What kind of seedling when planted?
Winter and spring - the period of preparation for the summerseason, at this time we begin to grow seedlings of flowers, vegetables and fruits. What determines the timing of crops? First of all, from the time of planting in the open ground, from the growing season, resistance to frost, the time to which you want to harvest. We offer you a calendar that will help you navigate, in which month to plant seedlings.
When to plant seeds on seedlings?
February
Greenhouse vegetables begin to be planted in February. These include early varieties of cabbage, as well as celery. Seeds of eggplant are slow enough and difficult to grow. On average, they need up to 10-15 days, which is why the best time for sowing seedlings is the first decade of February. The same slow shoot yields onions, especially onion black cherry. To plant seedlings in the open ground, it must be at least 50-60 days. Leeks can start germinating in March.
Pepper is a thermophilic plant. In our latitudes it can be grown only by seedlings, and the period of fruit ripening differs in duration. If you plant pepper seedlings at the end of February, carefully look after and temper it, then by the end of March it will be ready for planting on the site and will get well.
Fans of greenery in February should prepare seedlings of dill, parsley and basil. It can also be used for food, vitamins do not damage at the end of winter.
Seedlings of strawberries are quite thick. It is planted from mid-January to mid-February. In this case, in May you will get strong sprouts, and in July - harvest.
March
March is considered to be the ideal time forseedlings of tomatoes. On the balcony or the windowsill, their seedlings should be at least two months old. Another argument in favor of early planting is that it is less prone to phytophytosis.
Cold-resistant varieties of cabbage can also be planted in mid-March. In this case, after a month and a half, the seedlings can be transferred to the ground, and by the middle of summer you will get the first harvest.
If you decide to upgrade your potato beds, then potato seedlings are also grown in mid-March. By the end of May you will get a culture suitable for open soil.
Most annual flowers are planted directly in the ground, however petunia has very small seeds and it is better to plant in seedlings.
April
In the first half of April we sow seedlings of cucumbers,which we plan to grow in a greenhouse. On the ground they are usually transferred at the age of 25-30 days. Later varieties of white cabbage, as well as broccoli is also better to plant at this time.
The second half of the month is given to thermophilic crops, such as melissa, marjoram, tarragon, etc.
If by the end of August you want to get bright andbeautiful flowers of such annual plants as asters, marigolds, dahlias, it is necessary to sprout seedlings in the middle of April, because in most such cultures the flowering period begins in 80-100 days.
