I’m so excited – I just got my seeds in the mail from SeedsNow.com.
(contains affiliate links)
This was my first time ordering seeds online. In the past I have bought packets from the store. I was able to put more research into what I was buying. The website also allowed me to purchase in quantities that were more suitable for the size of my garden. I have no need for 150 tomato seeds – 15 of 3 different kinds for the same price is much more to my liking. (Way to go seedsnow.com!) Before I even got the seeds in the mail I was pleased with the shopping experience, when the seeds arrived they were nicely packaged and there was even a surprise in the package – a Free Siberian Dwarf Kale Seed Starter Kit. I love unexpected freebies… always makes my day.
This year one of my resolutions was to grow my dream garden. And now the journey begins. I was able to save my jalapeno plants and banana pepper plants through cold in containers (I think I will be keeping all peppers – new and old in containers for the new garden set-up). As for the seeds that came in the mail – this is what I’m planting this spring:
Starting in January
|
Buy Broccoli Seeds |
Broccoli (DiCicco) – An Italian broccoli that produces numerous small to medium sized heads well into the summer for more delicious broccoli more often. You can cut the main head and the other stalks will continue to grow. Like all broccoli it is a cool weather plant, but can last into early summer and 75 degree temperatures.
Days to germination: 5 to 10 days
|
|
Buy Cabbage Seeds |
All-Season Cabbage – This plant produces very flavorful heads of cabbage. One of the earliest and best cabbages around. Suitable for spring, summer, and fall crops. All seasons cabbage is heat resistant and resistant to yellows. This is one of the better cabbages to grow in a climate with warm summers.
Days to germination: 5 to 10 days
|
|
Buy Celery Seeds |
Tendercrisp Celery – Very large celery that has excellent flavors. It will grow later into the season as well.
Days to germination: 14 to 20 days
|
|
Buy Radish Seeds |
Radish (Champion) – A bright red, crisp, round radish with large tops. Flesh is white and crisp, and slow to get pithy. They grow really quickly and mature in about 30 days.
Days to germination: 5 to 10 days
|
|
Buy Fennel Seeds |
Fennel – It will grow large with deep roots,
Days to germination: 7 to 14 days
|
Starting in February
|
Buy Lettuce Seeds |
Buttercrunch Lettuce – Are known for their ‘buttery’ taste and velvety texture, and small loosely formed heads. Partial shade, or a location that receives primarily eastward exposure may be helpful if growing in summer.
Days to germination: 2 to 12 days
|
|
Buy Lettuce Seeds |
Iceberg Lettuce – has a tightly formed head of crisp, sweetly blanched leaves. Leaves on the outside are green, giving way to blanched pale yellow to whitish center leaves. It is a cold weather crop and better to start indoors. You might also want to stagger your seedlings to harvest at different times.
Days to germination: 2 to 12 days
|
|
Buy Eggplant Seeds |
Eggplant (Florida Market) – will produce excellent yields of dark purple eggplants in the shape of teardrops. The plants are strong and especially good for market growers. Excellent for baking, slicing, and more!
Days to germination: 10 to 14 days
|
|
Buy Kale Seeds |
Kale (Siberian Dwarf) – This tasty Russian variety produces leaves that are only slightly frilled and of top quality. 16-inch plants are very hardy and productive.
Days to germination: 5 to 8 days
|
|
Buy Onion Seeds |
Onion (Tokyo Long White) – This bunching onion has long, slender roots that are harvested as large scallions. Reaching about 12 to 15″ tall, the stalk bottoms are pure white, while the pungent, flavorful tops are medium green.
Days to germination: 6 to 12 days
|
Starting in March
|
Buy Cucumber Seeds |
Cucumber (Marketer) – are a very flavorful 9″ long dark green cucumbers. Excellent for slicing and salads. They grow well in early to mid spring.
Days to germination: 4 to 10 days
|
|
Buy Cucumber Seeds |
Cucumber (Boston Pickling) – Produces heavy and continual yields of 3-6 inch fruits, perfect for pickling. The dark green, blunt-ended cucumbers can also be used in salads!
Days to germination: 4 to 10 days
|
|
Buy Tomato Seeds |
Cherry Tomato – (growing in a container) – An excellent salad tomato, with clusters of 5 on spreading, hardy vines, with dark green foliage. Full-season, high yields of deep scarlet, round, 1 to 1-1/4″ diameter, flavorful fruits.
Days to germination: 7 days
|
|
Buy Tomato Seeds |
Tomato (Homestead) – (growing in a container) – Good yields of eight-ounce fruits that are meaty and have a good flavor. Excellent for fresh eating as well as canning. Produces well in hot, humid environments.
Days to germination: 7 days
|
|
Buy Tomato Seeds |
Tomato (Rio Grande) – (growing in a container) – The tomatoes form in clusters and seem to do well in weather extremes, both hot and cold. Good disease resistance. It is a determinate plant and can be grown in a cage, allowed to sprawl, or trellised.
Days to germination: 7 days
|
|
Buy Watermelon Seeds |
Watermelon (Crimson Sweet) – Large, round melons averaging 25 lb. are light green with dark green stripes. Flesh is dark red, firm and fine-textured. Great sweet Watermelon.
Days to germination: 5 to 10 days
|
16 plants – WOW! this is going to be an incredible spring of planting. What are you growing this spring? When do you start planting?
Thank you for featuring me!
This post first appeared on 3 Peppers Recipes – Crafts, Cooking And Color, please read the originial post: here
