SEEDS + SEEDLINGS Spring Seed Raising with Setha NZ heritage, open pollinated, organically raised seed is the best of the best! We’re so lucky in New Zealand, to have Setha and Roddy at Setha’s Seeds, doing the hard yards to provide us with high quality veggie, herb and companion flower seed for our gardens. Growing from
SEEDS + SEEDLINGS The Perfect Soil Temperature for Seeds + Seedlings What a difference when we sow seeds, and transplant seedlings, into soil that’s at the perfect temp for each crop - seedlings boost away with strong growth! Use your trusty soil thermometer along with my chart below that shows the ideal temperature range. Most crops will germinate outside this range
SEEDS + SEEDLINGS 5 Tips for Transplanting in Hot Weather Abundant crops begin with seedlings that grow steadily onwards, with no growth checks. Transplanting is a key part of the operation! Thing is, most of the crops we're planting in late summer (winter brassicas, carrots, leeks etc), aren’t fans of intense heat. Add to that, the garden
SEEDS + SEEDLINGS Homemade Seed Raising Mix Knowing how to make your own seed raising mix is super handy when you run out and don't want to drive to buy more, or your fav organic mix is no longer in stock or you are sick of buying stuff in plastic bags! That being said, I
SEEDS + SEEDLINGS How to Save Tomato Seed Having your own little seed bank is solid. Home saved seed becomes adapted to your soil and climate, growing more resilient year by year. It also saves disappointment when your fav seed catalogue stops providing your fav variety. Strong seed, starts with strong plants. Be fussy about the seed you
SEEDS + SEEDLINGS Save Your Seedlings From The Birds It's important work protecting your newly panted seedlings and freshly sown seed from our friends the birds. Especially in spring, when nest building and baby feeding is on the agenda. The simplest way is to plant into a living mulch. Otherwise, immediately after planting, protect seeds or seedlings
SEEDS + SEEDLINGS Raising Really Good Seedlings Really good seedlings are an important part of an abundant garden. If your seedlings are strong and healthy, the grown ups will be too. It takes a bit of dedication to pull off, but its so wonderful to watch seeds curl up out of the soil and to grow into
