2011 growing season begins!

There might be snow covering the garden outside, but inside it's time to start germinating some seeds. Leeks and scallions are the first I get going. I'll plant them into a cold frame and under plastic covered tunnels sometime in March.

I've tried various methods to germinate seeds, the most reliable is to put the seeds on a 1/4 inch layer of moist vermiculite. Cover with plastic wrap and place on a heating pad.

After a few days, I'll transfer the sprouts to individual cells.