Clear plastic garbage bag or Saran wrap with a string tied around the pot works like a charm. Last year I made mini low greenhouses: 4 rebar (2 at each end), 2 hola hoops taken apart (dollar store), large clear plastic garbage bag cut down one side and the bottom, sealed and attached using large clips (dollar store). I will definitely be doing that again this year. I love experimenting each year. Happy gardening veryone and stay safe! 🇨🇦🌞🌻🐞
You are not the last person to hear about winter sowing. I must be! Eight years after you posted this video. I first learned about it a mere month ago. Have I been living on the moon?? Anyway, I am all gung ho to get started here in Nova Scotia.
Great idea with the domes. I also do winter sowing but I use milk jugs. So far, I’ve sowed 140 milk jugs. The other thing you can use instead of the clear covers is Saran Wrap! Just place it across the top, poke holes in it and it works. I’ve done this with cool whip containers and it works!
Melt a hole in the middle of your clear dome with a soldering iron and push a stick a few inches taller than the bucket and lid right through and down to the bottom of the bucket. That should hold the dome in place. A couple of small cobbles on top if it's really windy will help too. The wood will just blow off. If you want to plant in the middle, just offset the stick or have more than one at the edges. I'm just trying to figure out the optimum time to winter sow in Scotland and think I'll leave it for for at least a couple of months. Our last frost/outdoor planting safe date is usually around the end of May/beginning of June.
Great tips! Remember with WS we put them out in dead of winter. Your coldest time. Definitly dont wait til last frost. The seeds WANT to be out in the cold and weather extremes. Thats part of what hardens the plants. 😁
I was going to suggest to take the lid that comes with the bucket and cut out the circle to the rim then glue your clear dome to it that way it wont blow away. I think your plants are awesome by the way.
*Another good source for "strong domes" is to go to the real Dollar stores* _where everything is $1._ *You can get many type of clear serving or chip bowls (round and square shaped) that can be turned upside down and used as a dome.* l have seen folks use an old hand-held soldering iron to "make" the drainage holes. _Warning: it burns a hole & has an odor...Do outside!_
Great ideas.this year I planted in pots, put wire over,then clear plastic bag,then more wire. The rain was pushing down plastic, so added the wire under, to not smash kale etc coming up.used stake to help secure in place the wire.take care.
I realy think your container idea for winter sowing is genius. The domes you are using are actually called plant saucers and come in a lot of different sizes and can be found at most garden centers and sometimes flower shops.
Sheryl, I do lots of winter sowing (pots & open ground raised beds) for years and the results are amazing. I live in NY and I start sowing these seeds during the coldest months of January, February & March: lettuce/spinach/radish/wild flower mix, etc. There are about 5-10 super sunny days with soft soil in January & February here and I sow seeds on those days. They need to be covered with soil but no need to be watered at all. They sprout a bit on warm days in March but never take off until mid April when temperatures are stable. They are amazingly programmed. Many people do not know this garden secret. I'd like to upload my work in a few years when I have more free time & energy. Thank you for this nice video.
that's very interesting. The seeds that you grow in open soil may grow ever bigger and faster if you place a dome over them (with holes) we call that No Transplant Winter Sowing. NTWS it can be done in the ground, in 5 G buckets, in grow tubs, anywhere you can place a dome. Then the seeds just sprout when the temps are right. Are you in my WS group in FB? If not, come join us! link above. We are getting ready for the most fun time of year! :)
My research shows that fabric landscape bags, cheap and easy to make, work better than solid containers. I'm going to combine both techniques using the solid bucket to hold the dome, taped down in 2 places with a piece of duct tape for easy on and off. Then when the seedlings are mature and no longer need the dome I'll ditch the white buckets for better air circulation and root growth. Should work. Been enjoying your videos. This is SO addictive!
Brilliant use of winter sowing idea. Isn't gardening the very best fun that all can do their own way, and have terrific success! Thanks, Sheryl for all you do!
Love you gardening. Years ago I got kicked out of the winter sewing group because I was doing the direct sewing and they said that that wasn't winter sewing anyway. So I was going to make a suggestion to you when you don't have a lid that will fit your container why not just use like Saran wrap or maybe the clear plastic and then find a piece of string or something just to tie it on and then you can poke holes on it for the rain water and the vent and everything.
It wasn't my group you got kicked of. We arent dictators! It's another group that kicks people out regularly. Come join mine!! Link above. Its a good Q and it CAN work. the issues are ... over time it blows away or more likely it tears and you lose the moist greenhouse effect. Also there is the headroom issue. With a dome, you get that extra 4-6 inches to grow. If you used plastic you could drop the soil level in buckets to get the growth height.
We are a Winter Sowing group, but we are also a food growing group so its ok to discuss other methods. But we do emphasize WS because its our fav and it works so well! But Direct Sow is definitely a great method as well
Just a suggestion, could you just fill the buckets to a lower level and then just tie some plastic sheeting over the top to avoid having to add the transparent dome? It would be cheaper, use less plastic and be lighter to move around. Some of those plants would be happy enough in a bit less soil I think. I love the video by the way.
@@seekerofwisdom100 I use Styrofoam Boxes, cut out 3/4 of the lid, wrap 3 times in Sarah Wrap and cut holes in the wrap and in the bottom of the Boxes. You do want some moisture to get in to water the plant and for air flow. This is my 4th year and wrapping 3 times works the best for insulation (hot house affect) and it does not fall apart or sink with the heavy snowfalls.
@@seekerofwisdom100 I am using that method,I just secure the plastic with the rubber, punch few small holes by the needle to have air It works well in every sawing not only winter sawing 💐
I started covering the seeds by the plastic firstly to save the seeds from the birds Just secure with the rubber bands and pinch some holes for the air
I love winter sowing! I start mine after Christmas here in Arkansas zone 7a-b. Our frost free day is April 15, so sometime I use this method for sowing annual herbs and flowers in March. So its no longer "winter-sowing", but the method works great and makes life so easy. I work in a dialysis clinic and we get electrolytes in heavy plastic jugs, so we have scads of them free for the taking, and they are safe to use.
I think I'm going to try this in the large containers, I love growing in containers. I seem to always have to move a few things around 🌱 Blessings from B.C. Canada🇨🇦
Just to let you know, I followed your advice and started some seeds outdoors, it's still cold here in UK with some night frosts, but I'm pleased to tell you they are all coming up and not looking 'leggy' at all. I'll continue with this method now. Thank you.
+Frugality from Weans Frugal World oh that is SOOO great you're getting some good results with the Winter Sowing method. It's perfect for starting in the cold. There is no temperature too cold for this method. Keep me posted on your results!! Sheryl :)
Enjoyed this, thank you and started my stuff this week, Zone 4, 2500 ft elev. in eastern Washington state. We still have snow on the ground. Very excited to see the results.
They look like those plastic covers that bakeries use to cover cakes or delie's use to cover cheese, or party trays. Might have to go buy a cake. Thanks for the video.
No, they are not but those could work too. Anything to contain the moisture over the soil with at least 4-6 inches of headroom for seedling growth. I use plastic plant saucers. You can find them at Home Depot or at my Amaxon store at www.amazon.com/shop/juicinggardenersherylmann
While I was sitting here watching the video an idea came. If you have lids which I do, I also am growing using 18 gallon totes that also come with lids, that I don’t use or have thrown out, you could cut a large hole close to the rim place plastic wrap and place the lid on top. It would keep the plastic wrap down and it’s something you may already have. I have oodles of lids. I’m going to try this. I only wish I had known this even a few days ago bc I’m in central Texas in the middle of this cold nightmare where we won’t get above 30 for a week. 7 degrees tonight. My buckets and totes are frozen solid which I have onions potatoes and garlic. I hope I don’t lose them. This is rare to be like this for so long a period. Great idea and I’m going to try this. Subbed
I found your TH-cam many years ago and I like the idea of winter showing but I didn't like the idea of doing it in the jugs and then transplanting so after I found your site I started doing what you're talking about and I called it direct winter sowing. I'm turning my front yard and my backyard all into a vegetable garden just got two loads of wood chips delivered. This is my plan for direct winter sewing this year.I plan on making seed mats out of paper towels and what I'll do is I'll make my glue with flour and water equal parts and I'll take a tomato seed and put in the center of the paper towel and then I'm going to plant some marigold seeds and radish seeds and carrot seeds around the tomato Seed put another layer of paper towel on top wipe it down and then I'm going to plant that in my garden and put my water bottle with the bottom cut out over it. I think this will be a combination of scattering my vegetables all throughout my garden instead of planting them in one location along with companion planting what do you think about this feel free to email me and tell me your thoughts. I belong to a Facebook group winter sewing and I have one member that's starting to complain to me that what I'm doing is not winter sewing I haven't given up on her yet.
I think your idea is interesting but may be overkill. You don't need to make the seed paper. Just sow the seeds well in the ground and cover with your jug and secure it to the group well, top off for air and water. Don't try and convince them about the DWS OR NTWS. They are not open to other versions of WS. Good luck!
The only reason why I talk about making the seed mats it's because of my health. I can't stand very long and it's hard for me to bend over and work. Using paper towels I can set at the table in the house and I can lay out my seeds the way I want them and then all I have to do is just take the paper towel out and lay it down and put soil.
This is absolutely brilliant! I'm writing from Australia here and we certainly don't have winters like you do in the Midwest, but nonetheless less, our winters are still too cold for all summer-specific vegetables, so I'm definitely going to try this. I like the idea of doing more and more pot and tub planting. Thanks so much, about to binge on your other videos.
Ms Mann, Hallow. I , because of you and your videos on Winter Sowing have to provide you with something back. Those Sam’s containers come with seal able lids which they may give you. If you cut the inner aspect of this lid out , lock on some clear plastic wrap over the hole. You’ll have a perfect “winter sowing “ container all the same size, just leave space for plant growth. I have Used them and they work just fine. Thank you for your videos.
Great! I’ve started seeding in large water jugs. In three days all seeds sprouted! I’m just venturing into seedlings and love learning, specially as I’m only a plant lover...ah, I live in the Balearic Islands where winters are not severely cold. Thanks. You are fun.
3 gallons. They were frosting buckets from the pastry dept at Sam's Club. They were free years ago. They may charge now. They've lasted quite a few years. :)
Love your videos just found them about 2 days ago... Love that you share links below videos helps to know how to find lids where to buy soil so much more thanks a million.
thanks much for watching my videos, Linda. I'm glad you like the links too. I always want to go right to the links after watching anyones videos to find what they were talking about. I also appreciate you shopping in my Sheryl's Grow Mart when you can. astore.amazon.com/veggiewintersowing-20 See you in the Veggie Winter Sowing group! Sheryl
I try many different ways to get my seeds to grow, with less work from me, and vetter plants over-all. I tried starting seeds inside and doing the in-out thing, it did not work great, mostly bc it is very windy here, and I do not have a south fac8ng window to work with. I use 5gal buckets to plant in, for the most part I find they are not really big enough to grow the best vegetable like tomatoes😢, peppers do okay, onions done well, 4 to a bucket. Nut I am kind of a lazy type gardener, I d9nt want to work my trip off, I am already disabled, no need to make it crippled. And I have minimal funds to spend, and minimal tools, and a hobo fence to work with. Chickens, cats dogs and a goat, not counting the wild animals. I have mean learning to save my own seeds, to save money. And in hope of having strong plants
Since I just happened to come across your link on winter sowing I am giving it a try. As of yet nothing has grown but it has only been 2 weeks since I sowed the seeds. I hope to get some results soon. thanks for your info on winter sowing.
Hi Eleanor, it's way too soo to expect them to germinate in a normal winter. Many times I"ve put them in Feb or Mar and have seen nothing for 6 weeks or so! They are hibernating until the perfect moment mother nature is ready for them to sprout. This is why our freaky warm winter has been sprouting some seeds to early then they freeze and can die. So you don't WANT them to sprout and then get a freeze. you have to cover them then. be patient, make sure they do'nt need watered, watch regularly and one day out of the blue pretty soon, you'll see sprouts and be beside yourself. :)
Im planning my first winter sowing in Wisconsins finest frozen tundra. Excited to be able to get my hands in dirt before May again. Its excrutiating to have to wait that long to plant anything. I subscribed and will be absorbing your winter sowing videos in the long, cold nights ahead of us. Thank you!
make sure you join our FB group on Winter Sowing. We are coming up to the most fun time of the year! You will be able to get seeds in soil in late Feb, March and April and will have the earliest seedlings of anyone in your area! Keep me posted on how you do! facebook.com/groups/WinterSowing.VegGardeningWithSheryl Sheryl :)
It COULD work. You'd need a bunch of holes in it to let air, rain, snow in. The wind and elements tend to rip plastic which is why we use the harder sturdier domes. Good luck!
While I was sitting here watching the video an idea came. If you have lids which I do, I also am growing using 18 gallon totes that also come with lids, that I don’t use or have thrown out, you could cut a large hole close to the rim place plastic wrap and place the lid on top. It would keep the plastic wrap down and it’s something you may already have. I have oodles of lids. I’m going to try this. I only wish I had known this even a few days ago bc I’m in central Texas in the middle of this cold nightmare where we won’t get above 30 for a week. 7 degrees tonight. My buckets and totes are frozen solid which I have onions potatoes and garlic. I hope I don’t lose them. This is rare to be like this for so long a period
Fantastic, Annie! You will love growing in them. I did put mine up on a cement block and 2 x 4 stand to elevate them. I sit on a little rolly seat and tend to them easily that way. And thank you for shopping at my Amazon Sheryl's Grow Mart link too. I really appreciate you doing that. Keep me posted on how you like them! PS are you Mirium in our Veggie Winter Sowing group? Thanks for letting me know Sheryl :)
It will for a short while but quickly the seedlings will need several more inches of headroom to grow thus our rec for taller domes.you can always find a couple and add them on after the seedlings are growing. :)
These plastic lids work like mini cold frames, or old fashioned garden cloches, which used to be made of glass - which you mentioned toward the end of the video. People who have access to gallon glass jars, like pickle jars, or gallon wine jugs could use them to cover plants in containers, or raised beds, or in the ground. (Of course the bottom would have to be cut off; a nifty gadget is sold that makes that easy).
A pity about the domes. The ones from Amazon are $7.93 each, I live near the ocean in Boston North Shore and will have a go at planting in large jugs for distilled water. Thanks for the advice
+Dr. Tarrin P Lupo thanks so much for your support and for commenting on my videos. I'm in my happy place and time right now. Did you know I have a Veggie Winter Sowing group? you might be interested in joining. there are still a few good weeks to get containers out, even in the warmer climates. Link to join is under any video. Take care, Sheryl :)
my first year of winter sowing, the idea of no transplanting came to me last week....i can use your idea here and the other thing i'm trying...plant hardy plants into freshly tilled soil, i'm putting a water bottle into the soil, probably a couple inches, drop the seed in, top with soil, the seed is protected by the bottle, it's mini greenhouse
Question I grow my peppers in 5 gallon buckets live in north Carolina how early can I sow my seeds using this method usually start seeds 1st of April this year was even later 1st of may this would really give me a good hed start
You can start anytime mid Feb and March. Even into April. If ground is frozen you can still do it by clearing away any weeds, add some good potting mix to top of existing soil, wet it well, add seeds and lightly cover and add your secured, vented dome. Should save you good time!
Great Q's! I usually don't add fertilizer since I use such a good rich potting mix that has compost in it. I use Fox Farms Happy Frog and Ocean Forest. Any good compost based premium mix is good. You won't find them in big box stores. So each year the 5 gallon bucket soil lowers and compacts. I top it off with fresh every year for about 3 years and mix it in. At the 4th year or so, I dump it on a tarp and add a lot more fresh, mix and refill the 5 G bucket. Sometimes I toss all the soil in a raised bed and add ALL NEW FRESH mix to the bucket. Depends on how many I have to do and the costs.
I buy those at Home Depot! I use the to set root pouches in and keep them from drying out. Great idea! I did a similar thing today in my raised bed. I planted seeds and then laid a greenhouse wall piece across it to warm the soul under. Hoping it works well!
solder iron works great but I won't use it due to the toxix plastic fumes. Not putting that in my lungs! if you do it, wear a mask and do it outdoors for sure. Thanks for the tip. I lot of people do use them. I use a drill.
I never thought I would be ever 'tub' envy! I've collected loads of bottles, but am lacking the bigger containers! I'm going to have to raid skips! Best wishes from the UK.
Can I just use a small plastic bin and poke holes in top and bottom? I never see anyone doing this, but it seems like you can plant a lot more seeds this way. Thanks!
Yes you can! but its more of an advanced strategy. there are more issues with the tote version of it, like mold, not enough air circ, not all the plants getting watered etc. Are you in my FB group yet? come join there we have a lot of info on it. One is the main WS group and the other is the No Transplant Winter Sowing group. Hope to see you there! facebook.com/groups/WinterSowing.VegGardeningWithSheryl facebook.com/groups/notransplantwintersowing
Whatever it takes to secure it and hold the warmth in and the dome not to blow away. Tape may not be strong enough in harsh weather but it can work. Watch them. You can sit something on top of them too leaving the vent holes clear. Have fun!
I reuse every year. Each year it drops down maybe a 1/3 so I top off with premium potting mix. Every 3-4 years I dump it in a garden bed and add all fresh mix to the buckets or containers as the nutrients do get used up over time. The first year is the biggest money-wise.
I really like gardening in buckets.... I'm sure this question has been asked but.....have you ever noticed how compacted the soil gets??? Even with perlite?? Am I watering too much???
I am doing one enclosure direct in-the-ground winter sowing as we speak. I am exactly 60 days away from frost free days and hoping to grow some of traditional Pakistani veggies like okra, bitter-melon, tinda or Apple gourd, summer and opo squash, and egg plants. Cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, pole beans and some herbs will also be sown same way. I am using a mix of material like clear water jugs from a dollar store and cake domes, I am going to use a stick or tent peg to hold the medium from blowing away with wind.
+VOTE4TAJ wow that sounds exciting! So we are totally on the same wave length with the direct Winter Sowing. I like your ideas of cake domes but that means I have to eat cakes! LOL and the dollare store is a great idea. I have over 150 containers so I need a lot more domes to get more sown this way. I will always still do traditional Winter Sowing. I haven't heard of a lot of the veg you are growing but would love to see how they turn out! Are you in our Veggie Winter Sowing group yet? Here's the link. would love to have you over there and you can post photos of all your veg growing! great group of folks over there. ~Sheryl :) facebook.com/groups/WinterSowing.VegGardeningWithSheryl
Hi, I just want to share some thing I like and seen/heard. There are some winter's garden idea on pinterest,I have heard it called winter garden. I'm seen some videos on windows boxes which take old windows and some hardware put it on a wooden raise bed or box. Gardener's Supply sell all kind of winter garden and other garden stuff. Also another youtuber, I like is growingyourgreen,he has lots of ideas on soil, plants, etc....but here where I live in Texas it's hard to get everything he put in his soil.
+Alechia Neathery thank you for the interesting tips! That window box idea sounds cool. I have watched growingyourgreens and he's one of the people who taught ME how to grow organic food! Thanks for watching Sheryl :)
Why do some have trays under them, and some do not? Do all the 5 gallon buckets have holes drilled in them, Is there a place to buy predrilled buckets that are not expensive? does it matter where you sit them, on a wire shelf, any table ... can you put a tarp on them during winter and they will be alright till the next year if you do not have a strong arm, LOL Thank you so much for answering!
Love.. Kuddos, subscribed. Totally a container gardenner, and just moved to VT Llike a month ado. In NC I'd be getting ready for transplants and direct sow. Not so in VT. Thanks.
Yes I do! 5-6 holes, maybe 3/8 to 1/4 inch holes. And I usually add one hole an inch up from the bottom on the side in case the bottom holes get clogged.
Hi, Sheryl. I did this and, in fact, for the first time have good radish seedlings. Although their leaves are still tiny, I feel they are very beautiful and healthy, and I know by experiencing this that the seeds need more water than humans could imagine. The agricultural books say that raddishes are easy to grow, however, it didn't seem to me at all.This is an awesome way, especially for radish, carrots, and herbs, which require humidity in the time of germination. This time I used a plastic case for COSTCO cinnamon rolls. But jars, cases, everything is so small, compared to those in the US. When I go shopping recently, I am always on the lookouit for anything with a good plastic case. Ruri Take
+武ルリ Thanks for letting me know about how well your radishes are doing Ruri! I had a tough time growing them my first year. I think my soil was too dense. They need room to spread their roots. Good tip about the watering AND the cinnamon roll container! it's funny we now are constantly on the lookout for containers everywhere we look! Did you see all the welcomes to you in the Winter Sowing Facebook group after I posted your last message to me? Everyone was happy to hear it. Thank you for sharing your results with me and the group! Good to hear from you again! ~Sheryl :)
thank you so much for this awesome video! I have relatives in Ohio. In Columbus. I did a lot of seed swapping last summer and a lot of my swapping was with people in Ohio. I am in zone 4b, twin cities area in MN.
Thank you. Are you trying No Transplant Winter Sowing with the domes or Winter Sowing in the jugs this year? Make sure you come join my Winter Sowing groups to learn more, if you are not already in. We have a great supportive knowledgeable community and tons of gardening and WS info. Hope to see you there! facebook.com/groups/WinterSowing.VegGardeningWithSheryl
Ray is so cool! Thanks for sharing. The spinach seeds came from Italy, but the name is American. Pretty cool. I love carrots!! I haven't gotten many harvests, but I bought a lot of seeds on clearance!
Hi. First all I love all your videos they really help. I have a question about winter sowing. Im using gallon jugs for winter sowing and planted seeds already and it's November. I planted the seeds and some already is coming up and it's in the 30s here. They will die soon but will they come back up this spring?
Hi Larry. So sorry you're not in our group to learn the details of when to start. Please join us at facebook.com/groups/WinterSowing.VegGardeningWithSheryl Re these seeds, if they sprout prematurely then it freezes on them, seedlings/sprouts will most likely die. You want to wait til there are little to no chances of early thaws and refreezes. You didn't mention your area or zone. For most cold zones like 1-6 or 7 they wait til mid Feb to start and can WS all Mar into April. Hot climates like mine in SoCal zone 9b can be WSing now. So if your seeds don't make it you can just add more seeds in Feb, retape and start fresh! Keep me posted and see you in the FB group! Let them know you came from TH-cam Sheryl 😊
I'm in my first winter doing the milk jugs method.
Next year I am adding buckets to the system.
Thank you!
Clear plastic garbage bag or Saran wrap with a string tied around the pot works like a charm. Last year I made mini low greenhouses: 4 rebar (2 at each end), 2 hola hoops taken apart (dollar store), large clear plastic garbage bag cut down one side and the bottom, sealed and attached using large clips (dollar store). I will definitely be doing that again this year. I love experimenting each year. Happy gardening veryone and stay safe! 🇨🇦🌞🌻🐞
I already have plastic sheeting from something else but hula hoops! Thank you!
I love how you get right to the point and talk about what the title says the video is about. Not a lot of yack, yack about something random
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Agreed😂I admit I still went almost to end to where the domes actually came in. Could- a said in few minutes instead of showing all things she planted.
You are not the last person to hear about winter sowing. I must be! Eight years after you posted this video. I first learned about it a mere month ago. Have I been living on the moon?? Anyway, I am all gung ho to get started here in Nova Scotia.
Great idea with the domes. I also do winter sowing but I use milk jugs. So far, I’ve sowed 140 milk jugs. The other thing you can use instead of the clear covers is Saran Wrap! Just place it across the top, poke holes in it and it works. I’ve done this with cool whip containers and it works!
Good to know...thanks....doesnt give any room to grow but in a pinch.
Melt a hole in the middle of your clear dome with a soldering iron and push a stick a few inches taller than the bucket and lid right through and down to the bottom of the bucket. That should hold the dome in place. A couple of small cobbles on top if it's really windy will help too. The wood will just blow off. If you want to plant in the middle, just offset the stick or have more than one at the edges. I'm just trying to figure out the optimum time to winter sow in Scotland and think I'll leave it for for at least a couple of months. Our last frost/outdoor planting safe date is usually around the end of May/beginning of June.
Great tips! Remember with WS we put them out in dead of winter. Your coldest time. Definitly dont wait til last frost. The seeds WANT to be out in the cold and weather extremes. Thats part of what hardens the plants. 😁
I was going to suggest to take the lid that comes with the bucket and cut out the circle to the rim then glue your clear dome to it that way it wont blow away. I think your plants are awesome by the way.
What a great idea!
Enjoyed your video, on winter sowing melons, I am in Kentucky
Thanks for sharing
*Another good source for "strong domes" is to go to the real Dollar stores* _where everything is $1._ *You can get many type of clear serving or chip bowls (round and square shaped) that can be turned upside down and used as a dome.*
l have seen folks use an old hand-held soldering iron to "make" the drainage holes. _Warning: it burns a hole & has an odor...Do outside!_
Great ideas.this year I planted in pots, put wire over,then clear plastic bag,then more wire. The rain was pushing down plastic, so added the wire under, to not smash kale etc coming up.used stake to help secure in place the wire.take care.
Found some good domes . Ready to go with my direct winter sowing adventure. Your video is great ! Thank you . Bob .
I realy think your container idea for winter sowing is genius. The domes you are using are actually called plant saucers and come in a lot of different sizes and can be found at most garden centers and sometimes flower shops.
I was wondering where to get the tops
Sheryl, I do lots of winter sowing (pots & open ground raised beds) for years and the results are amazing. I live in NY and I start sowing these seeds during the coldest months of January, February & March: lettuce/spinach/radish/wild flower mix, etc. There are about 5-10 super sunny days with soft soil in January & February here and I sow seeds on those days. They need to be covered with soil but no need to be watered at all. They sprout a bit on warm days in March but never take off until mid April when temperatures are stable. They are amazingly programmed. Many people do not know this garden secret. I'd like to upload my work in a few years when I have more free time & energy. Thank you for this nice video.
that's very interesting. The seeds that you grow in open soil may grow ever bigger and faster if you place a dome over them (with holes) we call that No Transplant Winter Sowing. NTWS it can be done in the ground, in 5 G buckets, in grow tubs, anywhere you can place a dome. Then the seeds just sprout when the temps are right. Are you in my WS group in FB? If not, come join us! link above. We are getting ready for the most fun time of year! :)
My research shows that fabric landscape bags, cheap and easy to make, work better than solid containers. I'm going to combine both techniques using the solid bucket to hold the dome, taped down in 2 places with a piece of duct tape for easy on and off. Then when the seedlings are mature and no longer need the dome I'll ditch the white buckets for better air circulation and root growth. Should work. Been enjoying your videos. This is SO addictive!
That sounds like a great plan! I agree about the excellence of fabric grow bags. I use them way more than buckets now.
Brilliant use of winter sowing idea. Isn't gardening the very best fun that all can do their own way, and have terrific success! Thanks, Sheryl for all you do!
Love you gardening. Years ago I got kicked out of the winter sewing group because I was doing the direct sewing and they said that that wasn't winter sewing anyway.
So I was going to make a suggestion to you when you don't have a lid that will fit your container why not just use like Saran wrap or maybe the clear plastic and then find a piece of string or something just to tie it on and then you can poke holes on it for the rain water and the vent and everything.
It wasn't my group you got kicked of. We arent dictators! It's another group that kicks people out regularly. Come join mine!! Link above.
Its a good Q and it CAN work. the issues are ... over time it blows away or more likely it tears and you lose the moist greenhouse effect. Also there is the headroom issue. With a dome, you get that extra 4-6 inches to grow. If you used plastic you could drop the soil level in buckets to get the growth height.
We are a Winter Sowing group, but we are also a food growing group so its ok to discuss other methods. But we do emphasize WS because its our fav and it works so well! But Direct Sow is definitely a great method as well
Just a suggestion, could you just fill the buckets to a lower level and then just tie some plastic sheeting over the top to avoid having to add the transparent dome? It would be cheaper, use less plastic and be lighter to move around. Some of those plants would be happy enough in a bit less soil I think. I love the video by the way.
Thank you!! I can definitely do this modification
But what about moisture getting in?
@@seekerofwisdom100 I use Styrofoam Boxes, cut out 3/4 of the lid, wrap 3 times in Sarah Wrap and cut holes in the wrap and in the bottom of the Boxes. You do want some moisture to get in to water the plant and for air flow. This is my 4th year and wrapping 3 times works the best for insulation (hot house affect) and it does not fall apart or sink with the heavy snowfalls.
@@seekerofwisdom100 I am using that method,I just secure the plastic with the rubber, punch few small holes by the needle to have air
It works well in every sawing not only winter sawing 💐
I started covering the seeds by the plastic firstly to save the seeds from the birds
Just secure with the rubber bands and pinch some holes for the air
I love winter sowing! I start mine after Christmas here in Arkansas zone 7a-b. Our frost free day is April 15, so sometime I use this method for sowing annual herbs and flowers in March. So its no longer "winter-sowing", but the method works great and makes life so easy. I work in a dialysis clinic and we get electrolytes in heavy plastic jugs, so we have scads of them free for the taking, and they are safe to use.
I've been wondering how I could plant seeds early since there's no room in my house to do that. Your video gave me the answer - thank you.
Hello. I've never seen this before. I'll be sure to try some winter sowing. Nice vid. Thanks
I just discovered winter sowing, and your channel! You have a wealth of information and I'm enjoying binge watching. Thank you!!
Me too
I think I'm going to try this in the large containers, I love growing in containers. I seem to always have to move a few things around 🌱 Blessings from B.C. Canada🇨🇦
Thank you for showing/telling how many seeds you plant!
Just to let you know, I followed your advice and started some seeds outdoors, it's still cold here in UK with some night frosts, but I'm pleased to tell you they are all coming up and not looking 'leggy' at all.
I'll continue with this method now. Thank you.
+Frugality from Weans Frugal World oh that is SOOO great you're getting some good results with the Winter Sowing method. It's perfect for starting in the cold. There is no temperature too cold for this method. Keep me posted on your results!!
Sheryl
:)
Enjoyed this, thank you and started my stuff this week, Zone 4, 2500 ft elev. in eastern Washington state. We still have snow on the ground. Very excited to see the results.
They look like those plastic covers that bakeries use to cover cakes or delie's use to cover cheese, or party trays. Might have to go buy a cake.
Thanks for the video.
No, they are not but those could work too. Anything to contain the moisture over the soil with at least 4-6 inches of headroom for seedling growth. I use plastic plant saucers. You can find them at Home Depot or at my Amaxon store at www.amazon.com/shop/juicinggardenersherylmann
maybe drill holes in bucket and dome and secure with bread ties. love the idea of direct winter sow!
Love that idea!
Pipe cleaners work too if you need longer
Nice video. Thanks. I’ve never gardened before and I am looking forward to trying this. Do you have drainage holes in the bottom of the buckets?
While I was sitting here watching the video an idea came. If you have lids which I do, I also am growing using 18 gallon totes that also come with lids, that I don’t use or have thrown out, you could cut a large hole close to the rim place plastic wrap and place the lid on top. It would keep the plastic wrap down and it’s something you may already have. I have oodles of lids. I’m going to try this. I only wish I had known this even a few days ago bc I’m in central Texas in the middle of this cold nightmare where we won’t get above 30 for a week. 7 degrees tonight. My buckets and totes are frozen solid which I have onions potatoes and garlic. I hope I don’t lose them. This is rare to be like this for so long a period. Great idea and I’m going to try this. Subbed
I found your TH-cam many years ago and I like the idea of winter showing but I didn't like the idea of doing it in the jugs and then transplanting so after I found your site I started doing what you're talking about and I called it direct winter sowing. I'm turning my front yard and my backyard all into a vegetable garden just got two loads of wood chips delivered.
This is my plan for direct winter sewing this year.I plan on making seed mats out of paper towels and what I'll do is I'll make my glue with flour and water equal parts and I'll take a tomato seed and put in the center of the paper towel and then I'm going to plant some marigold seeds and radish seeds and carrot seeds around the tomato Seed put another layer of paper towel on top wipe it down and then I'm going to plant that in my garden and put my water bottle with the bottom cut out over it. I think this will be a combination of scattering my vegetables all throughout my garden instead of planting them in one location along with companion planting what do you think about this feel free to email me and tell me your thoughts. I belong to a Facebook group winter sewing and I have one member that's starting to complain to me that what I'm doing is not winter sewing I haven't given up on her yet.
I think your idea is interesting but may be overkill. You don't need to make the seed paper. Just sow the seeds well in the ground and cover with your jug and secure it to the group well, top off for air and water.
Don't try and convince them about the DWS OR NTWS. They are not open to other versions of WS. Good luck!
The only reason why I talk about making the seed mats it's because of my health. I can't stand very long and it's hard for me to bend over and work. Using paper towels I can set at the table in the house and I can lay out my seeds the way I want them and then all I have to do is just take the paper towel out and lay it down and put soil.
This is absolutely brilliant! I'm writing from Australia here and we certainly don't have winters like you do in the Midwest, but nonetheless less, our winters are still too cold for all summer-specific vegetables, so I'm definitely going to try this. I like the idea of doing more and more pot and tub planting. Thanks so much, about to binge on your other videos.
Make sure you join our WS and NTWS groups! Link at top. Keep me posted how you do :)
Are holes in the bottom of the buckets?
Yes 4-6 holes for drainage.
I live in Cleveland! Yeah another person that really gets my weather 😍
Ms Mann, Hallow. I , because of you and your videos on Winter Sowing have to provide you with something back. Those Sam’s containers come with seal able lids which they may give you.
If you cut the inner aspect of this lid out , lock on some clear plastic wrap over the hole. You’ll have a perfect “winter sowing “ container all the same size, just leave space for plant growth. I have Used them and they work just fine. Thank you for your videos.
Great! I’ve started seeding in large water jugs. In three days all seeds sprouted!
I’m just venturing into seedlings and love learning, specially as I’m only a plant lover...ah, I live in the Balearic Islands where winters are not severely cold.
Thanks. You are fun.
Where did you get the buckets? What size is that?
3 gallons. They were frosting buckets from the pastry dept at Sam's Club. They were free years ago. They may charge now. They've lasted quite a few years. :)
I found them at Ricks Garden in Colorado Springs.
Love your videos just found them about 2 days ago... Love that you share links below videos helps to know how to find lids where to buy soil so much more thanks a million.
thanks much for watching my videos, Linda. I'm glad you like the links too. I always want to go right to the links after watching anyones videos to find what they were talking about. I also appreciate you shopping in my Sheryl's Grow Mart when you can. astore.amazon.com/veggiewintersowing-20
See you in the Veggie Winter Sowing group!
Sheryl
I try many different ways to get my seeds to grow, with less work from me, and vetter plants over-all. I tried starting seeds inside and doing the in-out thing, it did not work great, mostly bc it is very windy here, and I do not have a south fac8ng window to work with. I use 5gal buckets to plant in, for the most part I find they are not really big enough to grow the best vegetable like tomatoes😢, peppers do okay, onions done well, 4 to a bucket. Nut I am kind of a lazy type gardener, I d9nt want to work my trip off, I am already disabled, no need to make it crippled. And I have minimal funds to spend, and minimal tools, and a hobo fence to work with. Chickens, cats dogs and a goat, not counting the wild animals. I have mean learning to save my own seeds, to save money. And in hope of having strong plants
Since I just happened to come across your link on winter sowing I am giving it a try. As of yet nothing has grown but it has only been 2 weeks since I sowed the seeds. I hope to get some results soon. thanks for your info on winter sowing.
Hi Eleanor, it's way too soo to expect them to germinate in a normal winter. Many times I"ve put them in Feb or Mar and have seen nothing for 6 weeks or so! They are hibernating until the perfect moment mother nature is ready for them to sprout. This is why our freaky warm winter has been sprouting some seeds to early then they freeze and can die. So you don't WANT them to sprout and then get a freeze. you have to cover them then. be patient, make sure they do'nt need watered, watch regularly and one day out of the blue pretty soon, you'll see sprouts and be beside yourself. :)
Thanks, very helpful info. 🌼🌺🌸 you have announcer's/radio voice - another talent you have, Thanks again🌸🌼🌹
Im planning my first winter sowing in Wisconsins finest frozen tundra. Excited to be able to get my hands in dirt before May again. Its excrutiating to have to wait that long to plant anything. I subscribed and will be absorbing your winter sowing videos in the long, cold nights ahead of us. Thank you!
make sure you join our FB group on Winter Sowing. We are coming up to the most fun time of the year! You will be able to get seeds in soil in late Feb, March and April and will have the earliest seedlings of anyone in your area! Keep me posted on how you do!
facebook.com/groups/WinterSowing.VegGardeningWithSheryl
Sheryl :)
Good thing l learned from you thank you l know that cold weather what to do know
I like this idea. I wonder if I could cover the top with visqueene and. Tie it on with elastic? I will try it and let you know.
It COULD work. You'd need a bunch of holes in it to let air, rain, snow in. The wind and elements tend to rip plastic which is why we use the harder sturdier domes. Good luck!
While I was sitting here watching the video an idea came. If you have lids which I do, I also am growing using 18 gallon totes that also come with lids, that I don’t use or have thrown out, you could cut a large hole close to the rim place plastic wrap and place the lid on top. It would keep the plastic wrap down and it’s something you may already have. I have oodles of lids. I’m going to try this. I only wish I had known this even a few days ago bc I’m in central Texas in the middle of this cold nightmare where we won’t get above 30 for a week. 7 degrees tonight. My buckets and totes are frozen solid which I have onions potatoes and garlic. I hope I don’t lose them. This is rare to be like this for so long a period
I am watch every plants video l like grow lots of plants every year
I like how quick you talk
Well thats refreshing thanks! All I usually hear is to slow down haha
beautiful Voice Sheryl, thank you
So glad I found you! This video has answered so many questions for me. I'm "just down the road" in Columbus 😁
Oh good. I'm in Southern CA now still WSing! :)
@@JuicingGardener Yes. I now see that vid was 5 years ago 🤦🏾♀️😂. Still, your content is just what I needto help me get started
I have never done winter direct sowing but thank you for the suggestions. This will be my first year.
Just ordered some super tubs and domes. I'm so excited!
Fantastic, Annie! You will love growing in them. I did put mine up on a cement block and 2 x 4 stand to elevate them. I sit on a little rolly seat and tend to them easily that way. And thank you for shopping at my Amazon Sheryl's Grow Mart link too. I really appreciate you doing that. Keep me posted on how you like them!
PS are you Mirium in our Veggie Winter Sowing group?
Thanks for letting me know
Sheryl
:)
I used shrink wrap on the top of my pot and put a few holes in it. I hope this works
It will for a short while but quickly the seedlings will need several more inches of headroom to grow thus our rec for taller domes.you can always find a couple and add them on after the seedlings are growing. :)
Snow in late May. - 1992 - June 23 - 1400 hrs, have a picture - of snow and snowing on my lawn!
These plastic lids work like mini cold frames, or old fashioned garden cloches, which used to be made of glass - which you mentioned toward the end of the video.
People who have access to gallon glass jars, like pickle jars, or gallon wine jugs could use them to cover plants in containers, or raised beds, or in the ground. (Of course the bottom would have to be cut off; a nifty gadget is sold that makes that easy).
Loved the hi fashion moment u had with avant-garde😉
Great idea. Thanks for sharing!
+Hugh Janus As always, I appreciate you watching and being there, Hugh. Have a great week getting ready for spring! Take care,
Sheryl :)
A pity about the domes. The ones from Amazon are $7.93 each, I live near the ocean in Boston North Shore and will have a go at planting in large jugs for distilled water. Thanks for the advice
Margaret, someone said to use Saran Wrap , punch holes.
I'm planning to cut the bottoms from water jugs and set them over seeds in the garden.
I think l will do this next time. Thank you. We got like 17 inches of snow and still hasn’t melted. So this is great can’t walk out in my yard yet.
Your ideas are awesome, they look great.
+Dr. Tarrin P Lupo thanks so much for your support and for commenting on my videos. I'm in my happy place and time right now. Did you know I have a Veggie Winter Sowing group? you might be interested in joining. there are still a few good weeks to get containers out, even in the warmer climates. Link to join is under any video. Take care,
Sheryl :)
my first year of winter sowing, the idea of no transplanting came to me last week....i can use your idea here and the other thing i'm trying...plant hardy plants into freshly tilled soil, i'm putting a water bottle into the soil, probably a couple inches, drop the seed in, top with soil, the seed is protected by the bottle, it's mini greenhouse
Hi I am very new to this ! Thx !😍
Question I grow my peppers in 5 gallon buckets live in north Carolina how early can I sow my seeds using this method usually start seeds 1st of April this year was even later 1st of may this would really give me a good hed start
You can start anytime mid Feb and March. Even into April. If ground is frozen you can still do it by clearing away any weeds, add some good potting mix to top of existing soil, wet it well, add seeds and lightly cover and add your secured, vented dome. Should save you good time!
I've done this to start flowers I used black planters it worked great like a mini green house
Do you add fertilizer or compost at the bottom? If not, how do you add later since this is their permanent home?
Great Q's! I usually don't add fertilizer since I use such a good rich potting mix that has compost in it. I use Fox Farms Happy Frog and Ocean Forest. Any good compost based premium mix is good. You won't find them in big box stores. So each year the 5 gallon bucket soil lowers and compacts. I top it off with fresh every year for about 3 years and mix it in. At the 4th year or so, I dump it on a tarp and add a lot more fresh, mix and refill the 5 G bucket. Sometimes I toss all the soil in a raised bed and add ALL NEW FRESH mix to the bucket. Depends on how many I have to do and the costs.
What is the top diameter on the buckets and the height please? Great video!
I buy those at Home Depot! I use the to set root pouches in and keep them from drying out. Great idea! I did a similar thing today in my raised bed. I planted seeds and then laid a greenhouse wall piece across it to warm the soul under. Hoping it works well!
harbor freight soddering iron. or propane little torch for the holes. i think u will like it better
solder iron works great but I won't use it due to the toxix plastic fumes. Not putting that in my lungs! if you do it, wear a mask and do it outdoors for sure. Thanks for the tip. I lot of people do use them. I use a drill.
I think we will try this method. This is awesome, is it too late to sow?
Not at all!! We are just getting started. In cold zones 1-7 you can WS into April. Join my WS group to learn more. Link above. :)
How about duck tape around the domes? I would use a spray bottle to water through holes.
I never thought I would be ever 'tub' envy! I've collected loads of bottles, but am lacking the bigger containers! I'm going to have to raid skips! Best wishes from the UK.
Wow! Thx for sharing your technique! I’m so excited to implement your suggestions! 👏🏽💚
did some winter sowing last year started small it worked out fine so this year I will sow a lot more seeds
Can I just use a small plastic bin and poke holes in top and bottom? I never see anyone doing this, but it seems like you can plant a lot more seeds this way. Thanks!
Yes you can! but its more of an advanced strategy. there are more issues with the tote version of it, like mold, not enough air circ, not all the plants getting watered etc. Are you in my FB group yet? come join there we have a lot of info on it. One is the main WS group and the other is the No Transplant Winter Sowing group. Hope to see you there! facebook.com/groups/WinterSowing.VegGardeningWithSheryl
facebook.com/groups/notransplantwintersowing
great idea.. Blessings ❤️
Ray is gone from TH-cam sorry to say. I loved him he tried to help everyone.
Oh no! His channel is down? Did he make an official video stating he was leaving? :( I learned a lot from him
Do you recommend taping the domes down in just 2-3 places?
Whatever it takes to secure it and hold the warmth in and the dome not to blow away. Tape may not be strong enough in harsh weather but it can work. Watch them. You can sit something on top of them too leaving the vent holes clear. Have fun!
good information.
Thank you your video is awesome. Thanks for the great advice. I will try it. Blessings 🙏🏾
Thank you , this is awesome...gonna look for these lids. cheers
once you start looking for domes you think of all kinds of ideas. You can also use milk jugs with the bottoms cut off as a dome. Thanks for watching!
I direct sowed this year. Fingers crossed. Loved the video!!
Absolutely love your video, great useful tips, thank you 👌💕
Your voice sounds so familiar to me....happy gardening....
Do you reuse the soil or do you purchase new every year? That’s a lot of potting soil to purchase
I reuse every year. Each year it drops down maybe a 1/3 so I top off with premium potting mix. Every 3-4 years I dump it in a garden bed and add all fresh mix to the buckets or containers as the nutrients do get used up over time. The first year is the biggest money-wise.
I really like gardening in buckets.... I'm sure this question has been asked but.....have you ever noticed how compacted the soil gets???
Even with perlite??
Am I watering too much???
I am doing one enclosure direct in-the-ground winter sowing as we speak. I am exactly 60 days away from frost free days and hoping to grow some of traditional Pakistani veggies like okra, bitter-melon, tinda or Apple gourd, summer and opo squash, and egg plants. Cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, pole beans and some herbs will also be sown same way. I am using a mix of material like clear water jugs from a dollar store and cake domes, I am going to use a stick or tent peg to hold the medium from blowing away with wind.
+VOTE4TAJ wow that sounds exciting! So we are totally on the same wave length with the direct Winter Sowing. I like your ideas of cake domes but that means I have to eat cakes! LOL and the dollare store is a great idea. I have over 150 containers so I need a lot more domes to get more sown this way. I will always still do traditional Winter Sowing. I haven't heard of a lot of the veg you are growing but would love to see how they turn out! Are you in our Veggie Winter Sowing group yet? Here's the link. would love to have you over there and you can post photos of all your veg growing! great group of folks over there. ~Sheryl :)
facebook.com/groups/WinterSowing.VegGardeningWithSheryl
Interesting! Thank you for sharing!
Hi,
I just want to share some thing I like and seen/heard. There are some winter's garden idea on pinterest,I have heard it called winter garden. I'm seen some videos on windows boxes which take old windows and some hardware put it on a wooden raise bed or box.
Gardener's Supply sell all kind of winter garden and other garden stuff. Also another youtuber, I like is growingyourgreen,he has lots of ideas on soil, plants, etc....but here where I live in Texas it's hard to get everything he put in his soil.
+Alechia Neathery thank you for the interesting tips! That window box idea sounds cool. I have watched growingyourgreens and he's one of the people who taught ME how to grow organic food! Thanks for watching
Sheryl
:)
Why do some have trays under them, and some do not? Do all the 5 gallon buckets have holes drilled in them, Is there a place to buy predrilled buckets that are not expensive? does it matter where you sit them, on a wire shelf, any table ... can you put a tarp on them during winter and they will be alright till the next year if you do not have a strong arm, LOL Thank you so much for answering!
Awesome video, thanks for the wonderful explanation. Greetings from Surrey England 🍹🐞🍹
Love.. Kuddos, subscribed. Totally a container gardenner, and just moved to VT Llike a month ado. In NC I'd be getting ready for transplants and direct sow. Not so in VT. Thanks.
So what soil are you filling these 5 gallon buckets with and are tbey full of soil
Do you drill holes in the bottom of the buckets?
Yes I do! 5-6 holes, maybe 3/8 to 1/4 inch holes. And I usually add one hole an inch up from the bottom on the side in case the bottom holes get clogged.
I follow Ray's channel too! Very good info!
Great idea growing in buckets! I've seen people grow carrots and potatoes to full-term in those!
Hi, Sheryl. I did this and, in fact, for the first time have good radish seedlings. Although their leaves are still tiny, I feel they are very beautiful and healthy, and I know by experiencing this that the seeds need more water than humans could imagine. The agricultural books say that raddishes are easy to grow, however, it didn't seem to me at all.This is an awesome way, especially for radish, carrots, and herbs, which require humidity in the time of germination. This time I used a plastic case for COSTCO cinnamon rolls. But jars, cases, everything is so small, compared to those in the US. When I go shopping recently, I am always on the lookouit for anything with a good plastic case. Ruri Take
+武ルリ Thanks for letting me know about how well your radishes are doing Ruri! I had a tough time growing them my first year. I think my soil was too dense. They need room to spread their roots. Good tip about the watering AND the cinnamon roll container! it's funny we now are constantly on the lookout for containers everywhere we look! Did you see all the welcomes to you in the Winter Sowing Facebook group after I posted your last message to me? Everyone was happy to hear it. Thank you for sharing your results with me and the group! Good to hear from you again! ~Sheryl :)
thank you so much for this awesome video! I have relatives in Ohio. In Columbus. I did a lot of seed swapping last summer and a lot of my swapping was with people in Ohio. I am in zone 4b, twin cities area in MN.
I live in Africa Liberia and I say thank you for this idea because the lizer can cut off the plant
Brilliant!!!+
Thank you. Are you trying No Transplant Winter Sowing with the domes or Winter Sowing in the jugs this year? Make sure you come join my Winter Sowing groups to learn more, if you are not already in. We have a great supportive knowledgeable community and tons of gardening and WS info. Hope to see you there!
facebook.com/groups/WinterSowing.VegGardeningWithSheryl
Ray is so cool! Thanks for sharing. The spinach seeds came from Italy, but the name is American. Pretty cool. I love carrots!! I haven't gotten many harvests, but I bought a lot of seeds on clearance!
Hi. First all I love all your videos they really help. I have a question about winter sowing. Im using gallon jugs for winter sowing and planted seeds already and it's November. I planted the seeds and some already is coming up and it's in the 30s here. They will die soon but will they come back up this spring?
Hi Larry. So sorry you're not in our group to learn the details of when to start. Please join us at facebook.com/groups/WinterSowing.VegGardeningWithSheryl
Re these seeds, if they sprout prematurely then it freezes on them, seedlings/sprouts will most likely die. You want to wait til there are little to no chances of early thaws and refreezes. You didn't mention your area or zone. For most cold zones like 1-6 or 7 they wait til mid Feb to start and can WS all Mar into April. Hot climates like mine in SoCal zone 9b can be WSing now. So if your seeds don't make it you can just add more seeds in Feb, retape and start fresh! Keep me posted and see you in the FB group! Let them know you came from TH-cam
Sheryl 😊
Oh and thank you for your kinds words :)