Alright, let’s talk about getting those summer veggies going. I decided this year I was gonna get serious about my garden, so I started doing some digging on what seeds are best to start with in the warmer months. I thought about what I like to eat the most, and that’s how I made my list.
First off, I got some tomato seeds. Nothing beats fresh tomatoes in the summer, right? I picked a few different kinds, some big ones for slicing and some cherry tomatoes for snacking. I planted them in these little seed starter trays I picked up from the garden store. Filled them up with some seed starting mix, made a little hole with my finger, and popped the seeds in. Covered them up, gave them a good watering, and set them by the sunniest window in my house.
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplants
- Marigold
Keep them warm and moist
Then I grabbed some pepper seeds. I went for a mix of bell peppers and some spicy ones ’cause who doesn’t love a little kick? Treated them the same way as the tomatoes. The trick is to keep the soil moist but not soaked, and they need a lot of light, so I made sure they were right up there with the tomatoes.
Eggplants were next on my list. I’ve always found them a bit tricky, but I was determined. I used the same method—seed starter mix, little hole, seed in, cover, and water. Eggplants like it warm, so I made sure their spot by the window was extra cozy. I even talked to them a bit, encouraging them to grow. Don’t know if it helps, but it makes me feel better.
Last year, I had some trouble with pests, so this time I thought I’d try something different. I got some marigold seeds. I heard they’re good for keeping the bugs away, plus they’re pretty. I sprinkled those around the edges of my garden bed outside. Just scattered them on top of the soil and lightly watered them in. They’re supposed to be pretty easy, so I’m hoping they’ll do their thing without much fuss.
I also started some lettuce indoors. Lettuce is great because you can start harvesting the outer leaves pretty early, and it just keeps growing. I used a longer, shallow container for these, sprinkled the seeds on top of the soil, and just barely covered them. They need light to germinate, so I didn’t bury them too deep.
After getting everything planted, I made sure to label each tray and pot with what I planted and the date. It’s easy to forget what’s what when you’ve got a bunch of different seeds going. I set up a little schedule to check on them every day, making sure they had enough water and light.
It’s been a few weeks now, and I’ve already seen some sprouts. The tomatoes and peppers are looking strong, and even the eggplants are starting to show some life. The marigolds outside are doing well too. I transplanted the lettuce into the garden already, and it’s thriving. It feels good to see everything growing, knowing I started it all from seed. It’s like a little bit of magic, watching something so small turn into something you can eat or just enjoy looking at in your garden.
It is rewarding to see everything come together. I can’t wait to taste those tomatoes and peppers. Gardening’s a lot of trial and error, but it’s always worth it in the end. I’m already thinking about what I’ll plant next year.
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