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FAQs ~ Frequently Asked Questions

The WinterSown FAQs provide many answers about the germination method. They are simple, common sense ideas that will help you have the best possible experience with Winter Sowing. Reading the FAQs is important for beginners and is also an excellent refresher for experienced Winter Sowers who looking to get back to basics.

Vented Covers ~ Venting lets out warmed air, lets in moisture too.

Seedling Techniques ~ Seedling Techniques ~ Hardening-Off, Hunk-O-Seedlings, more.

Seedling Care ~ Garden bed preparation, deterring slugs and snails.

Start to Finish ~ Winter Sow during the natural season of Winter.

Quick Fixes ~ Winds, storms, flats too dry, flats too wet.

Light Requirements ~ Ignore indoor-sowing light requirements.

Direct Sowing ~ Information offered for comparison.

Soil and Seeds ~ Soil, seeds and water are what you'll need.
Winter Sowing Containers ~ Recycle milk jugs, whipped topping tubs and more to make sowing containers.

Labeling Flats ~ Sun can fade some inks. Prevent sun fade so you can identify your seedlings.

Winter Sowing Solstice Celebration ~ Sow for Remembrance, Life, Mother Nature, Faith

Ornamental Plants ~ Grasses, Roses, Hostas.

Tomatoes ~ Yes! You can Winter Sow tomatoes.

Container Gardening ~ Winter Sow in large planters.

Failures ~ The most common causes.

Dual Purposes ~ Jumping for Joy!

Seed Saving ~ Learn to save seed from common garden plants.

Seed Trading ~ Suggestions for successful online seed trading.