Sow and Grow Chives

Sow and Grow Chives

Chives are perennial plants so they keep on giving and are in the Onion Family. Indoor Sowing Tips:  1) Start a group of about 10 seeds inside about 1 1/2 to 2 months before your average last frost date in a small container under grow lights.  2) Sow the seeds about 1/4 ” deep. 3) Water […]

Sow and Grow Rutabaga

Sow and Grow Rutabaga

While rutabaga is relatively easy to grow, I think you will find my tips valuable.  Since rutabagas don’t like their roots moved, I am not giving you any indoor sowing tips! Outdoor Sowing Tips:  1) You can sow rutabaga seeds when the soil is between 60°F and 95°F in the spring.  Since rutabaga gets sweeter,  […]

Sow and Grow Carrots

Sow and Grow Carrots

Carrot seeds are so tiny which makes them hard to sow. Outdoor Sowing Tips:  As for soil temperature, you can start sowing the seeds when the soil reaches 45°F. The preferable soil temperature is between 60°F and 85°F. 2) Before sowing, loosen or fluff up the soil so the roots grow nice and straight.  3) […]