For the veggie garden I am going more conservative this year with varieties that I know will perform well.
Baby Leaf Mix (5 gourmet baby lettuces)
Looseleaf Blend (5 loosleaf lettuces)
Mariachi Pepper (2006 AAS Winner)
Very prolific pepper on the spicy and hot list
Amaranthus 'Love Lies Bleeding'
I will grow this in full sun this year not overshadowed by grasses.
Amaranthus Green
Zinnia, Zahara Double Fire
I find that my family likes the lettuce blends so this is a better choice for me rather than the new single introductions.
Very prolific pepper on the spicy and hot list
I am going to start some old friends like Amaranthus and some new zinnias, impatiens and petunias.
I will grow this in full sun this year not overshadowed by grasses.
Zinnia, Zahara Double Fire
Zinnia, Highlight Zahara Yellow
Tidal Wave Petunia Silver (All America Winner 2002)
Impatiens Wild Thing
Well, I am back seed starting after several years of down time. I didn't think I would take this on again, but this is one of the results of blogging and wanting to try some plants that were not readily available on the market.
I won't be starting any of the veggies under lights this year, buying already set plants in the spring. but the flowers will take center stage with selections that I have not seen at the nurseries or garden centers.
26 comments:
I know you are excitied to start your seed adventure up again. You have some nice plants picked out here. Waiting on the grow shelf is exciting too!
Loooove your selections. How many trays will your light/shelves hold. Where did you order it from? It is a lot of work doing the seedlings but it so worth it in the end when they are so pretty. I need a system like that. My windows are filled up.
I think that I have the same shelf unit..only one shelf less. I really like it. I keep my houseplants on it and start my seeds on the long table under the windows. I have lights hanging over the table too. I really don't think that I will be starting many seeds this year..maybe some zinnias that I want to plant along the side of the house. I might change my mind as spring arrives :)
Balisha
Wow, psyched and ready to go! Good luck, Eileen, and Happy 1st Blog Birthday ... it's been a joy visiting :)
Love your seed choices...and that light stand looks great...I'm really feeling the need to finally invest in something similar...I'll have to check their website.
I have never seen the green Amaranthus. One year I grew the red from seed. It was many years ago. I have no luck with most seeds, but the amaranthus did grow well. I loved them. Unfortunately, I have never seen the seeds again!
I would love to grow them again, so you can be sure I will be keeping my eyes opened for a packet of both the red and green seeds!
Thanks Darla,
I don't know if I should have started this again but I am going to give it a try.
Eileen
Hi Becca,
The stand holds four shelves 22 by 11, so I am not going to be able to plant a lot, but I think it will be enough for my garden.
Eileen
Hi Balisha, I used to have lights over a long table in my other house, but I do not have room to do that here. I think the four shelves will be enough.
Eileen
Thanks Joey,
I just have to restrain myself and not start any seeds too soon.
Eileen
Hi Scott,
I put the company for the plant light stands on the blog post.
Eileen
Hi Zoey,
I grew the red amaranthus last summer but I put it next to tall grasses and they didn't have enough height and bent over.
I bought them as plants at a local nursery but they didn't have green.
Eileen
Hi Eileen. You are getting a great start on your seed ordering. I have not made up my mind yet but I better be getting with it. I love the double Fire zinnia and the Silver wave petunias. So pretty. You are going to enjoy your shelving unit so much.
Hi Eileen, Thanks for stopping by. I'm also ready to buy my seeds. My goal is to have my best garden yet! Of course that's my goal each and every year. Looks like you're working toward that as well. Enjoy your grow lights and seed starting.
Blessings, Beth
Hi Lona, my stand was just delivered tonight, now to put it together. I have to wait to plant the flowers as it is too early and I would be deadheading in March.
Eileen
is this your FF post? It sounds exciting!!! I can't wait to follow along and see how your new adventure turns out! Good luck!
You do sound so excited ... wonderful choice of plants to start from seed. I really love that green Amaranthus and that Zinnia is a knock-out. Have fun with all your preparations for the coming growing season.
Hi Tootsie, I forgot to move my FF badge up to the top, done! I may need some tips from you once I get started again with growing seeds under light.
Eileen
Hi Bernie, we just have to put this contraption together, looks like lots of parts!
Eileen
Hi Beth, I know what you mean about making the best garden each year. We always start out that way and then the fun starts trying to keep everything alive!
Eileen
Eileen girl I love this blue and those snowmen are adorable !
Wow on your seed starting project !
I would love to do something like that but there is no room right now .. I grew the red amaranthus one year and it was spectacular : ) .. love those zinnias and the petunia in that colour is gorgeous !
I am really interested in how this works out for you girl ;-) I'll be checking on your progress !
Good morning! I wasn't too interested in seeding this year, until I got the first seed catalogs. Your photos are making me drool. You MUST share that planting stand when it arrives!!
Hi Joy, this was my concern when I began thinking of doing this, I have little room. This is a very narrow unit, only 27" wide so I hope it works.
Eileen
Hi Carla,
It is boxed laying on my living room floor. I hope to get it together this weekend.
Eileen
You put me to shame and are miles ahead of me! I haven't even though about what I will grow next year, let alone ordered any seeds or plants. I love the orange zinna and I have always been intrigued by Love Lies Bleeding- it is one of those often forgotten gems. Have a great weekend.
Jennifer, I have to relearn this seed starting all over again. I don't think I will be planting anything for about a month.
Years ago, I planted petunias too soon and I had these huge plants that I was cutting down in March under the lights.
I need to read up on the growth cycles again.
Eileen
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