 Grow bags with cold season crops seeds. Kale, spinach, oregano/arugula. I also have 2 more with carrots and marigolds. These are from Amazon and come in a 5 pack. Admittedly, this is the first year I’ve succeeded growing vegetables. Ever since I’ve moved to the country 5 years ago, I’ve attempted to grow tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. Pretty simple right? Not for me! I can grow flowers easily, but vegetables were never my forte. That is until I moved my vegetable garden to full sun this year. I have successfully grown some veggies now, and I’m ready to start some cold season crops before fall comes.
What are cold season crops? Cold season crops are plants that thrive in cooler temperatures. Some are even frost tolerant. These crops are usually started in July or August and can withhold colder temperatures. Some examples are kale, spinach, carrots, lettuces, broccoli, peas, radishes, and some herbs. Many of them have shorter maturity rates as well, meaning they don’t take as long to mature as other heat loving plants, so you can harvest them sooner than most crops. So, this year, I’ve decided to start some marigolds, carrots, spinach, kale, arugula, and oregano. The oregano may not work out since their maturity is 90 days - but it’s worth a try. I’d like some oregano to dry and use for my spice cabinet and to also make a tincture with! It is August 21 and I am a bit more behind than I planned, but I have my greenhouse now as well so that should help me keep these plants going once the really cool temps hit! I planted the marigolds on 8/15 and they are looking like healthy sprouts today. Read on if you’d like to learn how I’m starting my seeds.
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