Somewhere along the way in reading your blog, you said that beautiful china is meant to be used. She thought it was way too early (uh, you think? Just read your great idea about seedlings in milk jugs. Hi Kevin! As for zinnias and marigolds, winter-sow these in March. You know when you aren’t 100% but are about to go stir crazy with boredom! I doubt we’ll get the snow, but it should get plenty of moisture out there. Almost like making a flip-up lid on the jug… Gonna have to start saving my milk jugs, me thinks.. Great post! I’m leaning toward trying Old German. I use a Phillips screwdriver, heated over a flame at the stove, to facilitate the hole-punching job. I can’t believe you put this in today, when it’s been so much on my mind. Plenty of empty milk jugs at my house( two teenage boys! I divided a couple of the last jugs I planted as I was out of containers. I’m trying winter sowing to give me more indoor seedling starting space, while reducing my hardening off tasks later in the season. The handle makes it eas to tote in the garden. I have heard that they are challenging to germinate. I know I’d have to leave some headspace when sowing but overall what do you think about using these ? Welcome, Tom! I’m in zone 5, and the seeds of these tough birds survive our winters and thrive. What are your proportions of peat to perlite? My husband and our sweet puppy Gretchen have learned to steer clear of the crazed (but delighted) lady wielding the milk jugs and utility knife. I think that it didn’t rain or snow enough. Thanks…. It has really produced strong seedlings for us. We have tomato & banana style pepper seeds (bought them online from a place you suggested). These can all be reused again for years, and stack away easily off-season. Winter sowing is a method of germinating seeds outdoors in recycled containers during the cold winter months. this sounds great . Crystal – Good news for you. I’m from Dominican Republic where summer is all year around and winter feels like late spring days, I miss home so much I decided working on the little garden is the perfect excuse to be outside and feel like home. The uncut half-inch or so will serve as a hinge. I’ve listed them in this post. (besides not planting as many seeds in each container?). You don’t need it. Hi Pam – Feel free to experiment with your potting mix. (I hope you purchased watercress — not arugula! Hi Lynda – If winter-sowing works for me, it will work for you. Here’s a picture of what I did to start a vegetables garden https://instagram.com/p/3r6_MthQAN/?taken-by=nellyoliveri. These types need repeated freeze-thaw episodes in order to germinate. love your blog! (I used a long, thick nail heated on our gas stove flame to make my holes…worked great.). I expect them to bloom in 2012. http://www.nargs.org/nargswiki/tiki-index.php?page=Primula+-+Candelabra+types. 31 Comments. Hi, Kevin – I just found a link to your site today via Pinterest and I am very interested in trying your project! I always look forward to this reminder post. Sweet peas, Delphinium, Hollyhocks and Fox Gloves so far (I’m still collecting milk jugs for the next month or so). If I were you, I’d give winter-sowing a try. Lynne – Not sure I’ve seen blue containers. Do you water your seedlings daily? Too bad I didn’t read this before winter was almost over. This year I am going to drool over some varieties I want and either purchase or order them. i didn’t get my tulip bulbs planted before the first snow. This, I believe, is a generally-accepted fact , Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea, I can not wait to try this. I successfully grew seeds last year that I haven’t been able to grow in the conventional manner – and they were just so beautiful. When can I plant my tomato seeds? Here’s the intended schedule: March 1–Sow seeds and set containers outside; It worked well. I then inserted a bamboo stick down the jug pour spout hole and into the soil as far as I could push it. Cathy Reynolds – Welcome. We placed the containers on the south side of our house. Do not cut through the jug label with chill work as a hinge. Winter sowing is an easy, simple, inexpensive way to sow seeds. Have fun with your project! I hope so I just bought a bunch of seeds and finally have everything together. But as spring came and my life got busier, I discovered all my hard work during the winter was wasted because I was not home for a few days and all my cute little seedlings ended up roasting to death in my makeshift greenhouses. Then replace the lid, and secure it with a strip of duct tape, as illustrated above. Punch out drainage holes in the bottom and a few holes along the top portion of the jug. A couple years ago, I ran across the idea of winter sowing seeds in “mini greenhouses.”  I’ve tried planting seeds indoors, and it will be an experience I will never ever repeat. I have been winter sowing for a few years now. This looks like it might solve a lot of problems. Hi Renee – I don’t water the seeds at all in winter. Neighbors brought me cut flowers last week, 1-2 days after the Christmas decorations were down (and when I was concerned about how to keep the house feeling lovely). My question though, I live in rural Utah, and my area can be very cold AND very dry…would I need to occasionally put any water in my “greenhouses”? But sowing them outside in the winter in milk jugs? Just revamped my flowerbeds this past Fall and I want to see how they will look come Spring/summer. Some earlier than others. a ragamuffin princess – Welcome. I’m getting my jugs ready tonight. In eastern Wa.state. Examples of seeds for sowing in late winter / early spring: thyme, marigolds, echinacea, spinach, beets Wait until true springtime to sow warmth-loving plants like tomatoes and peppers outdoors in milk jugs. Thanks for all of your super useful info and inspiration. Any suggestions will be appreciated. im going to attempt perrenial flowers only this year…..and i will mostly be doing container gardening………every bit of help will be appreciated!! Some 80s and mostly 70s. I live in the north suburbs of Athens,Greece and the climate is very different.Anyway your tips are very useful.Concerning the tiny seeds and how to sow them I came across a nice idea on the net.You roll out a piece of toilet paper on the soil then you sprinkle the seeds on it so you can see where they are and then you cover them with a thin layer of soil and you lightly water them.I hope I helped you Wintersowing Tips-Preparing Milk Jugs: The following is a technique relating to Wintersowing. I left out the flowers because it’d be so expensive to buy the plants. Thank you for your post! I have them in my greenhouse and always grow extras (107 tomato plants) to give away. Hi Kevin, I used your method last year and it worked great! He loves it. Hi again, Kevin! We want to try flowers around our pool area, so are also trying to figure out what would be best in our area. I did my garden this way last year and I Still have Kale growing. Now, to decide what to plant first! Open a kitchen cabinet, and he will be as likely to find stacked clay pots as canned goods! It’s like a new magic trick! Supplies Needed for Winter Sowing: Several clean, plastic, gallon-sized milk jugs or water jugs, plastic deli containers or anything else you can come up with. This works well. You have given me the courage to try. A few days later we got snow, and some more snow and heavy frost. Here I go… better late than never. In general, Kevin Lee Jacobs describes creating miniature greenhouses in reused plastic milk jugs. Had lots of baby lettuce plants to fill lots of pots very early. Thanks for your easy-to-follow intro to Winter Sowing! I think that even I can handle this and plan to start a couple with kids on Monday. I can't wait to gather some milk containers and begin. Hi Katrinka – I always transplant the seedlings directly into garden beds. Cynthia – Go ahead and plant your lettuce now. I shall correct this soon, lest I forget (again). This idea is excellent! In any event, be sure to read this post: What to Winter-Sow and When. Planting seeds in milk jug containers and then setting them outdoors in frightfully cold temperatures will provide an immediate sense of spring. Garden Failures, and a Winter Sowing Update – Oh, Apple Tree! I am in zone 5b. Hello and Happy New Year everyone. I’m worried that I got them in too late. Definitely worth it, especially since the containers themselves are free. Both types work equally well. Is this equally effective with vegetables like tomatoes as it is flowers? Start perennials from seed with this easy method: Sow your seeds in a milk jug, set it outdoors and let Mother Nature do the rest. But has been running way lower here. Winter-sowing really works. I would love suggestions ! I can get my tomato plants started. That is to say, when and how do you plant the seedlings in the garden? If that doesn’t help, it will be time for a tougher ground cover. I would love to start winter sowing asap. NOW, I remember. Do you reuse the containers from the year before, or do you start with fresh ones each year? YIPPEEEE!!!!! But sowing directly in the jugs works too. I thought I saw mentioned here a delicious scented plant that releases its scent at night, but I’ve scanned this whole chat and used CTRL+F (find) to no avail. I am reading this with my jaw still dropped open. I have noticed that the clear jugs need water more often. Hi Melody – You won’t believe how hardy winter-sown plants are! Winter-Sowing in milk-jugs works for any seed which will typically reseed itself outdoors. Perhaps I should read through the four years’ of comments and questions to find the answer. Since here in Zone 9 of Sacramento we do not get snow. thanks Kevin! You are supposed to start in December or January. I did look on a more detail zone map and I’m actually in zone 4a, but I think it is just easier to count backwards from the dates you know are true to your area. I am saving my cartons as we speak to go again this coming winter. On the very, very […], […] She swears by a technique called winter sowing. Looking forward to an even better gardening year this year . Mike says. I have some older seems and made a jug with three rows of seeds all different. Don’t know what “Zone” i’m in, I live in Topeka Kansas. Thanks for all your posts and Happy New Year, I’ve had tomato plants sprouting in places I hadn’t planted (I had hens at the time who had ‘treats’ from my veggie patches). Ever. It’s January and that means winter sowing! I have some white ones but have a feeling those won’t work. And I really enjoyed several others which I still have not identified! It is best to have at least one milk jug for each kind of seed you want to sow. Does each milk jug content get transplanted as is, or do you separate each sprout for transplanting individually? The tops, of course, are closed at dusk. You should have a base container and a flip top. I have one seed from a Clementine orange and was trying to figure out how to start it indoors. We always get volunteer tomatoes in our garden so I know tomato seeds are pretty hardy! I am very excited that I have pepper and tomato plants sprouted because the indoor ones flopped. Wonderful customer service! | My Life is really in the Garden, A little bit about a lot of things | Yarnstead, Winter Sowing – A Better Way To Start Seeds, A Sunny Imbolc ~ Winter Sowing | Down on the Homestead, In our students’ own words : mini-greenhouses from milk jugs | Van Hise Elementary | Outdoor Classroom, Repurpose Milk Jugs & 2 Liter Bottles for Winter Seed Sowing | Intelligent Domestications, Starting seeds indoors - Northern Homestead, Winter + Spring Gardening! I planted bell […], […] planted some peas and carrots yesterday and am planning on planting some more seeds in my greenhouses…again, pics to come. Am definitely doing again this winter! What an amazing concept! With jugs and bottles, use a pen-knife to cut around the middle, almost all the way through. Ok, I’m game. Label the bottom of the container with duct tape and write the name with a permanent marker. Get My Cookbook! Best germinator last year was Belamcanda, the perennial ‘Blackberry Lily’, now renamed as an Iris I believe. Oh & what if the temperatures fluctuate to -30 and 5 continually? I am excited to see the result! Mary Mac – Not to worry — your seeds (and mine!) Hi Diane – If you live in a cold zone, as I do (zone 5-b), wait until April to sow your stevia. In fact, even in zone 5 these plants will reseed themselves in the open garden if the soil is not disturbed in spring. Well, aren’t you just the BEST??? I was inspired by this website to try winter sowing last year using empty milk jugs and I hope to do some more this year. Sharon Rose – You can certainly winter-sow in February in zone 7. Typically I have always purchased seedlings from a nursery to plant in my garden. Hi Gary – I winter-sow certain flowers and veggies, just as you can. Carol – yes, wintersowing is a good way to get an authentic sense of spring! The uncut half-inch or so will serve as a hinge. To hydrate peat, pour very not (but not boiling) water into the bag, and then seal the bag for several hours. I’m talking about poppies, calendulas and lettuce. I live in Canada, just on the border of North Dakota and Manitoba. Your instructions will be so helpful. (The internet is a powerful tool for […], […] Groups of NKE 3rd and 4th grade students got to participate in the “winter sowing” seed starting project at NKE on March 6! Two thoughts: You can always find hundreds (if not thousands!) I love the snow…its what’s coming overnite that I am dreading. I must read up on it. My family and friends had great gardens from the seeds I planted. when I got into a conversation with the cashier about planting. Would love to find a good use for them, so here I GROW…lol :~), Was buying seeds today at Dollar General (hey, 4/$1.00, who can pass that up-last year all germinated and were gorgeous!) Just a thought for those that don’t mind scavenging…last week I walked around the neighborhood on recycling day and found plenty of uncrushed gallon milk jugs in blue bins by the curb. And I hope your talk is a big success. The method is not only fun, but it is effective, too. Hi Kevin, Your pictures and commentary have been both enlightening and entertaining. Im totally going to do this with the Cape Gooseberries! The cold temps keep the seed viable until the spring rain and warmer temps bring it to life. Linda Reynolds – Click the link “How to Transplant Winter-Sown Seedlings” at the end of the article. apple juice jugs & 1 gal. There are several varieties, but the most heavily- (and heavenly!-) perfumed is ‘Fragrant Cloud,’ with white flowers. Sorry. I started my early season herbs/veggies/flowers on time and they’re doing great. March 24th, still not a thing sprouted. I don’t have a dog, but am concerned about our huge population of curious and destructive raccoons tearing the jugs apart. You can slice through roots as if you were slicing brownies…you can rip the plants apart….they will simply yawn. I’m excited to see how it works out for the plants. haha.. Actually some 30 years ago, I did start my garden plants like that but I’ve not done it for probably 25 years. Would this method work, just put the containers on my shelves? I just made my first-ever hoop house last weekend in order to winter my leeks and I thought I was done for the season but NOW I see I’m not! As a rule of thumb (and it is a rule I often break! ), I “winter”-sow my tender annuals (like zinnias) and veggies (like tomatoes) about 8 weeks before I’d normally transplant them to the open garden. Be sure to read my article What to Winter-Sow …& When. I love your blog!!! Thank you so much for the step by step. http://www.hawkeshealth.net/community/showthread.php?t=9375. You are absolutely right–the plant in the window is differnt from the plant in the room. I experimented with jugs using other markers throughout the summer and still do not have a satisfactory method I can trust not to fade. As the weather chills and warms, your seeds will freeze and thaw. Do you ever plant more than one type of seed in a jug? Winter Sowers Discussion Group. What a timely re-mention in your email! Happy New Year! I winter-sowed some seeds today!!! Winter sowing sounds like a plan that I can manage. But believe me your winter gardening is the best way in my opinion so I will try other other labels this year and even if they fade, it is still worth it! Ventilation is the key to preventing excess heat from building up in the greenhouse, and baking the seeds to death. They are perfect for winter sowing. You can plant the more tender type plant seeds in early spring (when signs of warming weather appear), like peppers, zinnias, etc. Many other scavenged and recycled containers work too. But not to worry — if you plant your seeds in winter, Nature will usually handle the watering chores for you. Select a location that is safe from strong wind, but where sun, rain and snow will be freely admitted. Screwdriver or nail for poking holes in … Saving up my milk jugs!Hope you are having a nice start to the holidays. LOVE it! Hi Kevin! I’ve taken over my kitchen with my mini greenhouse assembly line. Posted on March 17, 2013 by Nana's House and Garden. Water from the bottom, as described in this post. Basically you take […], […] but that does not mean I can’t start seeds. I have a mini indoor greenhouse. Most them died after I planted them, Yarrow and a few sage survived , due not harden off properly. I’m really excited to have found your website. which vegetables are not ideal for this? I’m glad I found you site! In your green house this should make several little individual plants that could be easily moved without so much root disturbance. He also lives in Zone 5, but in New York state. Seeds sown outdoors in mini-greenhouses always grow up to be stronger and healthier than those started indoors. Any suggestions would be appreciated…it was lots of work with no results two years in a row. A lot of people have complimented the garden as they walk by, so I am encouraged! Hi Kat – I order most of my seeds via mail-order. Much improved upon over my method. Will the containers overheat in this weather. Thx for being patient! We didn’t have any luck last year. Dana – What a great suggestion. I successfully sowed garlic chives, parsley, mint, sweet alyssum, lettuces, zinnias, marigolds, morning glory, nasturtiums, and much more. - Indiana Pastor's Wife. I think you will love this method of seed-sowing in the snow. I forgot to say zone 6b Winchester Va. Russ. And apparently cabbages, too? This method is nothing less than a gift to humanity. Basically you take […], […] in March, I started an experiment called Winter Sowing. Thanks for all the info. Get my email updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel. 1989 School Street ), and bags of soil in the garage that never made it to the shed. The only downside to winter-sowing is that it's highly addictive. vinegar jugs. Kevin- how many seeds per jug? I love your website. ty!!!!!! One problem I have. This is so ingenious! Most of these seeds won’t pop up until the weather warms, but at least you’ll have them planted. I have tried this for two years with little to no success . You can find more instruction on hagardenforthehouse.com […], […]  Remember how I was so excited about the potential of winter sowing? I’d like to know if this method is recommended for California, zone 9, where we have much milder winters. But then I get caught up in other garden chores. Hi Kara – In January or February, you can start all of your perennials and also any annuals which tend to reseed themselves in your zone. It is essential to use a light, fluffy, well-draining potting mixture. I want to drink all my milk and soda!! Now to find some milk jugs . This article provides clear idea designed for the new visitors of blogging, that truly how to do running a Hi Dori – Whatever containers you use, make sure they have drainage in the bottom. I try, but, am not very successful. It doesn't matter if temperatures fluctuate. Or use some of those plastic boxes with their own hinged lids that you get in the grocery store when you buy donuts or pre-washed salad greens? No hurry for the veggies — here in cold zone 5-b, I winter-sow them in March. Lisa – Great idea, get the kids involved! Wonderful stuff, just excellent! a FB friend posted this article . I’m saving water jugs to start my seeds. When you use the winter sowing method you can small greenhouse and natural weather elements to germinate your seeds. It was so lovely. I can see this working. I LOVE YOU, KEVIN! Even with our short winters it gives us a gardening boost to play with soil and seeds in January. I thought this might make the gift more exotic in Maine (zone 5B, coastal and southern). I don’t have much to report – I just wanted to let you know how excited I am about this winter sowing project. You can also start […], […] While I’m lovin’ the winter weather, I’m also preparing for SPRING!! But there are worse habits, right? Can’t wait until Spring to discover all of the new plants. This is how to Winter Sow without the plastic jugs, using plastic storage bins and regular nursery pots. I have not done an update on them because of the 15 or so jugs I have outside, only one has any […], […] was not warm enough but as soon as it warmed up, the warm-weather seeds did, indeed, sprout…just like the blogger said. AgNIC Partner. Nothing grew last year except for the green beans. Indianapolis,IN. Hi Laura – This will be a winter to remember! They came up a couple of week later and even though it snowed on them a couple of time, they were great. The soil is also a problem, looks like the town was built on a giant rock. Can I start it using this method? We are in Illinois (zone 5b, I think) All of the containers have sprouted. I tried it last year. Drat… I forgot to tell you that I live in zone 5. Just be sure to credit me and this website, okay? And learning all about winter-sowing. I followed your plan last winter. This will be the perfect project to try. Here are the basic steps to winter sowing: Reclaim from your recycling bin clear or transparent plastic containers such as 1-gallon milk jugs and 2-liter soda bottles. Use a larger strip of tape completely around to close up the container. The quickest way I found to punch the holes is a soldering iron. The seeds are planted in damp soil, then the containers are set outside. All of these can be winter-sown. I do need to find boxes to hold the milk jugs, and they are way too expensive to buy new and proceed to drill or melt holse in them. Cary – you are SO not a pest! Early Spring Back to Eden Garden Update | Gardening Without... https://www.agardenforthehouse.com/2012/11/winter-sowing-101-6/. Cut jugs and bottles three-quarters of the way around to create a hinged opening. You have to tell them you don’t want them crushed as apparently that is the local way of trashing them, they crush them so they don’t take up as much space. Consequently, plant all of your perennials and hardy annuals while it is still very much winter. Is this a good idea for seed starting? Thank you, again, for all the encouragement. More details in this post: Transplanting Winter-Sown Seedlings. COPYRIGHT © 2009 - 2019 | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | KEVIN LEE JACOBS. I put some hay bales out in a rectangle shape then laid two windows over the top. Thank you for all your wonderful advice. I planted tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and other warm-season fare last week (circa Apr 29) and I’m in zone 5 (Colorado – last frost date = May 24). Re-close tops at dusk. I read about using different clear plastic containers. Any articles or feedback on that Kevin? Happy New Year! Collards and broccoli, a month later. Kevin, how far north will winter sowing work. Thank you so much for this great bit of information!! One thing that was not clear is if I should add any water to the soil/seeds after potting them in the jugs. I’m off to the recycling center to turn my yard into a field of mini greenhouses!!! I am just wondering how easy it is to transplant into the garden in the Spring. I’m curious about watering… my jugs are out and seeds have sprouted (Hooray!) Do you think i have to tape the top of the carton back on? This is the time to check for water. Right here is the perfect site for anyone who wants to find out about this topic. Property Management Companies South Bay says. I know I am rather late, but I would love to get ideas for this winter. So many beautiful plants for a fraction of my typical expense, not to mention labor! Like many others, I spend a small fortune at the nurseries for annuals and perennials each year. How would this change for me as far as winter sowing? Milk or water jugs work well, or you can use 1-liter soda bottles or similar containers. Woah! What part of the country do you live? Move the whole thing into the garden since the paper should rot as the plant roots grow down. Thankfully there is a lilac bush on the property but that is about it! Keep in mind that winter-sowing is not an exact science…. You leave them outside the entire time, through all conditions including freezing temperatures. Thanks! I spent a lot of time trying to find what zone we live in. Wait until March to plant tender annuals. Just wondering if the size of the container matters ? Winter sowing has the added benefit of producing tough plants that have experienced the ultimate in hardening off. Did I overreact? Thanks again for this great method! Baby plants came through 2 months 10 days after planting! But certain perennials do. SO easy. Before going to a garden center to get seeds or purchase through a mail order catalog, Pretty Please, take a look at: Please help me Kevin and tell me which vegs you’d plant now. Gently pat the mix down, so that seeds and soil make good contact. They will go outside in a little while after they drain a bit. I successfully sowed lettuces, garlic chives, parsley, mint, marigolds, zinnias, morning glory, sweet alyssum, and many others. I’m trying it this year and can’t wait to see the results this spring. We are in zone 3b and I wonder if you have any advice about the time to plant here. To get started with winter sowing, you’ll need supplies you probably have around the house. And…since you are a winter-sower, would you mind clicking on this post so you can tell us what you grew this year? Those varieties needing “stratification”, the freeze and thaw cycles, will readily germinate in the jugs (when they don’t grow in my seedling trays inside the house). However, if your temperatures are particularly mild then — meaning no below-freezing nights — any seeds which require cold-stratification will likely fail. I bet I probably have 20 milk jugs in the garage. Apparently, one can also sow grass seed in late winter before a snow fall. Tomatoes now? Also, is watering unnecessary until the seeds germinate? Kevin, I’ve been hoping you would post this again. Thanks, Kevin! Those flowers wilted today, BUT, with the snow on the ground there are green bulb shoots peeking out of the ground. Remove the cap; you will not need it again. I just planted some seeds from my England trip last year as well as tomatoes. 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