Beginning of Cold Weather Planting - 2011

Tonight, I began my cold weather planting for early spring 2011. I am starting all of these plants in Jiffy Greenhouses. Each are being planted according to seed packaging directions. All are being planted in Miracle Grow Organic Potting Mix.

Weather: Currently there is snow remaining on the ground and days are averaging somewhere around 30-35 degrees. This week promises a warmer weather averaging 45-50, but approaching the 60's at the end of the week.

Peas - Super Sugar Snap - Burpee Signature

Number of Plants: 24

Planting Depth: about 2"

Growing Season: March-October

Seedlings: expected in 7-14 days

First Harvest: expected in 64 days

Onion - Spanish Gold Hybrid - Burpee Signature

Number of Plants: 18

Planting Depth: about 1/4" - just below the surface

Growing Season: March-October

Seedlings: expected in 7-14 days

First Harvest: expected in 105 days

Broccoli - Majestic Crown Hybrid - Burpee Signature

Number of Plants: 18

Planting Depth: 1/4" - just below the surface

Growing Season: March - October

Seedlings: expected in 10-21 days

First Harvest: expected in 90 days

Spinach - Double Choice Hybrid - Burpee Signature (suitable for baby spinach or mature harvest)

Number of Plants: 18

Planting Depth: about 1/2"

Growing Season: March - October

Seedlings: expected in 7-14 days

First Harvest: expected in 35 days

Lettuce - Caesar's Favorite - Burpee Signature

Number of Plants: 18

Planting Depth: about 1/4" - just below the surface

Growing Season: March - October

Seedlings: expected in 7-10 days

First Harvest: expected in 83 days

Lettuce - Salad Bowl - Burpee Signature

Number of Plants: 18

Planting Depth: about 1/4" - just below the surface

Growing Season: March - October

Seedlings: expected in 7-10 days

First Harvest: expected in 45 days

I plan to put the Jiffy Greenhouses outside tomorrow in direct sunlight. Once the seedlings have sprouted, I will transplant to my raised beds.