Spring is almost here! Which means, time to start seeds!
So far I've started yellow onions, leeks, shallots, thyme, oregano, calendula and cilantro. The onions and thyme germinated miraculously after 72 hours! It's all about atmosphere. The trays were set on a small rack next to the kitchen, and baby, I've been a cookin', so it's been hot in here! Since having germinated, I've moved them to a larger unit. The seedlings are now just inches from florescent bulbs near the balcony where the temperature fluctuates less.
In just about a month I'll be hardening them off out there. In less than two months the alliums will be transplanted into my garden and my parent's garden. Tonight, I'm starting red and white onions, oregano, marjoram and petunias. I interplant onions, herbs and flowers with my vegetables, so I'm starting a fair amount.
Baby thyme planted 2/14/16
See the calendua back there, one ten cent packet sowed three cell packs, I hastily threw them in there, with twelve weeks until frost free, they'll be over mature come transplanting time. I'll also direct sow some in May.
Calendula 2/21/16
American Flag Leeks sprouted yesterday
My lovelies after one week, the tallest so far, Yellow Sweet Spanish Utah onions are in the lead, followed by Zebrune shallots, the leeks took their sweet time as they will in the garden, (they take 120 days to mature.)
