This week I have been getting seeds started for tomatoes and peppers (a little late mind you, but now is better than never). It is really amazing how much money you can save by starting your own seeds versus buying them already going. One packet of heirloom seeds will be a bit over two dollars, and that will get you around 50 seeds. I have been starting extras too. I will sell my extra plants and plant some of the extras to sell the produce.
To start seeds cheaply indoors I use dixie cups, large gallon sized ziplocs and a mix of peat moss and vermiculite. This is so much cheaper than buying the little mini greenhouses!
There are tons of veggies too that you can plant the seeds directly into the ground so there isn't the extra work of starting them indoors. Among the vegetables that can be seeded directly are squash, pumpkins, beans, cucumbers, and corn. I am sure there are others I am forgetting.
Don't forget about all of the flowers that can be started either indoors or sown directly! Growing your garden from seed although it takes a bit more time is a huge way to save (and make) money!
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3 comments:
I like the idea of starting extra's and seling them - how do you plan on selling them?
Thanks for sharing!
I've purchased all of my seeds (heirloom ones), and have some great little plants growing just a few feet away from me. It feels great to be able to grow my own starters, and know that they are high quality and cost so little!
I started my tomatoes and peppers about 3 weeks ago, and I'm attempting to start some onions as well. I need to get going on a few other seedling starters, and the rest will go straight in the garden.
I started my seeds too. But here in MN w/another snow I don't think I have to worry about getting my garden started to soon. My plants have plenty of time to grow.
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