Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Next year, can I sow my morning glories, sweet peas, and other flowers indoors n March first?

I planted my sweet peas in june, but they are only a foot high. I think I planted them late. I have a lot of morning glories, and in some places they are 8 feet high, and in some only 2 feet. There are some other flowers i'd like to start indoors too so they will grow, and bloom faster, like sweet wiliam, and other summer flowering annuals. Can I do sow my morning glories, sweet peas, and the other flowers indoors in march, will they bloom faster grow faster ect? I live in ontario zone 5.

Next year, can I sow my morning glories, sweet peas, and other flowers indoors n March first?
Yes you can. I started seeds indoors in February for petunias and marigolds and morning glories and tomatoes and other things. It was a little too early. The morning glories got out of control! I had the plants under florescent lights. You put the lights just inches above the plants and they grow just great. I think March would be a good time to start them in your zone but be prepared to have them get pretty viney before it is time to plant them. Mine are growing all over the side of the house now and I had tomatoes before the end of June. I am in zone 5/6. The lights are important to keep the plants from getting too leggy. And you don't need grow-lights, any cheap florescent light works.
Reply:Yes, you can. I would start them earlier than March. Make sure you keep the seedlings moist.
Reply:Absolutely.





Most hardware stores or home centers can sell you a small kit with everything you need to start seeds indoors. All you need to supply are the seeds, water and a good warm, sunny window.


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