I had originally started this post last season but time got away from me and most of my seedlings were eaten by mice and much of the rest of them didn’t produce much of anything for us.
However this year I’ve already started some seeds and they look to be doing well so far. I still have some that have not sprouted yet and I’m not sure if it’s my experimental soil blocks or if the temperatures been a bit low for them.
Along with buying close to $100 in new seeds this season I also purchased a tool that measures PH, light, moisture and soil temperature. I have big aspirations for this season. Along with finally getting the greenhouse set up snd running and puttining in a massive raised bed garden area, I have gotten seeds for several plants that will come back every year pushing the food forest a bit closer to reality.
The above seed packets are what came in the mail today. I haven’t taken pictures of all the other seed packets yet but may. I have pretty much a full plastic grocery store bag full of seeds.
I also picked up a bag of seed starting mix just to see if it actually makes any difference in how many plants I end up with.
I suspect it won’t really affect the outcome but want to know for sure. I figure the more I learn and know first hand the better I can and will do. The desire to be able to put up a years worth of food at a time is driving me to learn and try things I may not have otherwise even considered.
When you need to start your seeds will depend greatly on where you live and there are plenty of resources available to help you figure it out if you need it.
Best of luck and may your ventures be met with success!
Slocum's Creak 