These Are the Best Seeds to Start in January

Do dark January days have you feeling down? Here's your little ray of hope: It's already time to start some seeds for your garden, no matter where you live. (Yes, even if it's freezing where you are!)
It may be cold outside, but these are the plants you've got to start indoors in January to make the most of your 2024 growing season.
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[@Alieombaba]

So glad I saw this so excited to get started!!
Oregano rosemary sage thyme- perennials
Annuals- cilantro dill parsley
Chives grow wild around here 😅
Large cold season/frost tolerant- kale, mustard bok choy broccoli cauliflower Romanesco cabbage swish chard
Slow growing warm season plants- peppers eggplants tomatoes - heat Mat
Gourds or pumpkins if you want big

[@hgval6146]

What a great podcast! I was able to listen while doing dishes, and really appreciated the recap at the end, as I was unable to write anything down. Lol Thank you so much for all that you share with everyone. You are much appreciated!

[@joaneharding]

I also always start onion seeds, leeks, shallots in central Illinois. Too early to start tomatoes and peppers in here. Made that mistake last year. I will wait until early March here.

[@terresatate3693]

I ordered both of your books, can’t wait for them to arrive! I need to grab your calendar though 😊

[@Gardenary]

Yay! Thank you!

[@lotusladyogini]

Wow!!! Great knowledge and good video. Just downloaded the Calendar, super helpful! Thank you very much!

[@Gardenary]

Glad it's helpful!

[@Alieombaba]

Oh hey nashville!! Yay so close!

[@kailesancez]

I agree with all but the tomatoes. My tomato plants get leggy if I start them before Feb 15 to 20th. Even then it's iffy. Peppers I agree with.

[@codiebrooks6850]

What about basil? I’ve been gardening for a little less than a year playing around with different things. I am in the Phoenix area so our summers are pretty brutal. I successfully grew basil last season in a raised bed, but it was from the nursery. I planted in spring. I really wanted to start some different varieties from seed but a little hesitant. When should I start indoors from seed?

[@deedee-hx1yf]

bonjour, l herbe la plus facile a cultiver c est le basilic on peut faire des boutures dans l eau a l infini et récupérer les graines d année en année, quand au romarin c est le moment de faire des boutures, c est facile on casse une petite branche d environ 10 cm et on plante directement dans la terre et voilà!!! on en fait plusieurs pour etre sur

[@theresaljones7839]

I live in San Antonio TX. I planted a fall garden for the first time. My Swiss Chard, purple and green kale are still producing and my broccoli is still growing (use my broccoli leaves like spinach) anything I need to know. My garlic tops I cut and use as welI. I don't protect them unless the temp falls below 45°.
They are planted in canvas bags.

[@boldenmywords]

Omg me too! Same city & first time fall gardener. It's been so satisfying to have veggie choices at my fingertips!

[@theresaljones7839]

How long have you been gardening?

[@boldenmywords]

@@theresaljones7839 On & off for 3 years because I've moved a lot, but now I'm settling down in SA. 2023 was my first full year of gardening. However, I think I started my warm weather crops too late for this zone, because the harvests were frail & sputtered out when the summer heat hit. Fall has been really productive & rewarding for me though. I'm a container gardener in a small space, but I've not tried canvas bags. I've got alot (by my standards & needs) growing now, but I'm thinking of buying a greenstalk to see if I can get even more. 🤔 And you? How long have you been gardening? Do you garden in containers only?

[@theresaljones7839]

@@boldenmywords I grow in canvas bags I got at Dollar Tree. This was my first time using them. I'm pretty pleased with the results. I did a warm weather garden but went out of town for 6 weeks and entrusted someone to water them for me. Some things made others didn't. I've been gardening off and on for several years. I had to stop when I was going through chemo because the med they use restricted me from being in the sun. Also my fence had to be replaced due to all the watering. Hopefully I can setup a raised bed this year.

[@boldenmywords]

@@theresaljones7839 The summers here are harsh for any life form 😆. From my experience last year, I dont think a garden will thrive in the summer time without some kind of afternoon shade. I have attached shade cloth to my fence around my deck/patio, because I get 8+ hours of direct sunlight to include afternoon sun. I plan to rest my garden once temps consistently reach 96F or higher & just start again in the fall. Are you a part of any gardening groups online or offline?
I'm happy that you are able to be outside now.

[@dishaw2709]

can these be done as winter

[@Gardenary]

You can plant the large cool season plants out now if you're in a mild climate

[@evelynbishop4596]

What about lettuce

[@Gardenary]

I typically don't start lettuce indoors b/c it grows so quickly