Where do you get your seeds?

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[Post New]08/09/2014 11:15
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Anonymous
I want to start a fall garden. I used seedlings for my summer one, but I think I want to try seeds this time. So, share your secrets DCUM. What is the best place to buy seeds. I could go to a store or buy on-line. Any brands that folks recommend?
[Post New]08/09/2014 11:27
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Anonymous
Giant or on-line.
[Post New]08/09/2014 11:30
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Anonymous
Where do you live? In S. Alexandria there's a store called villiage hardware that has bulk seeds. Mainly kale, spinach, radishes things like that.
[Post New]08/09/2014 11:34
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Where do you live? In S. Alexandria there's a store called villiage hardware that has bulk seeds. Mainly kale, spinach, radishes things like that.


S. Arlington. Perhaps I will check that place out.
[Post New]08/09/2014 13:56
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Anonymous
It is a little late to start seeds (except maybe kale)...I get mine from behnkes. Huge selection of cool varieties.
[Post New]08/09/2014 15:00
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Anonymous
Flower or vegetable seeds?
For vegetable seeds, I like MOM's. They sell seeds from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, suited for this area. I also like the Renee's Garden seeds at Whole Foods.
The best selection is online. I buy from a few trusted places with great results.
[Post New]08/09/2014 15:03
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Anonymous
Online sources:
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Seed Savers Exchange
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
Seeds of Italy
Tomato Growers Supply
Territorial Seeds
[Post New]08/09/2014 15:08
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:It is a little late to start seeds (except maybe kale)...I get mine from behnkes. Huge selection of cool varieties.


Do you think it is too late? I was reading in my square foot gardening book and it was saying to start about 9 weeks before the first fall frost (which seems like it is the end of October here) for broccoli and cauliflower, but later for other things. Like it said you could start spinach 7 weeks before the first frost. Is that wrong? I have never done any of this stuff before.

Can I get these types of plants as seedlings from a nursery?
[Post New]08/09/2014 15:39
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Anonymous
OP here again - On that same note. Assuming it is too late to plant seeds. If local nurseries don't carry a good variety of seedlings/plants has anyone every ordered them online? I found this where you can order the actual plants, but i wasn't sure how they survive during shipping/transplant - https://www.gardenharvestsupply.com/productcart/pc/showsearchresults.asp?keyword=broccoli+plants

I mean I guess they make it to nurseries and home depot on trucks, so they can make it to my house that way too
[Post New]08/09/2014 17:23
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It is a little late to start seeds (except maybe kale)...I get mine from behnkes. Huge selection of cool varieties.


Do you think it is too late? I was reading in my square foot gardening book and it was saying to start about 9 weeks before the first fall frost (which seems like it is the end of October here) for broccoli and cauliflower, but later for other things. Like it said you could start spinach 7 weeks before the first frost. Is that wrong? I have never done any of this stuff before.

Can I get these types of plants as seedlings from a nursery?


We are kind of on the edge...first frost is often mid October but a little frost can be good for spinach, kale, greens. Broccoli is on the edge but it is worth a try. Do you have a local ace? In MoCo they sell great seeds and This seasons are on sale. I always buy my seed for next year now even though they expire they really last for years.

Have had success with some of the exchanges too for mail ordering. Good luck and report back!
[Post New]08/10/2014 07:30
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It is a little late to start seeds (except maybe kale)...I get mine from behnkes. Huge selection of cool varieties.


Do you think it is too late? I was reading in my square foot gardening book and it was saying to start about 9 weeks before the first fall frost (which seems like it is the end of October here) for broccoli and cauliflower, but later for other things. Like it said you could start spinach 7 weeks before the first frost. Is that wrong? I have never done any of this stuff before.

Can I get these types of plants as seedlings from a nursery?


It's definitely not late to start seeds. Lettuce, spinach, mizuna, tat soi, daikon, turnips for greens... Here's a planting calendar from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange:

https://www.southernexposure.com/plantingdates.pdf

(And don't forget garlic!)
[Post New]08/10/2014 08:28
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It is a little late to start seeds (except maybe kale)...I get mine from behnkes. Huge selection of cool varieties.


Do you think it is too late? I was reading in my square foot gardening book and it was saying to start about 9 weeks before the first fall frost (which seems like it is the end of October here) for broccoli and cauliflower, but later for other things. Like it said you could start spinach 7 weeks before the first frost. Is that wrong? I have never done any of this stuff before.

Can I get these types of plants as seedlings from a nursery?


It's definitely not late to start seeds. Lettuce, spinach, mizuna, tat soi, daikon, turnips for greens... Here's a planting calendar from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange:

https://www.southernexposure.com/plantingdates.pdf

(And don't forget garlic!)


Thanks! Stupid question. Are we considered inland plains? I assume we are not mountains or coastal. (I live in arlington)
[Post New]08/10/2014 10:57
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It is a little late to start seeds (except maybe kale)...I get mine from behnkes. Huge selection of cool varieties.


Do you think it is too late? I was reading in my square foot gardening book and it was saying to start about 9 weeks before the first fall frost (which seems like it is the end of October here) for broccoli and cauliflower, but later for other things. Like it said you could start spinach 7 weeks before the first frost. Is that wrong? I have never done any of this stuff before.

Can I get these types of plants as seedlings from a nursery?


It's definitely not late to start seeds. Lettuce, spinach, mizuna, tat soi, daikon, turnips for greens... Here's a planting calendar from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange:

https://www.southernexposure.com/plantingdates.pdf

(And don't forget garlic!)


Thanks! Stupid question. Are we considered inland plains? I assume we are not mountains or coastal. (I live in arlington)


We are coastal
[Post New]08/10/2014 20:48
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It is a little late to start seeds (except maybe kale)...I get mine from behnkes. Huge selection of cool varieties.


Do you think it is too late? I was reading in my square foot gardening book and it was saying to start about 9 weeks before the first fall frost (which seems like it is the end of October here) for broccoli and cauliflower, but later for other things. Like it said you could start spinach 7 weeks before the first frost. Is that wrong? I have never done any of this stuff before.

Can I get these types of plants as seedlings from a nursery?


It's definitely not late to start seeds. Lettuce, spinach, mizuna, tat soi, daikon, turnips for greens... Here's a planting calendar from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange:

https://www.southernexposure.com/plantingdates.pdf

(And don't forget garlic!)


Thanks! Stupid question. Are we considered inland plains? I assume we are not mountains or coastal. (I live in arlington)


We are coastal


Ha, awesome. I always wanted to live on the coast
[Post New]08/14/2014 12:43
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ChuckMurphy
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Thompson & Morgan for unusual/rare stuff
Cook's Garden for Heirloom Veggies
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