Do not look, that outside a window a frost and a snow. For avid gardeners and truck farmers the middle of winter is the most suitable time to think about what kind of seedling will be needed in January, what to plant and in what time frame. It's time to check your seed stocks, update them if necessary and start sowing.
What vegetables to plant in January for seedlings?
Growing vegetable crops through seedlings, the harvest can be obtained earlier. Therefore, it is so important to know what seedlings are needed in January, what to plant for a greenhouse, and which seeds are suitable for open ground. After all, while it's cold outside, windows of vegetables and flowers grow on windows or in greenhouses. And once the warm weather is established, the sprouted strong seedlings can be planted in a permanent place. From the vegetables sown in this way in early summer, it will be possible to harvest the first crop. Let's find out which vegetables to sow in seedlings in January, and with the sowing of which you can still wait.
Planting peppers in January for seedlings
Peppers have a vegetation period of 110-140 days, so they should be sown in order to get seedlings in the middle of January. The timing of the landing of peppers in the ground may be different depending on the climatic conditions of the terrain. The seed sowing time depends on this. If you want to know what number in January you can plant peppers on seedlings, then note that the shoots of this vegetable appear in 7-15 days, and in the soil, the seedlings can be planted 60 days after their germination.
For residents of the southern regions that follow the schedule of planting according to the lunar calendar, favorable days for sowing peppers are 10, 11, 12, 29 and 30 January. If you live in the middle lane or even further north, then you should sow the pepper for seedlings later, in the middle of February. However, you should know one more feature: in January, they sow vegetables for growing them in greenhouses, and seeds for open ground can be planted in early February.
When in January to plant tomatoes on seedlings?
To correctly determine when to plant tomatoes in seedlings in January, you should first of all evaluate the climate of the area where you live. It is important to choose the right tomato variety for early sowing. In addition, it should be remembered that as the tomato seedlings grow, several different operations are performed with it, for which additional time is required. Therefore, for areas with a temperate climate, the best time to plant a tomato is considered to be the end of January. Experienced truck farmers do not advise sowing seeds on a new moon and a full moon.
For sowing seeds, a nutritious and light soil mix consisting of turfy ground, sand and humus is used. Before the emergence of sprouts in the room should be maintained at about + 25 ° C, and after it should be reduced to +18 ° C. This will help harden the plants. The winter day is short, therefore germinated seedlings need to be lightened and watered on time. After the appearance of 2-3 leaves, the seedlings must be dived , and when warm days come, strong and healthy plants can be planted in the ground.
Planting aubergines in January for seedlings
Eggplants are heat-loving plants. For the germination of their seeds, the soil must have a temperature of at least + 15 ° C, and air in the room - about + 28 ° C. Therefore, if inexperienced truck farmers are interested in planting eggplants in seedlings in January, then they should consider all the features of growing these vegetables. Eggplant seeds germinate within 2 weeks, and seedlings are planted 75 days after emergence. According to the lunar calendar, eggplants can be sown on January 25-26 and January 29-30.
Sowing strawberries for seedlings in January
The work on growing strawberries from seeds is a very troublesome business. But plants obtained from seeds are not infected with fungi and viruses. In addition, growing from seeds is the only way to get berries of a new variety. If seeds are planted in seedlings of strawberries in January, then it will be possible to wait for the first harvest of these delicious berries this year. At the same time, the bushes should be planted in the open ground before the onset of the dry period, so that they can better take root. The most suitable days for sowing strawberries are 3, 7, 19 and 30 January.
Before sowing strawberries, its seeds must be kept in a moist environment for two days, which will accelerate their germination. Then, in a container with moist soil, we spread the seeds with a toothpick or tweezers. A little pressing into the ground, not sprinkling them from above, cover the container with a transparent film and put it in a warm place until germination. When 3 leaves appear, transplants are transplanted into peat pots
What flowers are planted in January for seedlings?
From the end of January seeds of those flowers begin to be sown, from which time from planting to the beginning of flowering - up to 180 days. Sowing some annuals and perennials in January, with the onset of summer, you will already see how they blossom. And perennial plants will bloom in the first year after planting, which is uncharacteristic for them. What can you plant from flowers to seedlings in January? The middle of winter is the optimal time for sowing such flowers:
- Snapdragon;
- verbena hybrid;
- gaylardia is awned;
- cloves garden;
- helenium autumn;
- delphinium hybrid and some other.
Sowing petunia in January for seedlings
This beautiful flower is loved by many gardeners. Therefore, everyone wants to know how to grow seedlings in January, and what can be planted at a later date. Petunia is characterized by slow growth: first within one and a half months the plant grows up its root system, and only after that its overground part begins to grow. Another secret: the seeds of this flower are sown for four months before landing in the ground. For the southern regions, planting petunias for seedlings is quite suitable in January. However, remember that for such plants it will be necessary to arrange artificial illumination.
Petunia is best sowed in plastic containers, seedlings or peat pills. Seeds of petunia are very small, so they are often sold in granular form, which greatly facilitates their sowing. Pellets are laid out on a prepared wet ground, slightly pressing each. If you bought seeds in bulk, then for planting, they can be mixed with sand, then evenly distributed on the ground and sprinkled with water from the spray gun.
Sowing lobelia in January at home on seedlings
Magnificent annual lobelia has a variety of varieties, among which there are not only compact undersized, but also ampel plants. From sowing this plant to the beginning of its flowering takes about 5 months. Therefore, sowing flowers in January for seedlings can be fully justified. The best days for this are January 27 and 28. Small seeds of lobelia are laid on the ground, and the pot is covered with a transparent film or glass.
There is another interesting way of sowing lobelia: a small layer of snow is laid out in a container with harvested soil, and seeds are already laid on it. When melting snow will stick them to the soil. In addition, such hardening will provide more active growth and resistance to diseases. The outflows appear after 10-15 days. Pixoning seedlings is carried out a month after their germination. Blossom lobelia until the very frosts.
When to plant eustoma on seedlings in January?
This beautiful flower is very similar to a rose. It is best to grow it through seedlings, because from sowing seeds to the beginning of flowering, the eustoma should go through 5-6 months. To plant flowers on seedlings in January, it is necessary to prepare a pot for them in advance and soil mixture. For growing cauliflower eustoma, the temperature in the room should be kept at least + 20 ° C, and the container with planted seeds should be highlighted. Seedlings of eustoma develop slowly, their watering should be very moderate, because they do not tolerate waterlogging.