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Sowing in January for seedlings should be those flowers and vegetables in which development occurs over a long period. Winter is the time for growing greens on the windowsill. It’s time to start breeding berry crops.
Summer colors will decorate the flower bed in May if the seedlings are grown early
Pros and cons of early landing
By sowing various flowers in January, they get unique specimens to decorate the garden. Sowing vegetable and flower crops in January has its own positive features:
- vegetables ripen in early summer;
- seedlings are strong and stable;
- growing unique flowers through seedlings is cheaper;
- plants from seedlings bloom longer and much more magnificently than those sown in the ground;
- the flower garden is more orderly, as the seedlings are larger than the emerging weeds.
It is necessary to mention the disadvantages of sowing flowers in January for seedlings:
- laborious process takes time;
- the need for horizontal planes for containers with seedlings;
- installation of devices for additional lighting;
- installation of air humidifiers so that young plants do not dry out from the heat coming from the battery;
- seedlings on windowsills are protected from the cold on frosty days.
What vegetables are planted for seedlings in January
Vegetables sown for seedlings in January will please with an early harvest. The first of these crops is celery, the full development cycle of which is more than 5 months. Propagated by seedlings of root and petiole species. Seeds of productive potatoes are also sown in the middle of winter, laid out in peat tablets. They begin early to grow seedlings of late varieties of pepper, eggplant, and unique late tomatoes. All other varieties that ripen in early and medium terms are sown much later or, if they are grown in heated greenhouses, are planted from the beginning of April. Another crop that needs to be grown from January is onions, leeks and nigella.
What greens to sow in January for seedlings
The winter window sill is a good place for growing vitamin greens. In containers with a small amount of earth or other nutrient substrate, sow black onion to collect tender young feathers, parsley, celery, cilantro and dill. In order for all cultures to turn out to be sufficiently developed, they extend the daylight hours to 13-14 hours.
The cultivation of the so-called microgreen is spreading:
- paper napkins or hydrogel are laid out on a wide flat plate, which must be constantly wet;
- seeds of any vegetable crops are poured on top – watercress, cabbage, chard, beets, mustard, salads, onions, arugula;
- small green seedlings are cut off after 10-12 days.
To constantly get vitamin greens, the process is repeated in different containers after 7-10 days.
What berries to plant in January for seedlings
In the middle of winter, in January, various berry crops can be planted for seedlings – strawberries, strawberries and raspberries. Seeds of berry crops with a hard top layer are first kept for several hours in warm water, and then dried and treated with growth stimulants. The best substrate for seedlings is sand, humus and garden soil. In order for the seeds of berry crops to be guaranteed to germinate, they are stratified by placing them in the refrigerator for 30-50 days. From the substrate transferred to the heat, sprouts appear on the 12-20th day, sometimes later. Seedlings with 2 true leaves dive into separate containers. In open ground transplanted with heat. Growing strawberries according to this algorithm, they get a harvest by the end of July or in August.
What flowers to plant in January
Seeds of favorite flowers are disinfected. Then they are treated according to the instructions with Epin, Zircon, HB-101 or others.
Clove Shabo
The culture is sown in winter, in June they receive luxurious inflorescences. Now many terry varieties with different colors of petals have been bred. Seeds are laid out on the soil, sprinkled with sand on top. A film or glass is placed on the container until sprouts appear. The culture is drought-resistant and sun-loving, prefers to grow in dry areas, without stagnant water.
Carnation Shabo blooms almost six months after the appearance of seedlings
Viola
The brightly colored pansies will show their luxuriant blooms in May if sown for seedlings in January. For good shoots, snow is applied to the substrate and the entire mass is slightly compacted. Small grains are distributed over the snow. When thawing, the seeds are carried deep into the soil and then germinate in the substrate.
Viola is also called Wittrock’s violet.
Aquilegia
Airy, dancing flowers of elves – multi-colored aquilegia develops well in the sun in the middle lane. In the southern regions, plants are planted in semi-shaded places and watering is regularly monitored. Seeds sown on a fertile substrate are lightly sprinkled with sand. The container in the bag is placed in the refrigerator or buried under the snow for 30-45 days. In February, early March, the container is transferred to a warm place, and the aquilegia quickly germinates.
When working with catchment seeds, it must be remembered that they contain toxic substances.
Eustoma
The Irish rose, or exquisite eustoma, takes up to 6 months to form buds. January is a good time for sowing crops. Seeds are scattered on the surface of the soil, lightly covered with sand from above. When using peat tablets, the grains are gently pressed into the substrate swollen with moisture.
The plant requires artificial illumination for at least 13 hours a day
Pelargonium
The popular flower impresses with many varieties and colors of petals. Zonal species are sown in January, as a result of careful seedling care, ornamental plants are obtained to decorate the garden by the beginning of June. Seedlings are always placed in the sun. Taking care that the bush is covered with lush flowering hats, they constantly pinch the shoots growing upward, water it abundantly and loosen the soil. Pelargonium grains are large, they must be sprinkled with soil and slightly compacted. Sprouts sprout in a week.
In order for the pelargonium stems to be strong and durable, they provide a long daylight hours
Lavender
Lavender seeds take a very long time to germinate. Success in the reproduction of essential oil cultures is achieved by those gardeners who stratify the seed from January, laying the container in a plastic bag in the refrigerator or under the snow for 45-60 days. At the end of February, the container is brought into heat, the sprouts are shown after 12 days. Lavender seedlings are planted in a sunny area, where there is some sand, clay and stones. Lavender will not thrive in acidic soils and prefers alkaline soils.
Lavender is not watered often, the shrub develops better in a dry area
Verbena
Verbena seedlings develop for a long time. For early bud formation, by June, hybrid vervain is sown in January. Seedlings are shown in 2-3 weeks and later. Before sowing, the seeds are treated with stimulants. The culture requires moderate watering and a sunny site, since verbena is drought-resistant. Multi-colored buds continue to form until late autumn.
Verbena hybrid creates beautiful kaleidoscopes in any flower bed
Primrose
The grains of a tight culture are very small, they are simply scattered over the substrate. Then sprinkled with snow. In January, the container is placed in the refrigerator for 20-30 days. In mid-February, early March, the containers are transferred to heat, shoots appear in 14-25 days.
Experienced gardeners recommend adding a third of vermiculite and perlite to the primrose substrate.
Delphinium
Before sowing, delphinium seeds are soaked in a stimulator and stratified for a month. Delphiniums develop better in sunny areas, prefer fertile loams with a neutral reaction. Plants are watered regularly, but this is a drought-tolerant crop. Feeding is required for lush flowering.
Multi-colored hybrid delphinium candles will bloom in late June if the crop is sown in January
Lobelia
Graceful flowers of a lobelia of different colors are obtained from seedlings, which begin to be grown in January. Seedlings appear in 9-12 days. Many delicate seedlings die in the phase of cotyledon formation. Seeds are scattered over the substrate, the container is covered with a film or glass on top, always shading from direct sunlight. Seedlings develop very slowly, the time before the formation of buds is at least 70-90 days. Delicate flower culture is demanding for sufficient lighting at the age of seedlings and moderate watering.
Lobelia buds bloom until late autumn
Petunia
Petunia seeds are sown on the substrate and do not even compact with the soil. A good seed germinates in 13-15 days, sometimes longer. To harden fragile sprouts, petunia is kept for 6-8 days at a temperature not exceeding 16 ° C.
A good result is obtained after placing petunia seeds in peat tablets. When germinating, the container is covered with a film or glass on top, providing stable humidity.
Ampelous and fringed petunias are planted in January
Antirrhinum
The riotous color of the big antirrinum pleases in May-June after taking care of the seedlings, starting in January. The substrate with seeds is kept in the light, but to maintain moisture, it is covered with a film or glass. Sprouts appear in 1-2 weeks. Seedlings develop very slowly.
Snapdragon is light and moisture-loving, cold-resistant
What other flowers are planted for seedlings in January
Many plants develop over a long period. Having sown them in January and having grown strong and stable seedlings, they enjoy early flowering. In January, levkoy, gerbera, gazania, balsam, heliotrope, elegant ragwort, spurge, bluebell, gelenium, gaillardia and other crops are sown.
Advice of professionals
Among the most common rules for sowing flowers in January for seedlings is the surface sowing of small seeds. Many cultures also require stratification. In the development of seedlings, the following factors play a huge role:
- lighting with phyto- and fluorescent lamps for 12-14 hours;
- air humidification;
- if the plant has a tap root, peat tablets are used for the substrate;
- water moderately;
- once a month, the substrate is shed with a solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection;
- in the initial period, seedlings are hardened at 16-18 ° C.
Conclusion
It is important to sow in January for seedlings with knowledge of the characteristics of the awakening of seeds of various crops. They also study the specifics of growing seedlings so that the plants develop well.
