![]() Planting Pots with Domes: Or, I recently came across these 6" plastic pots with domes and have seen people using them for winter sowing with success. ![]() Water Jugs: You could also buy gallons of water in similar jugs for fairly cheaply. ![]() Really any clear plastic bin/container should work as long as you vent it properly and drain it properly. Plastic spinach/greens bins (tape two bottoms together so you get more height for your seedlings to grow in) However, many other containers will also work if you don't drink milk. If you don't drink milk, ask your friends and family to save them for you, or ask at your local coffee house or espresso stand to save them for you! Milk Jugs: Generally, milk jugs are the recommended ideal container to winter sow your seeds in. You will need room for the plants to grow with the lid or cover in place. Just be sure that your container is not too shallow. What Types of Containers Can I use for Winter Sowing?īelow is a list of containers that may be suitable for winter sowing. Just save your used milk jugs or other plastic containers, and then the only thing you need to acquire is the potting soil to grow in, and the seeds! And duct tape to seal the container closed with.Ĭut the milk jug all around about 4" from the bottom, leaving about an 1" intact beneath the handle to act as a hinge for the lid. No need to buy all that seed starting equipment such as heat mats, grow lights, plant trays, etc. Winter Sowing is also a much more frugal way to start seeds. It's also a great STEM project for the kids to do when they get bored over the winter! See 100+ Ideas for Bored Kids on the Homestead for more ideas! Or check out these cute Snowman Wood Bead Ornaments or these cute Gnome Christmas Ornaments to make with the kids this winter! Frugal Seed Starting with Winter Sowing I plant the seeds indoors, and then just pop them outside and let nature do the rest. Winter sowing allows me to actually begin gardening in the winter, but without really dealing with the nastiness of winter. I don't know about you, but after the holidays are over, I start getting the gardening itch. Our Garden Harvest Tally Spreadsheet is now available! Winter Gardening with Winter SowingĪnother reason I love winter sowing, is it allows me to get back into my gardening groove before the weather truly lets me. Our Homesteading and Gardening favorites in our Amazon Shop! Seed Starting Schedule for Garden Zone 8b ![]() Seed Starting 101: Essential Seed Starting Equipment post How to Grow Lavender from Seed using the Winter Sowing Method ![]()
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