@ my neighbour won’t like these bottles in my garden… oh well. I aim to go against the grain!! I’ll do this method over the weekend. Have plenty of bottles to use up! Thanks for showing me this!! X
I’ve done winter sowing in milk jugs before. USA zone 6, typically starting in Dec- Jan. March- April for tomatoes. Last frost is typically mid April. May try again next year. 👩🏻🌾
I watched your video twice and saw you opening the bottles. At what time you open them. I prepared the bottles and start sowing now. Thanks for all your tips!
Thanks for watching. The clips where I was opening the bottles were from previous videos "winter sowing reveal" and you open them when danger of frost has past. So not for a while yet! Good luck with your sowing.
This was such a great video! Looking forward to more ☺️. I tried out winter sowing this year in march (Sweden, USDA zone 6b) and got great results. I’m trying out autumn sowing too for the first time ever (done in september) but we will see if the germinated, tiny seedlings will survive the winter first. They are in tiny plugs in my tiny plastic greenhouse/standing coldframe on shelves so I’m not sure how they should be protected. Do you have any suggestions?
great. glad the video helped. re your seedlings in your cold frame, it depends what they are. I’ve seen most of the ones I’ve mentioned survive a 6b winter with fleece. When I was worried about mine last year (in a very cold snap) I used the garden fleece and sealed up the greenhouse and they were all fine. the winter sowing ones are just left as they are. Good luck with yours.
I'm zone 8 - 9 ish (we don't have zone's in UK as we're so small) but Zone 6 will definitely work. I checked with Johnny's seeds and they grow all these as overwintering plants in a hoop house so I think you'll be fine. If you're already into frost terroritory they wont germinate but they will still benefit from the cold chilling and rain before germination next year. So definitely give it a go.
What amazes me is some plants do not like their roots disturbed yet those that winter sow say they usually do fine when transplanted. What is your comment on that?
In my experience 1/ it depends on the plant... I find tough perennials such as yarrow are not really affected. 2/ Those that don't like it (such as sweet peas) usually sulk for 2-3 weeks, but as long as their needs are met, they will get over it and recover and start to grow again eventually. You will just lose a couple of weeks growing time. That's my experience. I haven't ever lost anything just from transplanting. Slugs yeah but not transplanting. Hope that helps. What is your experience of it?
@@JillBretherton Actually this is my first year to try winter sowing and I plan to try a little of everything! So no experience to draw from but you have inspired me to try about everything! I lost two batches of bachelor buttons this fall, direct sowing them--either squirrels, bugs or birds--even the second batch that was covered with row cover. SO--I will now try winter sowing--what have I got to lose? Thanks for your inspiration!
Me too. I used to sit it out being bored and uninspired. Technically many of the seeds wont actually grow but the winter conditions are vital to condition and prime them for growing in spring. But there are cool plants that prefer the cooler weather for growing.
Overwintering here in UK, I don’t tend to. But if you live in a dry climate (even when it’s cold it can be dry) then I would recommend and occasional watering. Obvs in winter this isn’t going to be often.
@JillBretherton thank you. I'm in north of Scotland. A complete gardening beginner....But everything will have to be potted as I'm in rental with nowt but chuckies in my garden.
You are my favourite gardener. A brilliant video.. thank you.
Ha ha. Great thanks. You make me blush. 😊
I'm looking forward to Spring too. I must remember the sand, so exciting 🎉🎉🎉🎉😅😊
I use 2 litre bottles as a mini green house for my tiny chilli plants. Cut the bottom
Off and put the bottle over the plant. X
That's what I do with my sweet peas. Effectively use them as a cloche. Free gardening products are always good!
@ my neighbour won’t like these bottles in my garden… oh well. I aim to go against the grain!! I’ll do this method over the weekend. Have plenty of bottles to use up! Thanks for showing me this!! X
I’ve done winter sowing in milk jugs before. USA zone 6, typically starting in Dec- Jan. March- April for tomatoes. Last frost is typically mid April. May try again next year. 👩🏻🌾
great video i do my winter sowing in january and have great success so you can do them later than november
Yes I do them in Jan too. I just wanted to stratify them by doing them earlier this year. I love teh winter sowing method!
I watched your video twice and saw you opening the bottles. At what time you open them. I prepared the bottles and start sowing now. Thanks for all your tips!
Thanks for watching. The clips where I was opening the bottles were from previous videos "winter sowing reveal" and you open them when danger of frost has past. So not for a while yet! Good luck with your sowing.
💪💪 great job Jill I have to chuck some poppy seeds outside. Have a super day, Ali ☔️☔️🇨🇦
Poppies are great! so easy to grow. 🌼🥶🇬🇧
This was such a great video! Looking forward to more ☺️. I tried out winter sowing this year in march (Sweden, USDA zone 6b) and got great results. I’m trying out autumn sowing too for the first time ever (done in september) but we will see if the germinated, tiny seedlings will survive the winter first. They are in tiny plugs in my tiny plastic greenhouse/standing coldframe on shelves so I’m not sure how they should be protected. Do you have any suggestions?
great. glad the video helped. re your seedlings in your cold frame, it depends what they are. I’ve seen most of the ones I’ve mentioned survive a 6b winter with fleece. When I was worried about mine last year (in a very cold snap) I used the garden fleece and sealed up the greenhouse and they were all fine. the winter sowing ones are just left as they are. Good luck with yours.
What zone are you in? I'm in 6a N America North east. Drops to 20-15* F. First frost 10/20- Last frost 4/30. It's 11/12 today is it too late?
I'm zone 8 - 9 ish (we don't have zone's in UK as we're so small) but Zone 6 will definitely work. I checked with Johnny's seeds and they grow all these as overwintering plants in a hoop house so I think you'll be fine. If you're already into frost terroritory they wont germinate but they will still benefit from the cold chilling and rain before germination next year. So definitely give it a go.
What amazes me is some plants do not like their roots disturbed yet those that winter sow say they usually do fine when transplanted. What is your comment on that?
In my experience 1/ it depends on the plant... I find tough perennials such as yarrow are not really affected. 2/ Those that don't like it (such as sweet peas) usually sulk for 2-3 weeks, but as long as their needs are met, they will get over it and recover and start to grow again eventually. You will just lose a couple of weeks growing time. That's my experience. I haven't ever lost anything just from transplanting. Slugs yeah but not transplanting. Hope that helps. What is your experience of it?
@@JillBretherton Actually this is my first year to try winter sowing and I plan to try a little of everything! So no experience to draw from but you have inspired me to try about everything! I lost two batches of bachelor buttons this fall, direct sowing them--either squirrels, bugs or birds--even the second batch that was covered with row cover. SO--I will now try winter sowing--what have I got to lose? Thanks for your inspiration!
@ I have had great success sowing bachelors buttons this way. Good luck!
Funny I used to think you couldn't grow in the winter at all
Me too. I used to sit it out being bored and uninspired. Technically many of the seeds wont actually grow but the winter conditions are vital to condition and prime them for growing in spring. But there are cool plants that prefer the cooler weather for growing.
P.S I just subscribed to your channel. You aren't that far from me. I'm in Kent.
@ I'm shocked how many people grow in Kent! They do say it's the garden of England
@@JillBretherton I'm just duping my toe in stratification! Not really had that much to do with it, but as we grow more flowered we are
@@JillBretherton thanks so much your very nice I didn't expect that!
Do you water? Or just let nature take care of it?
Overwintering here in UK, I don’t tend to. But if you live in a dry climate (even when it’s cold it can be dry) then I would recommend and occasional watering. Obvs in winter this isn’t going to be often.
@JillBretherton thank you. I'm in north of Scotland. A complete gardening beginner....But everything will have to be potted as I'm in rental with nowt but chuckies in my garden.
@@chaotic_crafter honestly i think container gardening is easier for beginners anyway and if you’re in Scotland you definitely don’t need to water!
@JillBretherton this is true 😄🏴🌧