As previously mentioned, the only flowers I started from seeds were zinnia, vinca, and marigold. They are very easy to grow, and all I needed to do was to simply spread seeds on my raised bed after the last frost date and they grew. This year, I decided to allocate a small portion of our…
Category: Seedling
Ginger Roots Update
I shared a method to quickly sprout ginger roots in the “Sprouting Ginger Quickly” post last week. Ginger roots that have been on the heat mat covered with a humidity dome are doing really well. I thought I would post an update in case you want to try this method to sprout ginger roots for…
When to Sow Tomato Seeds
Sometime in late January to early February, I usually start thinking about sowing tomato seeds indoors. The last frost date in our area (Zone 7B/8A) is around April 2nd, and ideal time for seed sowing starts in early-February as it needs 6 to 10 weeks before being transplanted outdoors. I actually sowed tomato seeds on…
Sprouting Ginger Quickly
As an Asian, I use ginger frequently for cooking. However, store-bought ones are often shriveled or moldy, and very fibrous. I have been growing ginger for the last two years, and they are so much better than store bought!! Growing them is fairly easy once they successfully sprout. Let’s go over what you need and…