Mid Winter is a great time to get a head start on Spring by planting seeds indoors. No matter were you are, starting your own seeds in Winter will give a head start and allow you to try new varieties. Water Light Warmth Seeds Choose the type of seeds by looking back on your past gardens. Browse our selection and make a list. A few seeds are better to plant directly in the ground where they will grow through the season.
Some examples are corn and root crops.
Most flowers, herbs and vegetables do well when started early and transplanted. Most packages contain more seeds than you might need for a home garden and since the seeds are sold by weight, the smaller the seed size the more per package. The simple answer is fresh seed has the best chance of growing. Most good seeds will sprout in about 10-15 days. You can usually store unused seed for the next season if you keep it in a dark and dry location.