I've grown successful gardens but now want to try seeds early

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 4:23 pm

I'm in zone 7.

Can you all recommend resources on what I should be learning?

Do I need grow lights and heat?

Should I put it on the ground or on cement (I have a pad)?

Planning on the cheapest greenhouse, 5x7 or something close to that.

Thanks for any info you can give me!

Lisa · Post by **Lisa** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 4:24 pm

I bring a bunch of my stuff in every winter.

Grow lights are great. Highly recommend them.

I haven’t done seeds inside in winter.

But planning on trying and yes with grow lights.

Stephanie · Post by **Stephanie** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 4:25 pm

I’ve done plenty of starting in house. I do use a heat pad and grow lights. For getting a head start. And for microgreens.

Shawna · Post by **Shawna** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 4:25 pm

The back of your seed packet will tell you when to start and if indoor or outdoor. You just need to know your last frost date.

Edward · Post by **Edward** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 4:25 pm

I’ve never used “grow lights”. I have and do use 4’ shop lights. Been doing it for 20 years and works for me. I start in my house, then move to the greenhouse.

Marcy · Post by **Marcy** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 4:25 pm

You can purchase a Bluetooth thermometer for your GH. Then, you can know the temp out there and won’t have to guess.

Post by **Batman** » Sat Dec 31, 2022 11:24 am