{"id":1116,"date":"2013-03-08T17:47:22","date_gmt":"2013-03-08T22:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ridiculousredhead.com\/?p=1116"},"modified":"2014-07-07T21:14:30","modified_gmt":"2014-07-08T01:14:30","slug":"a-little-seed-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ridiculousredhead.com\/?p=1116","title":{"rendered":"A little seed update"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have been so excited to see something start growing from the seeds I have planted. \u00a0As I speak it is snowing outside but the seeds are marching on to becoming plants in spite of it!<\/p>\n

Let’s start with the inside seeds. \u00a0As you might recall, they were planted on Feb 17 which if I can still count at this point in the day was 20 days ago. \u00a0They seemed to sprout really fast this year and I’m wondering what is in the soil I used.<\/p>\n

On the left we have the peppers, the middle are the Brandywine tomatoes and on the right is the basil.<\/p>\n

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It seems that all the seeds I planted have sprouted. \u00a0 And no, I didn’t mean to plant so much basil in just two pots. \u00a0I must have spilled a bit when I got to those. \u00a0They will get thinned out soon enough, it’s just hard for me to throw any away. \u00a0All either have started or are close to starting on their first true leaves. \u00a0 I am still using the plastic covered sterno rack as greenhouse to keep the moisture in since it’s so dry in our house. \u00a0They are due for a drink now but it will only be the second time I have had to water them since planting.<\/p>\n

And now for the experiment – the winter sowing! \u00a0I wasn’t really sure what to expect or when to expect it with these seeds. \u00a0The arugula was the first to sprout. \u00a0The seeds are outside the office window and \u00a0I went to check on them. So I am outside and started yelling to TB who was inside with the windows closed because I was so excited. \u00a0Another moment for the neighbors to shake their heads. \u00a0That was on Feb 27 and this is what they look like now.<\/p>\n

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I was only checking the cold weather plants like the lettuces since I figured that would be the only thing to come up for awhile. \u00a0 Some of the bibb lettuce has tiny sprouts too although nothing for the spinach. \u00a0 On a lark I checked the others. \u00a0And what to my wondering eyes should appear? \u00a0Bachelor Buttons!<\/p>\n

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Bachelor Buttons are blue flowers that I am trying for the first time this year. \u00a0I had read they were great at reseeding themselves so they should work well for winter sowing.<\/p>\n

I have more containers and plan to start more winter sowing as long as I haven’t run out of potting soil. \u00a0I will keep you updated!<\/p>\n

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