You Must Sow These Seeds in February

[@lotuscodesofthenewearth]

1. Onions & Shallots 2. Garlic 3. Flava Bean 4. Peas 5. Salad leaves 6.Cabbage 7. Eggplants 8.Hot peppers :)

[@goodwifeweaver]

This might sound goofy, but I have pretty bad anxiety that gets much worse in winter, and your videos help me relax probably more than anything else on Earth. Just thinking about getting back in my garden and listening to your easygoing but encouraging voice is just lovely. Thank you for doing this!

[@GrowVeg]

That's really superb to hear. Gardening is such a great healer and always leaves me feeling content too. Happy gardening!

[@laurensvenson-emms5944]

It's not goofy, I'm exactly the same. Gives me the motivation I need when I'm having a bad day to get over the allotment ❤

[@sandralindberg3643]

What fun to get going with February seed starting :) One trick you might want to try (I'd love to give credit for this one, but can't remember where I learned this!) is planting the peas into lengths of plastic guttering that may be left over from a gutter install. Cut the guttering lengths to about 18", fill with 2-3" deep of potting mix and plant the peas into the gutter. You can tape a bit of plastic wrap at the ends to keep the soil from falling out the ends. When it's time to plant outside, make a trench the same length of the guttering and then gently slide the whole length of the sprouted seeds and their seed mix right into the trench. No need to disturb the roots :) It's better to have 12-18" lengths of the guttering to make sliding the material into the trench a little easier. Hope you have fun with this.

[@Waumalu]

I think it was on the channel of Huw Richards 🙂

[@xSunshinex4206]

Susan from "Susan's in the Garden" is doing this as well and is where I saw it first.🙂

[@sandralindberg3643]

@@Waumalu I think you are right! Thanks!

[@GrowVeg]

This method works really well too. Have tried it myself. :-)

[@TransdermalCelebrate]

Yep, works well for pees 👍

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Bless Isla!🤣 I am sure she appreciates the produce💞. Have a wonderful gardening season....and to all.

[@jjc2323]

I'm an American (Ohio - Zone 6b) and I love how you say vegetable names. I love watching content like this. I already planted my onion and leek seed indoors. I signed up for your growveg planner. Love it! That planning software even impressed my engineer boyfriend!

[@GrowVeg]

So pleased to hear this. And great that we've managed to impress your engineer boyfriend - it must be good! :-) Happy gardening. :-)

[@FreeAmerican-mm2my]

You would think that English people would speak English.

[@tomfu8883]

I am in southern Ohio also we have tomato plants I am hoping to be picking them around mother's day weekend

[@marymcandrew7667]

I moved to the UK from the states, and my husband is still trying to get me to pronounce things like basil, his way! Haha makes me laugh.

[@jjc2323]

@@marymcandrew7667 I have a friend that lives here from the UK. I gave him some zucchini over the summer but I couldn't leave his home until I said "courgette" LOL

[@Stealyblaid]

Question: Can you do a video about small greenhouse chores and management? Not so much about the plants but keeping it tidy. For instance when watering your seedlings and growing veggies, the mess it leaves behind and how you clean it up to prevent excess algae and molds building up, disease prevention, air circulation, temperature ect. Any tips and tricks would be appreciated! Thanks for all the videos you do they are so much help and always a good review every season!

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks for this suggestion - will definitely consider this for a future video. :-)

[@charlotteoleary196]

Yes I want this too please!!

[@jenkitching43]

I would also like this please Ben.

[@PeterMaddison2483]

I agree, it would be very informative as a new greenhouse owner (mine is 10' x 12'). It would be good to know about putting your greenhuse to bed for winter and then waking it up for the new growing season. It would also be good to know it it's possible to grow anythibg through the winter season, obviously with some source of heat.

[@calebfuller4713]

Most of it is basic housekeeping, but I will say the best thing I ever bought for my greenhouse was one of those auto-vent devices. It makes a massive difference to temperature regulation and air circulation without having to constantly be opening and closing window vents.

[@liZBBM]

I think this video will be rewatched over and over again over the next few days for so many amateur gardener like myself thank you !

[@GrowVeg]

Great stuff Lily!

[@slomo1716]

Ben your daughter is a mini-me of YOU! What a cutie pie and actress, we know she's really not upset with her Daddy! I tried last year to start seedlings and was a bust experience for me. The only thing that survived were my gourd seedling then only half survived. I will wait until the last frost date and plant my flowers and veggies. Thank you for the wonderful information in this video!!! God Bless!!!

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks so much for your kind words. Isla is a great actress you're right! :-) Hope this year grants you a really bumper harvest. God bless also.

[@northwestgardener5076]

Great news!!! It's time to get my seeds going again. I love this time of year its my favorite,,,, next to spring summer and fall.

[@GrowVeg]

It's just so full of optimism and promise! :-)

[@Sam-lj9vj]

Here in the Netherlands we had a beautiful 39 degrees day today. Sun was shining and just totally perfect!

[@GrowVeg]

Love days like that. :-)

[@simplifygardening]

Exciting time of the year Ben. Another season just about to go nuts. Hope you have a great year in the garden this year pal

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers Tony, really appreciate that mate. Hope you're all set for the new growing season. I feel like it's approaching WAY too fast - it always seems to catch me surprise! Hope you've got lots of great plans also. :-)

[@Chris-gy2qb]

That was a timely video to get us thinking about gardening in the brighter days to come. I enjoy watching your videos, it's one of the most wholesome places on KZbin

[@GrowVeg]

That's really lovely of you to say Chris - always a please to have you along. :-)

[@smile30981]

I love my Sunday morning routine of coffee and Ben's weekly video! I already seeded strawberries, cactus, lavender, rosemary then decided to do an indoor herb & salad greens garden (I have grow lights). Fighting the urge to seed everything else and have to wait until mid-March but today's potting up of herbs & salad will make me happy :) Thanks for sharing your knowledge and can't wait for the "Back to Basics" video to inspire me!

[@GrowVeg]

Great to have made such a good start already. :-)

[@breyon57]

I agree with Antonia's comment. !!! This is brilliant, as always. Looking forward to more this year they help my sanity !

[@PeterJavea]

Your enthusiasm is blooming infectious!

[@markhoverd4993]

Broad beans were the 1st thing I grew in my veg garden. I have fond memories of sitting at my nans kitchen table popping open the pods and trying to get the most beans in a pod. I do the same thing with my kids now

[@GrowVeg]

That's really wonderful Mark - so good to pass on that magic.

[@billytingen3567]

I love the channel Ben! Your passion is quite infectious and I do appreciate all the great information you provide. I'm excitedly awaiting spring so I can get my garden growing. Thanks for sharing! Cheers!

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers Billy. Happy gardening!

[@vickigonya9432]

Looking forward to the sewing video. Loving how you share your knowlege,, I am planting all of these thank you! 😊

[@GrowVeg]

That's great to hear Vicki. Hopefully some more ideas in the sowing video for you too. :-)

[@MsFresh619]

The same thing happened to my broad beans so I had to sow another batch. I'm getting ready to sow seeds this video can at the right time.

[@GrowVeg]

Hope your next batch do well Kisha.

[@Meta-Drew]

I'm glad this came up, I had a very basic garden last year and hadn't really planned what I am going to do this year yet. This gave me some inspiration

[@aonirnolaloth]

I was just planning to get started for this year's balcony garden tomorrow. Good timing!

[@SirDydimus86]

Not sure if this will be seen by anyone that matters, but my friend over at 90 Second Mycology (mushrooms), is having his channel demonetized because YT says his content violates their guidelines, is "harmful and promotes drug use." The man teaches a technique that is great for people just getting into the hobby, whether it be for medicinal or gourmet mushrooms. As we all know, when starting a new hobby, getting wins under our belt further drive our intrigue and passion for that activity. Growing mushrooms can be a tricky project as it is often costly to get started, but with this gentleman's technique one is able to get started for a fraction of the price with great success. We are here to learn to be more self sufficient and mushrooms can be used for a variety of things, least of all, food. Please do what you can to help appeal this decision! Again: 90 Second Mycology. Thank you!

[@GrowVeg]

Sorry to hear this. This happened to one of our videos too. Hope he managed to overturn the demonetization decision - very unfair!

[@RTG-FAMILY]

You should plant and grow Egyptian walking onions. The shoots taste like a cross between chives and garlic, and they will bulb up and reproduce without ever needing to buy more beyond the first purchase. They're cold and frosty hardy also. We went negative 28 Fahrenheit temp with windchill here in Ohio and they all lived. I didn't cover them or anything from last yr. They had very minimal tree leaves that blew on them, but I could still see them all. They do great. This is my 3rd year growing them, or them growing for me lol

[@KlairedeLysOfficial]

I can't wait for this new season to start. This winter has been brutal.

[@myatruax7628]

Love how passionate you are! My dad and I just started germinating our seeds in our little greenhouse. Thank you so much for your dedication and inspiration!!🌱

[@GrowVeg]

Great to have got started already. Happy gardening to you and your dad. 😀

[@Alyss93]

Starting onions and leeks from seed tomorrow! Best of luck to everyone :)

[@lauraweiss7875]

It’s -20C in the northern half of the US; perfect time for a reminder that Spring is on the way! Thanks for these great tips.

[@GrowVeg]

It'll be warm enough soon Laura - hang on in there!

[@Frank-fs5nv]

I over winter my pepper plants after cutting them back and replant them in my spring garden. Simple, easy and productive.

[@GrowVeg]

Smart move Frank.

[@myrustygarden]

Oh my goodness Isla is getting to big 🥰 but it’s lovely of her to share. I’ve done some onion, lettuce and a few flowers but holding off as Jan/Feb is normally super cold. Thank you Ben have a great week 👍👍🇨🇦

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks so much Ali - and you. :-)

[@Gardeningchristine]

Excellent video. Lots of good info without all the fluff. Thanks 👍🏻

[@ladyela9283]

Awe, Isla is beautiful...what a blessing!!

[@GrowVeg]

She is indeed! :-)

[@susanamal7418]

I'm a new gardener, so this really helpful.

[@diannafoster7916]

I love how you used the rake for straight rows, I always thought using sticks and string was too complicated but now I know a way that makes more since

[@GrowVeg]

Mark up spacings in permanent on the rake handle, so you can use it as a measuring tool too.

[@TheTwistedTraceur]

i bought some seeds online and am exited to begin. the toilet roll is a marvelous idea. i got some onion seeds so ill try that

[@BrightestBlessings7899]

We are getting fresh snow today. I started scallions, shallots, red globe onions and Kelsae onions on a dedicated seed shelving without the heat mat. Strawberries are growing a heat mat. A was began on January 05th. Garlic are planted in October 20th here and are under about a meter under snow!

[@GrowVeg]

Oh wow! The garlic are hardy souls aren't they!

[@priscillajoseph765]

Welcome back Ben, good to see you and listen to your garden planting tip and suggestions but most of all the practical part of your video. Love it all!

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks Priscilla. 😀

[@Dawn_Grows_Veg]

I am excited for the growing season after watching this. I did sow some chillis, sweet peppers and aubergines yesterday - I do have a heated propagator and grow lights, so fingers crossed for germination lift off. The suggestions for Feb sowing are really helpful, thanks Ben for another great video.

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks Dawn - happy sowing!

[@MsSilentH]

I really like these videos about what to grow during a certain month. It just makes it easier for my brain to wrap around some possible options, and also serves as a reminder! Plus you weave in general tips effortlessly! We are almost done clearing out our garden in prep for the growing season, but thankfully we had finished our greenhouse months ago! (also at 10:19 those variegated leaves, they sort of look like nasturtium leaves? Or maybe something related, what are they?)

[@antoniasalter4559]

Yes, they’re nasturtiums 😊

[@MsSilentH]

@@antoniasalter4559 oh my gosh! Heck, i need those in my life, already love the regular ones, never even imagined they'd come variegated too, thank you!

[@GrowVeg]

So pleased your almost prepped for the growing season. Full sowing and planting ahead!

[@ihopeugrow]

In 2018 I planted a variety called Precoce A Grano Violetto. Great tasting fava! They were mowed over in June, they grew again from ground level and I ended up with another crop (not as much as spring harvest) in early fall. They were mowed again and came back up right away. Love this so much I have been saving dried beans in case they decide not to come up. - Zee, N. Cali zone10a

[@GrowVeg]

Wow, that's incredible!

[@carolsanborn5332]

You've got some great looking "goodies" in your greenhouse. You are a great inspiration to keep my hopes afloat during this bitter cold month of February. I have lots of things planned for early spring. Cheerio, my good friend👍

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks Carol. Happy gardening. 😀

[@zannahmartell9813]

If you are in the UK. I get the box of Bigga dried peas 39p last time bought them. Sprout the peas in a jar with water, after 2 days pop them on a tray in sunny windowsill. In 4 days you have yummy peashoots. Garlic bacon cut fine olive oil and your homegrown peashoots. Lovely way to get your greens in.

[@GrowVeg]

This is genius - thanks so much for sharing!

[@timmanning-LT]

I planted some Broad Beans in the Autumn for the first time. The warm weather meant they got too big and yes, the very cold spell did for them.

[@pauhy5601]

@GrowVeg, greatful of you sharing your knowledge on peas,pest control,proper by ways to start & the time of the season/zone?. Additionaly on the other greens was nice to know,too.

[@GrowVeg]

Hi Paul. I'm in zone 8 with mild-ish winters (still get plenty of frosts but it's not very cold for weeks at a time).

[@darlenebradley6756]

My last frost date is May 15 so anything that needs to be started 6 weeks early will not be going in the pots until later...but I love your suggestions! I have started sweet potatoes for slips and am anxiously awaiting some seeding mats. I used a very small mat last year, compared the results to a tray without a mat, and it did seem to make quite a difference. I've ordered 2 more for this year. I did a quick inventory and found that all but one of my subscribed gardening channels are from UK content producers like you! I use the paper rolls almost exclusively, and learned that trick from -- you guessed it! -- a British gardener! This year, I will give the newspaper kind a go. I first learned about no dig gardening from a Brit, too. I just love your green house and have that on my wish list, but it will be some time before that becomes a reality.

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks for watching Darlene, appreciate it. I hope you have a very successful gardening year. 😀

[@christianerardt3705]

Great advice, thanks for that. Let's start a great and abundant new garden year. 👍🏻💚🌱

[@GrowVeg]

Absolutely!

[@stephaniecreech1541]

I’m in zone 9b in south Texas. Sowing has commenced in earnest! Praying we don’t get a surprise frost before March. After that we should be good to go!

[@karenpeters3546]

Hi Ben, I’ve never really grown any beans other than Broad beans but would like to experiment this year with dwarf French beans and possibly also runner beans. Would you be able to make a video on the best way to grow each type please, including how much space they need and the best way to support them? I have limited space so it would be good to see which type yields the most produce for the space. Can’t wait for spring! 😊

[@GrowVeg]

Hi Karen. Do check out our previous videos on growing beans - plenty of ideas there, including clever ways to support climbing beans - thoroughly recommended. :-) kzbin.info?search_query=growveg+beans

[@lucybarnard3954]

I love your enthusiasm for growing it’s really motivating x

[@Good_Looking_Duck]

I was scrolling through YT on what to watch and i found this. Thank you

[@GrowVeg]

Glad you chose this video Nicolas. :-)

[@charlotteoleary196]

I tried the toilet roll planting idea as I'd seen it on so many other videos and it was such a disaster. The rolls started to unroll so I ended up with a load of compost, cardboard and stray sweet peas, and the base of them went mouldy. I had packed them into a seed tray like you. I have now bought some deep modules from Containerwise that I absolutely love as there is no chance they are going anywhere.

[@mnossy11]

I tried this last year and it was a disaster too! They started unravelling and then moulding cause of the water!

[@alcogito8287]

I wasn't too happy with them either. I just save the 6-pack modules and reuse them. Cardboard egg trays work pretty well for peas,

[@hobbygardeninthewoods]

You are my favourite resource for gardening!

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks Tereza. :-)

[@khoitran2380]

Hi Ben, I love your channel, watch it everyday. I try to follow your hints and tips however sometimes difficult as I’m in Melbourne Australia and we are different in seasons to where you are as such it would be good if you can advise eg, early spring, summer autumn etc rather than Feb March etc… that would be fantastic if you can incorporate that into new videos please. Thanks kindly, Khoi.

[@GrowVeg]

Hi Khoi. Very good point! I do usually state early spring etc. But we decided to be month-specific in this video (for my part of the world anyhow!). But yes, for these you're looking to sow late winter - so around August in Melbourne.

[@khoitran2380]

@@GrowVeg thank you Ben, very appreciative of the reply. Love your channel !!

[@dafyddrhobert2414]

My shallot sets were sown in November and have grown well through the winter. I also tried some shallots from the supermarkets and 50% of those are growing too.

[@GrowVeg]

That's a great result Dafydd.

[@lostinfens]

Been using toilet roll holders for several years now I even get friends & relatives to save theirs. Great for peas & beans also good cut in half for starting beetroot & other veg. This year trying chickpeas for the first time. I like the idea of growing peas for pea tips, I'll give that a go, cheers.

[@GrowVeg]

Good luck with the chickpeas - that should be a fun project!

[@ffjsb]

I plant onions from seed as early as November in the green house, transferring to bigger pots, and starting other seeds every month. That gives me continuous crops, and they get really big bulbs if you cut them back to about 6" high when young. Doing that forces them to have more leaves, which means more layers in the bulb. I get to harvest earlier that way, so I'm storing less. The later onions can be left in the ground, bedded under straw for later harvest. I do raised rows so they don't get waterlogged in wet weather. I've also found Cilantro does really well in my greenhouse along with lettuce, so I can have fresh salsa in winter.

[@GrowVeg]

This is really great advice - thanks so much for sharing!

[@laurieanne9712]

Always great tips & perfect timing!

[@adelineparinduri]

Poor Isla! Bless your heart... 😍😆😆

[@Pashaailesi]

Absolutely brilliant video. I am very new gardener 😅I need to learn everything by one by🤞thank you sharing helpful videos with us 🙏

[@GrowVeg]

You're very welcome - thank you for watching. :-)

[@JanDeBondt]

If you have trouble with pigeons or other birds pulling out the sets: also pre-start their growth in trays. They are harder to pull up, after planting them. Also, they get a nice boost in my greenhouse :) I love growing seeds in clump. Worked wonders last year! Did it for radishes, spring onions, normal onions, spinach ...

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks for sharing your experience there Jan, appreciated.

[@theclumsyprepper]

You're lucky you can start sowing now Ben. I'm in the windy, west parts of Ireland so have to wait until late March - early April before I can start sowing anything. Learned that the hard way. I'll be giving broad beans a miss though. I grew them last year and they're the vilest thing ever.

[@GrowVeg]

Oh dear, sorry you find the broad beans so rancid! There are lots of great recipes - but I appreciate they're not to everyone's taste! Happy gardening. :-)

[@valoriegriego5212]

Howdy Ben! 👋 So much fun now that we can start dropping seeds!😃

[@GrowVeg]

Howdy Valorie!

[@craiglawrance5342]

sowing peas works fine in smaller tray cells. Their roots are strong and drop nicely into a no-dig plot. cover with thermacrop covering to protect from any frost and they thrive here in the UK

[@bobbilynnmiller742]

Your garden videos are both super helpful and fun ! You are a both a fun and practical teacher. I appreciate you also including what to do or not do in a cold climate , like mine where the ground is still frozen . Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us !

[@GrowVeg]

You’re very welcome. 😀

[@mikemann2053]

Another great video thanks Ben. Thanks for your help Isla. Inspirational.

[@jackiehorsley9263]

everything you planted looks great, good luck on the garden season I hope everything does well

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks so much Jackie. Hoping it will be a wetter and cooler summer than last year - but not too wet or cool!

[@Pickles6115]

Greeting Ben from across the pond. I love my garden planner subscription. I been using the blank canvas one to create my plan since we have about 10 of 4x4 raised beds with a couple of 6x8 and 3 in sizes 6x6 and lots of grow bags in many sizes. But I think my hubs and me are leaning more towards just having all beds in a 4x4 formats. It seems to make more sense to us and in the grow bags we plant lots of herbs/medicinal plants and pollinators . Lol I also used the empty rolls from the tps and pts I used those for growing corn. Happy growing everyone.

[@GrowVeg]

Sounds like you've got a very abundant garden there Alice. :-)

[@Pickles6115]

@@GrowVeg Yes we sure are bless with the space and our little helper Pickles likes to keep the birds and squirrels away.

[@conservativeslovekids5326]

Thank you for the high quality content

[@gingerkissed]

Starting some baby greens is a great way to scratch the gardening itch in winter! Will Isla ever join you in your videos?

[@GrowVeg]

She has been in a few. I'll be sure to have her involved at some point again soon - she does love being on camera bless her!

[@dustyflats3832]

@@GrowVeg 😂I was just thinking in the shot where you were installing frost cloth, either she’s bored or supervising.

[@maxibake9323]

Thanks for your invaluable information Ben, going to start sowing in the next 8-10 days. Hopefully, if we remain frost free.👍🌱 Take care & keep busy everyone. ❤🙂🐶

[@Gardeningchristine]

I’ve started my alliums, celery, globe artichokes, Asian greens, and lettuces super early this year.(Dec 31) my plan is to experiment on how well they do under different covers, milk jug, plastic tub, cloth cover. I’m just waiting another week or so for the night temperatures to get over 20.

[@GrowVeg]

Hope the early start pays off Christine. :-)

[@happydillpickle]

Thank you for reminding me to plant my leeks! Happy growing 🌿🌱

[@GrowVeg]

And to you too. :-)

[@cassieoz1702]

I've just planted my seeds for winter veg here (mostly brassicas, hardy salad and leeks). While it's cold enough that we don't get much active growth through winter, I can harvest all winter if the veg are about 75% grown before the heavy frosts arrive.. I sow field peas (cow, fodder, dun peas) in empty beds over winter and we eat the terminal shoots all winter. Grow lights are VERY expensive here

[@liZBBM]

I have learnt a few tips this week with your vids Thank you

[@simpleperrydiselife]

Sorry Isla, but you sure are going to love the tasty biggies. 😄🙂 Our winter is not even close to being over, but I start all my peppers and eggplants in February. It makes a huge difference because when the heat hits, they have already grown to maturity and use all that energy to set fruits. They usually take forever to fruit if I don't do that. Awesome video, as always! 👌

[@GrowVeg]

Great to be able to get ahead like that with those veggies that need a longer season. Thanks for watching - and very happy gardening! :-)

[@DIBBY40]

A tip: I let a couple of lettuces go to seed in summer. They spread seeds everywhere. In the Spring they just pop up on their own all over the place!

[@GrowVeg]

Great tip David, thank you.

[@olaturkiewicz11]

Ben, you’re so inspiring! I just got some new ideas for my vegetable garden this season! Thank you!😊

[@GrowVeg]

Thank you too. :-)

[@lizzydrippin7283]

Nice energy, concise, friendly delivery...practical and helpful...good ideas...I've subscribed..Thank you

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks so much for subscribing Lizzy - a warm welcome to you!

[@cdogallen7143]

Love your vids. In the process of planning out my garden for the year and might get my aquaponics system up and running again

[@Coolcucumber905]

I am new to planting and have learned SO many tips in this single video. Most impressive was the toilet paper rolls as seed starters 😲! Gonna click subscribe next😃

[@GrowVeg]

Nice one Amanda! And welcome! :-)

[@fionamcormac7786]

Thanks nice to see u ben . Thanks for sharing . Yes . Best to start from seeds .

[@lostincyberspaceIII]

Oh to live somewhere to be able to plant out doors in the middle of winter. I've got a good 6 inches of snow on the ground and I need to get my plots tilled still, so it will have to be my indoor grow box.

[@toniedalton5448]

Great ideas !!! Can't wait to try them. Gonna start my tomato seeds next week. Had no idea I could start shallots now. Thanks for your hard work !!!

[@toniedalton5448]

PS I always think of Anthony Hopkins when you feature Gaga beans lol

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers for that Tonie. Great you're getting your tomatoes started - they appreciate the longer growing season. :-)

[@dianawortman4994]

I'm new to your site, and so looking forward to watching as many of your videos as i possibly can on early planting!

[@GrowVeg]

Welcome to the channel Diana!

[@Katya-zj7ni]

Isla’s wee face and shrug when you stole her scrunch😂😂That poor child constantly robbed by dad! She’s a great addition to your wonderful videos sir!

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks so much - she's a real star! :-)

[@MistyBluemel]

I’m so jealous that you’re already outside. I have 3ft of snow and it was -34 this morning. 😢

[@GrowVeg]

Oh wow - that's chilly!

[@79klkw]

Excellent video, it's exactly what I was looking for, thank you! Also, love the cockapoo, I once had a cockapoo, and she was adorable, loyal, and loved watching me, too. Happy gardening to you!

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks for watching. Rosie says 'woof' (hello) too.

[@tulipsmoran5197]

I plant my shallots, onions and garlic bulbs in November. They start to root and even shoot up green then go dormant over winter and then very early in spring start to grow. We had -7F temps this past winter with brutal cycles of arctic blasts, rain/warmer temps over and over this past winter here in TN (I'm Zone 7b). I lost only one Music garlic plant. The remaining 18 are fine and growing this April 2023. The 4 elephant garlic are all standing. Nero shallots are robust and now 8 inches high but I did suffer a 30% loss in the Grey shallots. The onions are now growing both yellow and red.

[@GrowVeg]

They are incredibly hardy! Well worth growing through fall planting.

[@hoosierpioneer]

Thanks for the refresher. I want to start more earlies this year. Still too wintery here but I need to get some areas set up before planting.

[@ladyela9283]

I am so encouraged by this video!! It's 65F outside and it's not even noon, but we will have a couple of nights at freezing temps (32F or below) this week. I can plant my seeds in cardboard containers (the kinds that are used to pack larger, fragile items) and next week I can plant them in the raised bed or any other container. By the time the weather decides to trick us (in zone 8A), I will have had enough time to make some kind of hooped covers to have ready if that should happen. What do you think, Sir? Thank you, again, for the wonderful content and sincere excitement you exude.

[@GrowVeg]

Sounds like a superb plan! :-)

[@hollyashton7009]

We have -40C windchill right now 🇨🇦 Waiting for spring!

[@GrowVeg]

Oh wow, that's fresh!

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

i have just started sowing! I cant wait for this season! I am so excited. You know this year I am most excited about my cold crops! which is very unlike me! what about you?

[@GrowVeg]

Looking forward to growing some different varieties of tomatoes - and I always look forward to the climbing beans!

[@nancymencke6980]

You are delightful to watch thank you so much

[@Imp_Prints_Art_Nature]

Have just found this channel, it’s fantastic! I have a balcony but would like to grow food. This channel is full of great information. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 🙏 😊

[@GrowVeg]

So pleased you've found us - welcome!

[@shanebep3135]

I viewed this picture and was joyed to experience so much knowledge. I require some time to absorb this and then I will thank you!

[@shanebep3135]

Thank you!

[@GrowVeg]

Brilliant - thanks so much Shane, appreciate it. :-)

[@KroMagnum4]

Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement.

[@maritterweij3837]

Lovely video Ben! I got broad beans and extra early shelly peas going in next week if the weather holds, they should be done by the time the tomatoes can go in!

[@GrowVeg]

Great job!

[@rosemaryswift4438]

Love these video reminders very helpful, keep up the good work it is very much appreciated. You could also try using cereal box cardboard to make the tubing needed for your beans/peas using string to secure them into the sizes that are required and the same as toilet rolls can be planted out into their growing positions when ready.☘👍😊

[@GrowVeg]

What a great idea Rosemary! :-)

[@hanzketchup859]

Ben ! Cheers , so great to see you ! I planted some Tokyo onions today ! You read my mind . Cheers !

[@GrowVeg]

That's brilliant - those beauties will be a real treat when it's time to harvest. Enjoy!

[@Ramavit]

Watching this while it’s -26 C outside 😅 It’s just lovely though, I can’t wait to get started!

[@janicealderson4329]

Ben - my fava beans did survive so far just one or two collapsed have sown some green manure between them Phacelia tanacetifolia. I am hoping the frost won't kill them both now. Bit concerned about growing peas as last year they caught heavy rain and went like mush. Thanks for the cabbage tip I still have some in the ground not doing well. Just sown a load of stuff in the small polythene tunnel - toms, peppers and aubergine; squash and calendula, lemon balm, valerian ect. I built a cold frame but decided to grow directly into it however not enough soil and a rock at the bottom will have to add more soil and compost to a level before i can use it.

[@GrowVeg]

Sounds like you're already off to a great start Janice.