6 Herb and Vegetable Seeds to Start Indoors in January in Low Frost Regions!

Winter’s unpredictable weather certainly doesn’t create the ideal conditions for engaging in gardening activities, but that doesn’t mean you can’t kick-start some small jobs to prepare you for the spring. There are many different seeds to start indoors in January, which if you plant now, will be ready to move outdoors as soon as the climate mellows. Let’s see what they are! 

Seeds to Start Indoors in January

Herbal seeds are the most popular ones to grow in winter, as they do pretty well in both cold and warm environments. If you live in a hardiness zone with a warm climate, January is the perfect time to start your vegetable seeds, as well as some spring flower varieties. By the time you’re done tidying up your garden, they will be ready to be put in the ground.

Vegetables

Onions

It’s wonderful to home-grow your onions, however, they do take their sweet time, so make sure that you plant the seeds no later than the end of January or the beginning of February. They take around or 2 weeks to germinate, and some can be harvested as soon as 50 days after you’ve planted the seeds.

Asparagus

If you’ve never grown asparagus before but would like to take up this adventure, you must know that you won’t see the “fruit” of your labor until the 3rd year after you’ve planted the seeds. Don’t let this discourage you, because the wait is well worth it and the earlier you start, the sooner you’ll be able to enjoy their fresh nutrients!

Kale

Kale is a very easy crop to sow, especially in low or no-frost regions, as it requires at least 6 hours of natural light every day. The seeds will germinate around a week after they have been planted and will be ready to be put in the garden once their leaves have reached a size of 5-10cm.

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Herbs

Basil

What’s great about basil is that you can grow it all year round in any hardiness zone, as long as you can provide it with a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight a day. They take around 2 weeks to sprout and with soil temperature at 75-85°F.

Thyme

Same as with the basil, to grow thyme seeds indoors you’re going to need sun and warmth. However, the germination period is significantly longer – it can take from 2 weeks up to a month.

Chives

Chives are one of the least fussy herbs to grow, which makes it an excellent choice for beginners. You can provide them with either natural or artificial light, but remember to water them consistently, otherwise they may fail to germinate.

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