What to Start From Seed in February-- Zone 6

[@michelleclanin6251]

I’ve been enjoying your videos. Nice to find someone in my zone 6A Ohio to help with growing!!😻

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you Michelle-- nice to hear from a fellow Ohioan! Take care & I hope you have a great weekend!

[@Miajh78]

zone 6a Ohio also!

[@teehobbs6658]

@@Miajh78 me too!!

[@Herculesbiggercousin]

I’d love to see you dive in to some native wildflowers on video!

[@diytwoincollege7079]

I start lettuce in Feb and let it mature in the green house once they look sturdy enough to go outside.

[@williamaber2791]

Good reminder to start some of these seeds. Thanks

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

You're most welcome. Hope you have a great evening & take care!

[@charliehoos9773]

6a NJ. Radish, onion, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage and kohlrabi seeds started indoors. I bought a Greenstalk for lettuce to stand by my kitchen door on the porch for less pest pressure since it’s elevated. I’ll start my flowers from seed this weekend indoors to place around the gardens in spring. It’s amazing how quickly radishes grow!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Nice! I'd love to hear what you think of the GreenStalk. From the looks of it, it should be awesome for growing lettuce. Glad to hear you have all those veggies started already...now spring just needs to hurry up and get here! Hope you have a great evening & take care!

[@holisticheritagehomestead]

Great video. This is motivating. It’s late January here in 6b and I am already trying to get some momentum by starting seeds. Can’t wait for spring! Be well.

[@annabenedict9419]

Zone 6b here in Salem NH, thanks for all the information It’s perfect for our zone!!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

You are most welcome!

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Thanks for the info Mrs. Jenna. Stay warm and safe up there!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks CB-- hope you're having a great week!

[@breehenson1316]

Great video- i'm finding these very helpful to know when to plant. I'm in zone 6 also.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm glad you're finding these videos helpful. Happy seed sowing!

[@mister-action1]

@@GrowfullywithJenna Thank you!!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@mister-action1 you're welcome!

[@shineisland7447]

The thumbnail looks like a Norman Rockwell painting. WONDERFUL 🥳😍. Lovely.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you- take care!

[@akhtarali9854]

I was just busy and could not watch your video sorry for late comments , very very attractive & charming video , I have also grown chilli in sack bags and preparing soil for tomatos ok thank you my sweet sister take care of you

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

No worries at all Akhtar! Thank you for the kind words and have a wonderful weekend!

[@fabricdragon]

i was in 7 (philadelphia) and moved a bit closer to Lancaster PA and shifted zones into 6! this will be my first year in the new house and my first year gardening (although i got a lot of bushes and trees planted in in late fall.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

How exciting! Best wishes for this new garden, Kirsten!

[@mister-action1]

I need to get started soon also. I have been plowing snow. We got about 12" in the last couple days!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I understand that! We've been busy plowing, digging, blowing... trying in vain to move the snow where we want it 😆 I hope you're able to get to your seeds soon- take care!

[@michaelmarchione3408]

Our yard has pretty close to 4 ft. of snow, that finally stayed.It came and went the first part of winter here in zone 4a. I got to plow and snowblow again today. March looks like snow and rain, probably ice. My garlic should have overwintered well. I started a few seeds out in milk jugs as an experiment. Thirty jugs, but just a sprinkling of seeds so as not to waste to many just in case. Not able to do it in the house. No room. Great info, thanks for sharing!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Oh how my kids would love to have 4 feet of snow!! Though I'm sure it's a pain digging & snowblowing. You'll have to let me know what you think of the winter sowing in milk jugs. I keep hearing about this, but have yet to try it myself-- I'm very curious! Take care!

[@alliepaunovich7143]

Do you have a video on the basics? Recommendations on grow lights, seedling materials etc? I gardened last year just to dabble. I want to improve this year but I am have no idea on where to start with using grow lights for starts.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hi Allie- I have a couple videos that cover seed starting in general: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nninipWIqLSLba8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2bTdKmhpJVneZY as well as making your own seed starting mix: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJm6o5d_nJyhsLM and grow lights that I use: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKDWYZeBmryNhck (the whole playlist can be viewed here: kzbin.info/aero/PL4zzslvkscX37Yxp5QR-WcrL-PSYwdO5l) I hope there is something here that will help!

[@butterfliezhomegarden3098]

I am loving your channel..I’m in zone 6a CBUS Ohio. Looking forward to seeing your 2021 Garden 😊🍓🍅🌽🍉🥒🍆

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hello fellow Ohioan!! Thank you for the kind words... I can't wait for the 2021 garden. Take care & have a great week!

[@voidgeometry794]

Thank you.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

You're welcome.

[@DustBunny.101]

I love watching your videos! Thank you for the helpful info always! I am also in zone 6! Are you using coconut coir for your seedlings? Your seedlings look so healthy already!!

[@bbtruth2161]

I wish I was in zone 6, at least as it pertains to the growing season. That said. You have more snow on the ground than I do here in zone 4. Warming up here soon, but March can play some tricks on us here. I will be starting onions at the end of the month, probably celery, I already have my true potato seeds started. About a month, probably a little more, then I can start some of my favorites... the brassicas, tomatoes, peppers etc. ... Though I do have all kinds of experiments going with peppers and tomatoes... lots of extra seeds, so I figure winter was a good time to mess with things, refine some processes. Have asparagus going already and of course the rhubarb I have previously mentioned. No fair, you get to be over a month ahead of me. Oh well, good motivation and plenty to do in the mean time besides. Thanks. Take care.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

March is tricky here sometimes too- I'm very curious to see what this spring holds. Last year we had almost the perfect spring (long & cool), but I can't imagine we'll have 2 in a row. Usually it goes from freezing to blazing hot with almost no in-between. Fingers crossed... And that's a great way to look at winter- plenty of time to experiment and refine and plan. But I didn't utilize my time as well as I should of! You take care as well, and enjoy those experiments!

[@michelestout9438]

Thank you for all the information! Because of how unsettled the world has been I wanted to try this winter to use my hobby green house as an”fridge”. I wonder if I can keep it right above freezing and with a grow light could I keep the cold weather crops like greens and carrots and some brassicas going/ has anyone tried this? I live in zone 5ish. 🙏🏻❤️

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I love this idea, Michelle! I've not tried this, but it seems like you could definitely make it work. Most cool season crop growth is day length dependent, so by using supplemental lighting via grow lights, you may be able to extend your harvests through the winter. I'd love to hear how this goes for you!

[@auraberglund4231]

Jenna I was thinking that it could be so nice if you coulf make a video every month about the specific plants that grow that month. Like a monthly calendar of the gardener. Also can you advice on how to diy grow lights? I live in Sweden and here the prices are crazy high for already made grow lights.. I was thinking maybe a diy could work but don't know where to start.. Thank you for the lovely content 😘❤️

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Yes- love this idea! This year I'm trying to tackle the items I sow from seed each month (here's March: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5S7f4Fqra6qqdE and April's will be out in about 2 weeks). But I've been thinking about expanding this to not just seeds, but plants as well. Thank you for the suggestion! Regarding grow lights- if you're just starting seeds with them, lots of folks have good success with shop lights (fluorescent lights), which here in the States are relatively inexpensive. You can get chains & S-hooks and easily attach these to whatever rack or shelving you have available. I hope this helps! Take care & have a wonderful remainder of the week!

[@auraberglund4231]

@@GrowfullywithJenna thank you for the advice, I will go and shop around a bit this weekend. Its still very cold here so this month will be my planting month. I've seen your march video(how could I not, it's addictive 🙂) Sending you hugs 😘

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@auraberglund4231 how fun! Glad you get to start your planting soon. I hope you are able to find a good deal on lighting this weekend!

[@ashleybartels4611]

When is your last frost date? I'm in the same zone as you, but about 2 weeks to a month behind you in starting certain seeds.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hi Ashley- my last frost date is May 4th (though I usually wait till May 15th to set tender vegetables out. The brassicas & other cold hardy items I'm sowing now will be transplanted into the garden the last week of March through the first week of April (weather permitting).

[@ashleybartels4611]

@@GrowfullywithJenna Okay! We are right on the same plan then. My last frost is right about the same time. Maybe I'll start my brassica this weekend!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@ashleybartels4611you still have some time- especially on the broccoli, kale and cabbage as they are significantly less finicky. I'd say as long as you get those started within the next 2-3 weeks you're doing just fine!

[@sislertx]

Dang.this means i.gotta start mine in. DECEMBER

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Better get planting 😄

[@nkc9788]

is that rootcube you propagating the celery and celeriac in? I was wondering if that was possible but never tried it. Can you make a video on it? I promise to give a thumps up on it, lol!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hi Nguon Chan, that is one of my favorite seed starters and it uses Grow Plugs. I've used them for nearly every vegetable crop and they work really well. I'm not sure if you'd like a video on growing celery specifically (be sure to let me know), or just the grow plugs, but I show more detail about the grow plugs in this video at the 5 minute mark : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmGWdXiBaNSBfpY Thanks for the question and take care!

[@Thislife360]

Your very informative and will help me bunches as I am zone 6 (I think) Indiana. On a totally unrelated how often are you told you look like Kathrine Heigl or Diane Lane lol!?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm glad you found this helpful, Debi! I've actually never been told that, but they are both beautiful women- I'll take it as a compliment 😊. Take care!

[@shawnrusselld]

When do you put out your brassicas in the garden?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Early to Mid-April.

[@heatrose26]

I am Ca zone 7/8 but last frost date is more like 5/6 would your gardening videos aline with what I can grow in my area taking into account that my area gets snow but summers are hot in the 90s/100s.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hi Heather- many of your planting times may be similar, but it sounds like looking for heat resistant or tolerant varieties is going to be of utmost importance in your garden.

[@heatrose26]

@@GrowfullywithJenna thank you for the reply Im newer to this area so trying to figure out my gardening plans I’m going to try and find some drought resistant seeds that will work for my area.

[@mmgreen31]

For zone 6….Any tips if indoor grow lights are not an option? When should I plant seeds outdoors if I can’t start them indoors in February?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I would just get them planted outdoors as soon as you can in the spring- you might consider warming the soil with plastic prior to planting to get a jump start on sowing. I'd also recommend covering the seedlings with cloches or frost cover if your weather is dicey- at least till they get established. Another option for you might be winter sowing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJSaZKxtfq1pd5o

[@mmgreen31]

@@GrowfullywithJenna Thanks Jenna! My garden is comprised of 4 or 5 containers on my stoop (no access to garden space) so it’s always tricky regarding last frost vs losing the growing time of not having an indoor option. Thanks for the great info.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@mmgreen31 Best of luck!

[@dbmusic6106]

Where did you get the grow rack, and light? Can you link it?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

The grow rack in this video was actually a hand-me-down, but I believe this one is similar (if not the same): www.harrisseeds.com/products/40969-t8-grow-light-plant-stand-heat-mat-kit-12-trays

[@lsiehda]

Is there anything you do to maintain the heat we get in our zone through out the summer? Do you use a cover or plant in shaded area?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

At times I will use shade cloth over crops.

[@lsiehda]

@@GrowfullywithJenna Thanks a bunch! Did you plant your brassicas yet? It seems too cold still!!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@lsiehda I transplanted brassicas several weeks ago.

[@stephanieyoung6071]

Off topic: where is your couch from?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I feel like I say this about eveything, but it's hand-me-down 😆. I looked at the tag and it says Sofa Express.

[@kev7017]

I'm in 6b Connecticut, I'm thinking of starting My Cabbage and Georgia Collards, and Broccoli in Raised Beds. do you are you saying that it's Okay to start them indoors now and plant them maybe in March or April? meanwhile once the soil is Workable I should amend the soil? any suggections?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hi Kevin- I will be starting the crops you mention indoors next week and I'm in 6a. I try to get them transplanted out between mid March and early April. And yes- amending the soil in early spring once the ground is thawed but not too wet is a great idea. I usually try to add compost and/or aged manure to mine.

[@kev7017]

@@GrowfullywithJenna I only hope that my small raised bed garden makes me as happy as your makes you. I enjoy your Videos and learning alot from them. keep teaching.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@kev7017 I hope so too! Thanks so much!

[@JulesGardening]

Jenna, I started lots cold season stuff. My cabbage and broccoli just exploded. Leggy. Is it safe on the transplant to bury that stem a bit or is that a bad idea? ~jamie

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Glad to hear you've got lots of stuff started! On the leggy seedlings, you can bury them a just a tad deeper than normal, but don't go too deep. The stems won't root, and burying too deep can encourage stem rot. If you are able, to I'd try to beef them up a little before transplanting by giving them supplemental light and keeping a fan (on low) blowing on them, while cutting down the amount of fertilizer and water they're receiving. Hope this helps!

[@JulesGardening]

@@GrowfullywithJenna yes it does and thank you, I jsut two hours ago turned my lights and forgot the fan, duh. When you say supplemental, do you mean natural or artificial light Jenna?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@JulesGardening artificial. Sounds like you're already using grow lights , but I just wanted to make sure. I've seen so many people recently trying to start their seedlings in a window and just not having good luck with it (I know I never do). A lot of us just don't get enough light in the winter for seedlings.

[@JulesGardening]

@@GrowfullywithJenna I will send you a pictureof my very inefficient set up. Had to go horizontal, for now, and man, long story. I added some table clip grow like with 4 wands. Everything was leaning to the light and getting leggy. lol.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@JulesGardening I'm curious now... do send me a pic! Also- have you shown it in one of your more recent videos... I'm way behind on watching!

[@MER1617]

Why do you have to cover your seedlings? Is it for humidity???

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

It is indeed. The idea is that you’re creating a mini greenhouse environment- warm & moist, the optimum conditions to speed seed germination. Once the seeds have germinated, remove the covers so they get plenty of air circulation.

[@MER1617]

@@GrowfullywithJenna ok thank you very much 😊

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@MER1617 you're welcome!

[@jaredhorn9015]

i am in 6a, when would you recommend starting nasturtiums indoor?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hi Jared- it's recommended to start nasturtiums indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost date (mine is May 4th, yours may be different depending on where you live). They are very quick growing and easily killed by freezing temps, so don't start too early. Hope this helps & have a good evening!

[@pamp1313]

Thank you for the video. I'm in 6b (Pittsburgh pa) I'm fairly new to gardening and not sure of when to start seeds. I have had zero luck growing brassicas, spinach and collards 😢

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

You are most welcome Pam! I'm sorry to hear you've not had luck with brassicas, spinach & collards. What kinds of problems did you have with them?

[@pamp1313]

@@GrowfullywithJenna my seeds have not germinated in the past. It's like I didn't sow any in the garden. As far as planting starts from a nursery, last season they were wiped out by cabbage worms 🤬. I'm starting to think I just can't grow them lol

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@pamp1313 Ugh... cabbage worms are one of my biggest challenges! You might try starting these crops indoors from seed if you're able- it gives them a jump start which they often need in our growing area. Plus- you're better able to monitor their growth and pamper them just a little so they are really strong and healthy going into the garden (you just want to be sure to harden them off prior to transplanting). Also- it's a pain, but row covers (or cloches) are one of the best ways to protect seedlings from cabbage worm damage. Another option would be using a Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) spray- which targets only caterpillars so there's not as much risk for killing beneficial or non-target insects. I don't like to spray if I can help it, but Bt is the one organic spray that I use almost every year because cabbage worms are such a problem. I know how frustrating this can be, but I hope you will give them at least one more try! Best wishes & take care!

[@mister-action1]

@@GrowfullywithJenna Great advice!

[@Farmynator]

@@pamp1313 Try germinating the seeds indoors as mentioned but do it the paper towel method. You moisten a paper towel (not dripping wet) and place the seeds on them, then fold the towel and place that in a clear plastic bag, sandwich bags and ziplock work best. Then squirt a bit of water in the bag too, you need to create a humid atmosphere for them. Then you close and sticker/label the bags with date and variety and you place them in a towel on something warm, like near a heater. Wait at least a week, up to three weeks depending on the type of seed. If it's a hard shelled seed scratch up the surface a bit to help get it started. This method works with almost all seeds except seeds that need cold stratification. Good luck, you will succeed. 💪

[@rogerbeaird5742]

I'm in Florida in February I might have buy my broccoli this year Jenna ..🤣🤣😆🙏🙏🔯🕎 SHALOM ALECHUM 🕎🔯🇮🇱

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Yes, you just may have to!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Enjoy that Florida sunshine!

[@rogerbeaird5742]

@@GrowfullywithJenna thank you Jenna I will I'll text you lol

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

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