11 Seeds to Plant Outside Before it Snows for Spring Blooms
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The post 11 Seeds to Plant Outside Before it Snows for Spring Blooms is by Jerad Bryant and appeared first on Epic Gardening, the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. The end of the growing season is here, but it’s not too late to plant seeds. These spring bloomers benefit from an early planting this fall and winter. Get their seeds in the ground before it snows so you can enjoy their blooms next year. The post 11 Seeds to Plant Outside Before it Snows for Spring Blooms is by Jerad Bryant and appeared first on Epic Gardening, the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog.
Key takeaways
What to know before you act on this, from the SteadScape editors.
- Sow seeds for California poppies at least 4 weeks before the first snow, ensuring they receive cold stratification for spring blooms.
- Plant Douglas aster seeds in late fall, ideally by mid-November, to ensure they establish before winter and bloom early next spring.
- Forget-me-not seeds should be sown in well-drained soil before the first frost; avoid planting in invasive-prone areas to prevent spread.
- Goldenrod seeds can be scattered in October or November; choose a species suited to your hardiness zone for best results.
- Hyssop seeds benefit from fall planting; aim to sow them at least 2 weeks before the first hard freeze for optimal growth.
- Best for
- Beginners with a small garden; plan in late fall before the first snow.
- Pairs with
- Garden Planner for your zone and frost dates.
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