Starting seeds indoors is one of the most important techniques for successful cold climate gardening. In this section you’ll find practical guides on when to start seeds, how to care for seedlings and how to prepare plants for short northern growing seasons.
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Starting seeds indoors is the single most effective way to add 3–8 weeks to your cold climate growing season – without spending money on a greenhouse. But most gardeners in Zone 3–5 and H6–H8 get the timing wrong. They start too early, use window light that is not strong enough, and end up with leggy…