Seed Starting
February in Indiana is cold, snowy/rainy, and dark. But with March and April quickly approaching, getting plants ready to go for the season is so important. This year, we're starting more plants inside and keeping our fingers crossed that they're ready to transplant when the time comes.
For the farm, we're starting tomatoes and peppers. I know you are thinking that it's too early, but we've had warmer springs the past few years and I want to maximize my growing season with both and get the biggest crop yet with my plants. For tomatoes, I chose a Roma variety. While they aren't the greatest for slicing and eating right away, they're perfect for canning and using in salsa, marinara, and tomato paste. I will also be starting a slicing variety in another couple of weeks with bigger containers that make for transplanting easier. For peppers, I chose a standard bell pepper variety. I don't love the heat that some peppers give, but the bell peppers are perfect for adding flavor and giving a nice variety of color.
For landscaping, I have a variety of both annuals and perennials that will go great for my yard. Impatiens, rosemary, chrysanthemum, Johnny jump up, coneflower, butterfly flower, cosmos, marigolds, hollyhock, zinnias, and lavender are all in the mix for this year. I've also included lemongrass, coleus, amaranth, and lupine as new varieties that I'm excited to add to my decor. I did my best to chose a wide range of colors and height varieties to add depth and uniqueness to my home.
Plants that are currently waiting for the weather to clear a little and be planted outside are lettuce, cabbage, and spinach. Later in the early spring, I'll be planting potatoes, corn, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and grapes. Some of you may be asking about onions and carrots, but the soil is difficult to grow these currently and I've not had the best of luck in the past with them. Plus, they're cheap at the local farmers markets, so now I can focus on what I know grows well and experiment with new plants.
I'm adding a few pictures to show you my start and look forward to adding more soon. Until next time, good luck and enjoy your small town farm.
For the farm, we're starting tomatoes and peppers. I know you are thinking that it's too early, but we've had warmer springs the past few years and I want to maximize my growing season with both and get the biggest crop yet with my plants. For tomatoes, I chose a Roma variety. While they aren't the greatest for slicing and eating right away, they're perfect for canning and using in salsa, marinara, and tomato paste. I will also be starting a slicing variety in another couple of weeks with bigger containers that make for transplanting easier. For peppers, I chose a standard bell pepper variety. I don't love the heat that some peppers give, but the bell peppers are perfect for adding flavor and giving a nice variety of color.
For landscaping, I have a variety of both annuals and perennials that will go great for my yard. Impatiens, rosemary, chrysanthemum, Johnny jump up, coneflower, butterfly flower, cosmos, marigolds, hollyhock, zinnias, and lavender are all in the mix for this year. I've also included lemongrass, coleus, amaranth, and lupine as new varieties that I'm excited to add to my decor. I did my best to chose a wide range of colors and height varieties to add depth and uniqueness to my home.
Plants that are currently waiting for the weather to clear a little and be planted outside are lettuce, cabbage, and spinach. Later in the early spring, I'll be planting potatoes, corn, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and grapes. Some of you may be asking about onions and carrots, but the soil is difficult to grow these currently and I've not had the best of luck in the past with them. Plus, they're cheap at the local farmers markets, so now I can focus on what I know grows well and experiment with new plants.
I'm adding a few pictures to show you my start and look forward to adding more soon. Until next time, good luck and enjoy your small town farm.
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