Comments on: Winter Sowing

By: Lorene

Lorene — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:41:29 +0000

Thank You Kathy for replying….I will check out the HOS

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:17:03 +0000

Hi Lorene,

The plants can take a bit of bashing as their root systems are so extensive. For milk jugs, cut away the jug and tear the roots apart into chunks with your hands – it’s up to you how many pieces you want to divide the jug into. You can split it into 4 – 6 pieces and space each piece 6 – 8″ apart, just to give you an idea. On GardenWeb forums they call them Hunk-O-Seedlings (HOS).

By: Lorene

Lorene — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:26:57 +0000

Hello,

Thank you for sharing with pics…very helpful.

My question is simple…How do you remove the plants for transplanting with out damage to the roots?

If using milk jugs do I cut or tear apart the mass group of seedlings? Any suggestions or pics?

I have read all I can find on the subject.
I’m sure I missed some.

But I have not seen any pics or information on removing for transplanting.

New to winter sowing I live in Michigan zone 5b.
Thanks in advance.

woodville5656@yahoo.com

By: Kay

Kay — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:44:10 +0000

Thank you so much for your informative and detailed instructions. My only complaint is that I was so looking forward to seeing your results. How did it turn out???

I am in Sudbury, Onatrio and I plan on using your method. Thanks again.

Kay

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sat, 17 May 2008 08:27:37 +0000

Awesome, Donna! Since you live in the States, you can start by going to WinterSown to get some free seeds! Just remember to stagger your seed sowing, starting with seeds that need scarification (anytime between December and January), then seeds that are hardy (sometime in early February) and then tender annuals (late February to early March). Of course, that's more for my zone, which is USDA Zone 4. Good luck!