Here are a few things to think about as cold weather settles in. Most gardeners would agree now is the time to consider buying seeds and supplies, as well as planning the starting of seeds indoors. An example is lettuce. Nice transplants can take 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the warmth and light level. For a six week transplant, you should start the seeds by Feb. 7th for the optimal Mid-Missouri planting date of March 21st. A seed starting pad or some source of bottom heat and supplemented artificial light will reduce the time for producing a nice transplant.
Here are a few things to think about as cold weather settles in. Most gardeners would agree now is the time to consider buying seeds and supplies, as well as planning the starting of seeds indoors. An example is lettuce. Nice transplants can take 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the warmth and light level. For a six week transplant, you should start the seeds by Feb. 7th for the optimal Mid-Missouri planting date of March 21st. A seed starting pad or some source of bottom heat and supplemented artificial light will reduce the time for producing a nice transplant.
One of the most popular perennials in the flower garden today is the peony. Not only is it an attractive garden plant, but a fragrant cut flower, too. It is easy to take care of and can have a long life. September and October is an ideal month for planting or transplanting this great ornamental.
We sure are having some beautiful weather. Of course I am writing this about a week before you will be reading i,t so with Missouri weather, things could change drastically. Hopefully it is still nice.
Have you ever noticed that certain times of the year bring certain garden discussions, like how to pick a watermelon or when to plant potatoes? This time of the year one of the more popular topics is what to do with all those green tomatoes left on the vine when the garden is done, or when you are done with the garden, whichever comes first.