While outside the window does not even think to give up its positions, experienced summer residents are already working on all pairs. If you have the opportunity to arrange boxes with seeds of the house on window sills or special shelving, then in the spring you will be able to start much faster. And the probability of a good harvest will increase significantly. It is especially good to deal with seedlings from small seeds in February, to get a quality planting material.
What are the seeds of vegetables planted in seedlings in February?
First of all, we will take care of our future harvest. We'll return to flowers later, because the main goal of the summer resident is to please the family with their own grown vegetables, and to make supplies for the winter. So, what is it worth to land at home while the window is still winter:
- for a very long time the seedling of sweet pepper grows, so start with it you need as early as possible (always add about a week to the shoots, so you get seedlings for the right period);
- it is difficult to grow eggplants, so it is worth to stock up with seeds thoroughly (the culture is susceptible to diseases and pests, especially weak seedlings after picking);
- in the 20-th we start cultivation of celery , one more lover to sit longer in the ground (he does not like cold weather and is demanding of the soil, so it is allowed to land on his permanent place not earlier than the second half of May);
- planting of strawberry seeds for seedling in February, the lot of experienced and patient gardeners, however, with this approach already in the current season can be expected to harvest.
Seeding of flower seeds for seedlings in February
We decided which seeds of vegetable crops are planted in February for seedlings, then we turn to flowers. As a rule, they work with seeds of annuals, they also plant seedlings of perennials. Most often we are talking about flowers that can be carried to the open ground in a well-warmed-up land, at the very end of spring, and even at the beginning of summer. So, what seeds of flowers are planted in February for seedlings:
- Petunia, beloved by all of us, is full at the end of May at every step in the markets with seedlings, but it is not so difficult to grow it yourself (it is necessary to plant seed varieties for seedlings in seedlings in February, because unscrupulous sellers often give out simple varieties for ampels);
- at the very beginning of the month, experienced summer residents are busy planting the clove of Shabo, since it will not bloom until six months after planting (they plant it already in May, as it is not afraid of the night temperature drop);
- if you want to get a chrysanthemum blossom early, the seeds are also at the end of winter (this is also due to the fact that many varieties can not boast of high seed germination);
- to plant seeds for seedlings in February recommended for primulas, violas and salvia, so you will have time to catch a lush blossom;
- Start work as early as possible for delphinium and lavender, because the seeds of these plants require stratification.
Regardless of the crops selected, you need to work with their seeds roughly the same. In early growing, it is important to prevent seedling from stretching. Usually this is due to the lack of light, so prolonging the daylight with fluorescent lights is a must.
Early landing is often accompanied by problems such as a black leg. Be sure to monitor the temperature of the air and soil. Not surprisingly, the owners of the early harvest have to put a lot of effort and effort to get their first vegetables before. Also it is worth remembering that at the end of winter it is recommended to work with early varieties that tolerate cold well.