January is the perfect time to start preparing for the upcoming summer season. If you’re planning to grow flowers from seeds, winter sowing is essential for certain plants. Below, we highlight the flowers you should begin sowing in January for a beautiful garden ahead.
1. Begonia Flowers
To sow begonias, you’ll need to prepare the right soil mix. Combine peat, sand, and sheet soil in the proportions 1:1:2. Once you’ve mixed the soil, pour it into trays and sow the seeds. Cover the trays with film and place them on a windowsill. The ideal temperature for germination is between 20 to 22°C. Once the first sprouts appear, remove the film to allow the seedlings to grow freely.
2. Carnation Flower Shabot
Carnations take about 6 months to bloom after sowing, so patience is key. Prepare fertile soil, create 3 mm deep indentations, and sow the seeds. Lightly cover them with river sand. Keep the trays in a warm, sunny room under a film to retain moisture. Your carnations will thrive with this setup, but be patient—they’ll reward you with blooms later in the year.
3. Lobelia Flower
Lobelia takes about 80 days to develop. Start by mixing neutral soil with sand, then moisten the mix. Sow the seeds and cover with film, keeping the soil moist by spraying it daily. After 14 days, remove the cover and move the trays to a warm, sunny spot to continue growing.
Sowing these flowers in January will give them plenty of time to develop strong seedlings, ensuring a beautiful garden in the warmer months. Happy planting!
