the thickness of a pencil are so delish, just scrub with brush, rinse, cook skin and all. And eat with skin! Yum yum yum!

[@lareinademaz]

I'm not seeing the seed temp list link you were going to add below?

[@GardeningInCanada]

Told you I would forget 😂. extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/soil-compost/soil-temperature-conditions-vegetable-seed-germination

[@amandawelch9125]

What about if you're growing in containers?

[@GardeningInCanada]

Same rules for both indoors and outdoor starts

[@Theaterofthepilgrammige]

I’m in the prairies in southeastern Alberta. There’s quite a bit of farmland in the area (Hutterite neighbours). Learned the hard way that industrial farming creates prolific infestations…literally millions of flea beetles. They like eating canola, and when crops get sprayed they come to my garden. 😭 They annihilate cruciferous, no matter the maturity in my experience. Radishes and kale are going in ASAP!! Do you think I could plant broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower and just keep it covered? Really layer up for chilly nights? Thanks and love your channel!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Oh yea they go crazy for canola lol.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Yea as long as it’s covered you are good. The old school Christmas lights that get warm can help on the really cold nights

[@Theaterofthepilgrammige]

@@GardeningInCanada what a great idea! Thanks so much Ashley! 🙌

[@janew5351]

I am in zone 5 Ontario. Can i plant my last years potatoes have sprouts with tiny leaves in the bag? Right now we are having heavy rains. What temp would be good?

[@GardeningInCanada]

Yup! Once the soil is workable you can pop those in. Just make sure they are blight free. Using sick taters can make it works

[@lyndalovesraccoons]

Oh WoW! Good to know! (I always thought potatoes had to wait until after frost)

[@janew5351]

What does blight look like?

[@GardeningInCanada]

@@janew5351 it will look like bruises/rotted

[@GardeningInCanada]

@lyndalovesraccoons that take so long to even pop up that your past your last frost by the time they are ready to go.

[@kimadams2995]

calendula!?!? indoors!?!? plant it once, self seed and have it forever... my mom grows this stuff. accidentally, like the rest of her garden. I dont understand the problem...

[@GardeningInCanada]

I might be to cold 🥶

[@MelbelleRVA]

I just feel perpetually behind on all of it. 😅😅😅

[@GardeningInCanada]

Nah ! You have lots of time

[@lostcreekcabin2021]

IfI wantedtostart seedsoutdoors I would needa jack hammer. There is still 25 cm or 10 inches of ice on my pond anda foot of snow .

[@GardeningInCanada]

😅 mine is not workable at all yet. Very frozen

[@anishinaabae]

not the bdsm eggplant joke 😂

[@mikeanderson2037]

Broccoli? Broccolini?

[@GardeningInCanada]

yup! good ones

[@roverinosnarkman7240]

Guess you don’t like peppers either?

[@GardeningInCanada]

Oh no I do! You could definitely start those guys

[@cbak1819]

Just say no to eggplant.. 😂I read a study from Iceland or it could have been Greenland that Children exhibiting schizophrenia after consuming large amounts. I just knew eggplant was wrong....😂

[@GardeningInCanada]

thank you lol gross af

[@fillmorehillmore8239]

Not to complain too hard but you're gaining a lot of vocal fry.

[@GardeningInCanada]

It’s likely because I filmed this after two back to back choir practices at like 1:00 am 😅

[@skuzzlebutt8825]

my last prostate? what does that have to do with the plants im growing?