Toga, now that I have time, here's my method. I always start my seeds in 6-packs like you'd buy plants in at the garden center. I use a good quality starter mix level to the top when dry. Then I thoroughly wet them in. Once the water has soaked through I add the seeds. Using the eraser end of a pencil, I make a hole in the center of each pod about 1/2" deep. Using tweezers, I put at least 3 seeds in each hole and lightly tamp the starter mix around the hole to cover the seeds. I put the 6-packs in trays, cover them with clear plastic, and put them under a light in a warm place. Don't touch them again until the sprouts touch the plastic. Now the work begins with daily watering and temperature control. Once the second leaves appear, I thin the plants. I leave the healthiest looking alone, and gently pull the others from each pod. Not being one to waste, I transplant the culled sprouts to new 6-packs. They usually survive and do quite well. Theoretically, I triple my initial planting and end up with enough plants to fill in garden losses and give away to friends. I move them into the outside green house around mid-April, once the night temps tend to stay above freezing. If it's a cold night, I heat the greenhouse with a 300w light bulb that we call the midnight sun. I hope this helps, and good luck.
With the thaw, I thought I'd take a look at the garden. To my surprise, the spinach is still very much green. Hard to believe with the severe cold we had earlier this winter. Now I'm wondering if it'll come back in the spring.Rg, any tips on growing spinach? We have never been very successful in the past when we have tried.
I'm no expert for sure. I kind of fly by the seat of my pants. Still haven't figured out how to grow radishes.Rg
Anybody know what plant this is?We call it the "Crazy Plant". It shoots out these 2' long spikes with tiny white flowers, but only during the winter. I've not been able to positively identify it.Rg