It’s winter in the North Country, which means the gardening season is over and done with. Or is it? There are a number of plants that you can start early and grow indoors for planting in the garden in the spring when the weather is warm enough. This can save you a lot of time waiting for your plants to grow. It can also save you the money of buying your plants at a greenhouse. But before I get to what plants you should plant, I should cover how to start seeds indoors. You should have some type of seed-starting kit. These can be purchased at any hardware store. You can also make one yourself, using clear tupperware containers, and peat discs. Peat discs are discs of dehydrated peat moss that you can start seeds in. They can be readily obtained at a hardware store or greenhouse. Water the dry peat discs and wait for them to expand to their full size before planting your seeds. If you’re planning on planting large plants, such as tomatoes, peppers, or herbs, or you expect to be growing them inside for an extended period, you should instead purchase peat pots and seed starting soil mix. The peat pots are literally just pots made of peat, that you fill with the seed-starting soil. They are biodegradable, so you can stick them right in the ground in spring. Whichever you decide to use, you should place your plants near a well-lighted window, or purchase a full-spectrum grow light. And now, without further ado, here are the six best plants to start indoors. TomatoesTomatoes come in hundreds of varieties suited to any grower or cook out there. They start readily indoors given a warm windowsill and some soil, but they need a lot of time. You should start them six to eight weeks prior to the last frost date. PeppersCucumbers
Celery
Basil Marigolds
Those are the six plants I would recommend. If you have any further questions, or have your own thoughts about planting times, please don’t hesitate to comment below. Happy planting!
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