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! 👍🏻☺️😉

[@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. ❤

[@buzzyanderson4131]

Beautiful greenhouse

[@kittiew260]

Can't wait to see the greenhouse full! I will be starting soon. It's the most wonderful time of the year for gardeners!

[@batzzz2044]

Eeeee it's so close lol.

[@kittiew260]

@batzzz yes, but so far away. I'm anxious but restraining myself. Cheers happy gardening! I'm excited

[@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

[@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 ❤😂

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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🙌🏻

[@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.

[@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.

[@skittlezz727]

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

[@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.

[@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❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@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.

[@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.

[@bonniejackson7476]

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

[@TrickShotZac]

Another great video!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@ThePineFarm]

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

[@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.

[@850beachmomrn]

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

[@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!

[@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:)

[@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.

[@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.

[@cathybrown7369]

Thank You Luke

[@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 ☀️

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@8AmazingAcres]

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

[@danaconn6870]

I love rain when I’m in the greenhouse!

[@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.

[@gardenstatesowandsew]

Thank you. Yes, I’m in NJ and it’s been an unusual winter.

[@CookingLessonsforDad]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@tammy707]

Awesome! I’m starting now!! Thank you! I think your videos are more important than now than ever. I believe there will more gardens starting this year.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@perfectpals]

Yes, here in Ohio (Cleveland area) the weather has been sooooo mild and warm. It's so odd. I totally hear you Luke.

[@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!

[@christopherbriggs1437]

I am in east central wi. I put carrots, beets, kale, and spinach in on Friday in the semi-heated greenhouse. Can't wait for the spring and summer growing season. I have the itch. 😀

[@Junzar56]

How is your greenhouse semi heated?

[@ronndapagan]

Thank you Luke for this awesome video and giving us a head start on our gardens.

[@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.

[@LorrayneHam]

Thanks Luke..! Excited to get started.

[@arbdapeish]

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

[@jamiescountryliving]

Hello Luke. Thank you very much. Appreciate you

[@CaroleHaddon]

Great to see ya! Yes, i'm here in Michigan, we've been having spring since like February 4th. not too much longer now, and we'll be out there getting our nails dirty!!

[@trish_says_hi]

I planted my seeds indoors this week (8a) some of which I got from migardener! I'm super excited to get the garden started this year.

[@katieday2537]

Thank you Luke! I just got my seeds from MIGardener!! I can't wait to get started. I'm in Montana near the mountains so I have to start my seedings indoors.

[@patriciamay638]

I have greenhouse envy

[@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

[@jeffreylangley]

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

[@sarahjoost]

THANK YOU AS ALWAYS!!!!

[@anneharrington7951]

I love Michigan. I grew up on a farm in Michigan, now in Northern Ohio, which is close. Thanks for the lovely seeds!!

[@marycook9607]

Yes, here in 7b Eastern Oklahoma our weather is crazy as well. Our spring days have been disappearing as well. Trying Winter sowing this year. God bless ♥️🇺🇲

[@joycemiller7908]

I know, but I really Iove your packets!! Thx for the washi tape idea; I have some and I love it. It's so pretty. Thx for your videos, Luke.

[@AvroChan]

Learning lots! Love this ❤

[@MHines]

That onion tip was gold! Thank you so much I'm going to try it now.

[@maryrobertson7228]

Thank you!!!

[@robertwingham]

Love it. I live in Niagara Region in Canada and I completely understood that comment that if you actually have that thing called spring here it lasts about 2 weeks cuz it warm so quick. Love it that should be a classic statement

[@robinroseberry]

Thank you

[@primrose9340]

In Oklahoma here, it gets too hot in spring for good broccoli and cauliflower. I am now growing over winter with better results. I didn’t think about transplanting stress being part of my problems. Leafies, turnips n beets doing great! All under covers of course.

[@carolpettengill7690]

Congratulations on your GREENHOUSE. YAY!

[@shiffongray1041]

Thanks for sharing seeds for Feb

[@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.

[@stevetendrich398]

Im in CT.. maybe 6" of snow at my house so far this year. We have already started everything you mentioned in this video (indoor grow room with ability to up-pot). Radish, Lettuce, Spinach and Mustard we grow indoors all year. We do occasionally throw a couple planters towards it (outside), but they normally get drowned or bolt with a freak 85-95-degree day in the spring. One thing you did not mention, was Luffa. We generally start that on New Year's Day. We have about half of the seeds up and none are over an inch tall, they take FOREVER!

[@tarynmatusik1065]

Thank you!!! I'm going to multi-sow right now and put my pots outside!

[@teem9010]

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

[@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

[@teresaf.6009]

Thank you Luke! I always learn something from your videos.

[@mariamurphy8551]

Planning my seed starts and I appreciate all the information you give on the seed packs!

[@marley9904]

Thanks for the update

[@charlesbale8376]

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

[@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.

[@Junzar56]

I like sowing cilantro about every 4 weeks.. when it starts getting to warm I put the container in the shade. Continuous cilantro is great when you use it a lot.

[@rebeccafox5041]

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

[@pjd2709]

Thank you Luke for this video, I am starting my seeds now too, just sowed leeks, shallots, bunching onions, mainly root crops at the moment, the 23rd of Feb I'll be planting all above ground crops.

[@tamararoberts9307]

I did learn a few things thank you very much Luke 😊

[@araceliadams34]

Thank you this helps a whole lot. Oh. I use Painters Tape on my Seed Envelopes It comes off and back on without a problem.

[@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 🤦‍♀🤦‍♀

[@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.

[@Bangalangs]

Thanks from the Thumb.

[@cbass2755]

I’ve started my sweet potatoes to get slips. I’ve never did this before but I’m not confident it will work. But I’m trying! My bunching onions will be seeded at en of month

[@noraalvarado8178]

I hope your doing the soil method with them slips. Water method takes way to long!!

[@cbass2755]

@@noraalvarado8178 Lol…yes, I’m doing the water thing. Idk…should I just wait for chits? I’ve never did this before

[@cbass2755]

@@poppyseeds. I will! I’ll check out the video. Thank you!

[@JoyoftheGardenandHome]

Oh good, I'm on track

[@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.

[@tymegrow9075]

What I use for my seed packet closure is 2 small simple paper clip. Comes off and on. Easy and recycle them. Also then when I’m planning I make my label and put it under one of the clips.