Winter Indoor seed starting for a head start!
Seed starting indoors is a great way to give your plants a chance to grow and root in a controlled, warmer environment before you move them outdoors. Not only will you have a higher success rate, but you get to watch these seeds turn into little sprouts!
What do you need for seed starting?
- Seeds!
- Seedling trays & domes (there are many varieties to choose from)
- Soil (we recommend a seed starting mix with light soil so the baby plants can push their way up)
- Markers for your trays so you can remember which is which
- A watering can
What to Plant in Which Month?
The list below is a guideline - check your seed packets for more information.
Seeds to start indoors in January:
- Artichokes
- Onion
- Strawberries
- Columbine
- Delphinium
- Dianthus
- Eucalyptus
- Foxglove
- Marigold
- Snapdragons
- Violas & Pansies
- Lavender
Seeds to start indoors in February:
- Asparagus
- Leek
- Celosia
- Clarkia
- Cleome
- Cosmos
- Daisies
- Echinacea
- Hollyhock
- Lupin
- Nasturtium
- Rudbeckia
- Scabiosa
- Sweet Pea
- Zinnia
- Bergamot
- Chives
- Lemon Balm
- Lemongrass
- Lovage
- Mint
- Oregano
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Sweet Marjoram
- Thyme
Seeds to start indoors in March:
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Chervil
- Celery
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Peppers
- Radicchio
- Rhubarb
- Tomato
- Amaranth
- Aster
- Gomphrena
- Lobelia
- Statice
- Stock
- Strawflowers
- Savory
We recommend using a seed starting mix for your soil in your seedling trays—it has a lighter feel which allows the little sprouts to push up a bit easier.
Check out our blog post Tips For Starting Seeds Indoors for all the information you need to begin!