Garden seeds offer gardeners of all interests and abilities a simple and cost-effective method of growing new plants. Whether it is the latest and greatest new garden flower variety or a tried-and-true vegetable variety, seeds are an excellent option for starting new plants for your garden.
Outdoor Garden Seed Sowing
Outdoor garden seeds may be planted directly into the garden soil at the appropriate time of the season, beginning in March. Seed germination requirements are particular to each type of seed but require the proper temperature and the moisture conditions around the seed for good germination. Read the seed packet information for details of all types of seeds for when to sow seeds, seed planting depth and seed spacing for best results.
Examples of vegetable seeds to sow directly outside in the early cool spring season would include: Lettuce, spinach, most greens, radish, carrots, beets, peas
Examples of vegetable seeds to sow directly outside during the warmer weather in May would include: Beans, corn, and possible cucumber, squash, melons, pumpkins.
Outside sowing begins in March for early perennial flowers including columbine, lupine, echinacea and wildflower mixes.
Indoor Garden Seed Sowing
Indoor seed sowing for tender plants that take a longer time to get started like peppers and tomatoes, pansies and snapdragons may be planted indoors at this time of the year and grown into starter plants that will then be planted outdoors as the weather warms up.
Sow pepper and pansy seeds in March, but hold off until early April to sow tomato seeds so that they do not get too leggy and stringy inside before outside planting.
Indoor seed starting conditions require a location with bright light to keep the seedlings growing healthy and strong. This means right in a window for good natural light. Grow lights are very helpful for providing additional light for the plants if strong window light is not available. Use growing containers with good quality potting soil for germination and growing on as starter plants. Water regularly and apply fertilizer as directed on package.
Other vegetable seeds for indoor sowing in late April could include: cucumber, squash, melon, pumpkin to transplant in late May. Or sow these seeds directly at that time.
Creek Side Gardens Seed Selection
Creek Side Gardens features Botanical Interests garden seeds for flowers, vegetables, herbs and perennials. All Botanical Interests seeds are non-GMO, plus they offer a big selection of organic and heirloom seeds.
In addition to great quality and selection of seeds, Creek Side features Botanical Interests Seeds because they include the useful seed sowing information on the outside of the package, they include detailed gardening tips and information specific to each variety on the inside of the package. Plus, recipes, historical information, and botanical facts.
Also featuring Renee’s Garden Seeds for Scatter Garden Mixes and unique varieties.
