Seed Starting

Now is the time to think about seed starting and early season garden boxes. Cole Crops can be started now. You can condition them by putting them outside during the day and bringing them in at night. They will be ready to plant in mid to late April. Or these can be started in cold frames.

Seed starting indoors requires bright light with good soil and peat pots. It is fairly easy to do but be sure not to over water as this will rot the seed or slow the growth of the new seedlings. As the seed germinates, you can get your new seedlings acclimated to the outdoors. This will lessen the transplant shock when you plant them outside. Be sure not to leave your tender new seedlings outside on a cold, windy or rainy days.

The biggest mistake people make is starting a seed at the wrong time. Be sure you know when to start your seeds.

For seed starting advice, you can contact us via our webpage or speak to one of our many garden coaches.

We carry a large selection of both seeds and seed starting supplies at both our Reading and Westford locations.