Hey there! I love the tip about taking out starts and then keaving the jug intact for allowing more seeds to germinate! This is only my 2nd year doing thus, so all tips are helpful. I am in E. TN too!
I have some plastic rectangular salad containers from the grocery store. They are completely clear with a hinged lid. I bet I can make these work similarly, and probably add a hole or two on the top.
Hi Mark! I think that’s a lovely idea! Since those containers tend to have a lot of drainage, I would just check frequently to make sure it isn’t getting too dried out. Best wishes, and thanks for watching!
@@hoplite2247 I don’t usually have to. I take the top off and then it gets moisture that way. I do make sure to cut some drainage holes so it doesn’t get swampy in there, though!
Nice job, I didn't see you put any drainage holes in the bottom. I'm in N.Y zone 6a and I've been winter sowing for a few years now. With the snow and the rain that we get here during the winter I have to put drainage holes in the bottom. Especially this winter we've been getting alot of rain. I did my winter sowing today and this is my second year of doing the milkweed. I had great results with the swamp milkweed and raised alot of monarchs last year. They seem to prefer the swamp over the common and all the others that I grew. This year I'm gonna try the purple milkweed that another channel sent me. I'm so excited on how it's gonna turn out. I winter sowed it today and I also have some in the refrigerator to plant inside in a month. What kind did you winter sow ?
Hi Nora! Thanks for watching and for the great question! The last few years I haven’t put drainage holes in my milk jugs, but we probably didn’t get that much precipitation. I wonder if this is why some folks leave the cap on their milk jugs? This year I only started Common Milkweed, but last year I also started Swamp Milkweed and Showy Milkweed. Did you get flowers on your starts the first year? I’d love to see photos of your milkweed if you’re willing to share them with me - I’m @lumberjillgarden on Instagram!
@@Lumberjillgarden Yess I did get flowers and lots of them on the swamp milkweed weed. I got so many that I sent alot of seeds to another channel called Butterfly Garden Inspirations. She's in Florida. She raises so many monarchs that they keep chewing down her swamp so in turn she got no flowers for seeds. When we had the terrible drought last year and 90 degree weather when the swamp got really big ,I was giving those plants a gallon of water a day.
That’s wonderful! The more monarchs, the better! I’ll check out Butterfly Garden Inspirations - hopefully your seeds work. The good thing is that milkweed is a perennial, so she should have plenty come back!
I am also in New York state and going to TRY winter sowing. My question is is it ok for them to get covered in snow or do I have to go out and uncover them?
Hi Catty! I have transplanted yet this year. I am waiting until mid- to late- May in East Tennessee, and might wait until early June in the Northwoods. For the milkweed, it’s all about good roots, so giving them a lot of time to develop is key! I plan to post about transplanting once it’s time, so keep an eye out!
This is my first time growing these plants.I too live in East Tennessee
Would love a video about what you do with the pods and twine them. I have found your videos helpful from Australia ❤
Nice video. I Iive in Pennsylvania, and I just did this today!
Hey there! I love the tip about taking out starts and then keaving the jug intact for allowing more seeds to germinate! This is only my 2nd year doing thus, so all tips are helpful. I am in E. TN too!
Hey neighbor - I’m glad my video gave you some fresh ideas! If you have anything to share from your experiences, I’d love to hear them!
I have some plastic rectangular salad containers from the grocery store. They are completely clear with a hinged lid. I bet I can make these work similarly, and probably add a hole or two on the top.
Hi Mark! I think that’s a lovely idea! Since those containers tend to have a lot of drainage, I would just check frequently to make sure it isn’t getting too dried out. Best wishes, and thanks for watching!
Great tutorial, Dana!
Thanks Penny! I can’t wait to see what people grow!
@@Lumberjillgarden Do you continue misting or watering in the jug?
@@hoplite2247 I don’t usually have to. I take the top off and then it gets moisture that way. I do make sure to cut some drainage holes so it doesn’t get swampy in there, though!
Nice job, I didn't see you put any drainage holes in the bottom. I'm in N.Y zone 6a and I've been winter sowing for a few years now. With the snow and the rain that we get here during the winter I have to put drainage holes in the bottom. Especially this winter we've been getting alot of rain. I did my winter sowing today and this is my second year of doing the milkweed. I had great results with the swamp milkweed and raised alot of monarchs last year. They seem to prefer the swamp over the common and all the others that I grew. This year I'm gonna try the purple milkweed that another channel sent me. I'm so excited on how it's gonna turn out. I winter sowed it today and I also have some in the refrigerator to plant inside in a month. What kind did you winter sow ?
Hi Nora! Thanks for watching and for the great question! The last few years I haven’t put drainage holes in my milk jugs, but we probably didn’t get that much precipitation. I wonder if this is why some folks leave the cap on their milk jugs? This year I only started Common Milkweed, but last year I also started Swamp Milkweed and Showy Milkweed. Did you get flowers on your starts the first year? I’d love to see photos of your milkweed if you’re willing to share them with me - I’m @lumberjillgarden on Instagram!
@@Lumberjillgarden Yess I did get flowers and lots of them on the swamp milkweed weed. I got so many that I sent alot of seeds to another channel called Butterfly Garden Inspirations. She's in Florida. She raises so many monarchs that they keep chewing down her swamp so in turn she got no flowers for seeds. When we had the terrible drought last year and 90 degree weather when the swamp got really big ,I was giving those plants a gallon of water a day.
That’s wonderful! The more monarchs, the better! I’ll check out Butterfly Garden Inspirations - hopefully your seeds work. The good thing is that milkweed is a perennial, so she should have plenty come back!
I am also in New York state and going to TRY winter sowing.
My question is is it ok for them to get covered in snow or do I have to go out and uncover them?
@@amandaamadori7756 I don't uncover my when it snows. I think that keeps them dormant until there ready to sprout.
Do you have a video on how to transplant them into the ground when they sprout
Hi Catty! I have transplanted yet this year. I am waiting until mid- to late- May in East Tennessee, and might wait until early June in the Northwoods. For the milkweed, it’s all about good roots, so giving them a lot of time to develop is key! I plan to post about transplanting once it’s time, so keep an eye out!
Do you know if this works for all the different milkweed?
I’ve only done this with Common Milkweed, but I’ve seen it used for other types on www.growmilkweedplants.com
How often do you water?