Although the new gardening season is still a few months away, January is the perfect time to start planning for a bountiful harvest. Seasoned gardeners understand that sowing certain vegetables, particularly those with longer growing seasons, as seedlings in January can give you a head start.
Vegetables to Start as Seedlings This Month:
Celery: Celery seeds have a tough outer coating, which means they take longer to germinate. January is an ideal time to sow celery seedlings to ensure they have ample time to develop before the garden season begins.
Onions and Leeks: For robust bulbs throughout the growing season, it’s crucial to start onion seeds in January. These plants need a long germination period to thrive.
Late Varieties of Aubergines and Peppers: To allow late varieties of aubergines and peppers to mature fully, sowing their seeds in January is recommended. This timing ensures a productive growing period.
Tomatoes: You can also start seeds for late-ripening, tall tomato varieties in January. To prevent seedlings from becoming leggy, sow the seeds in separate containers and pre-treat the soil with warm water before planting.
Begin your preparations for the upcoming season by sowing these vegetables that benefit from an early start in January.
