Ready to Grow!
Starting seeds indoors is a beautiful way to transition from winter into spring. Whether you have a big garden plot or a few container gardens, growing your own food, herbs, and flowers can be rewarding and delicious. At the co-op, we carry seeds from companies we trust, including our new local vendor, Driftless Seed Supply!
Use fresh or properly stored seeds. You don’t have to use a whole packet at once. Store unused seeds in the refrigerator in a dark container.
Make a plan. Start and germination times vary by variety and your area's last frost date (read your seed packet to know when to start). Pro Tip: Make a calendar with a start date for each variety.
Use clean seed starting containers and fresh soil.
Moisten the soil before you add it to your containers.
Fill containers ¾ full. Add seeds, then sift a few more inches of soil on top (skip this for top starting seeds).
Cover with plastic wrap or a clear cover.
Set in a warm place, 65 to 70 degrees.
Keep soil moist (but not saturated) until seeds germinate.
the best gardens grow from the best seeds
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Driftless Seed Supply
Driftless Seed Supply offers high quality seeds and supplies with integrity and transparency for Midwest growers. They grow seeds collaboratively in and for the Midwest. They are committed to providing locally produced, regionally adapted vegetable, flower and native prairie seeds, with a priority to offer certified organic seeds when possible. Find out more at: driftlessseeds.com
Seed Savers Exchange
Seed Savers Exchange stewards America’s culturally diverse and endangered garden and food crop legacy for present and future generations. They educate and connect people through collecting, regenerating and sharing heirloom seeds plants and stories. Find out more at: seedsavers.org
High Mowing Organic Seeds
Offers 100% certified organic seed, bred to perform best in organic conditions with robust, vigorous genetics and modern disease resistances. All of their organic, Non-GMO seed is regularly tested for germination rates, disease and GMO contamination. Their team is knowledgeable, communicative and dedicated to the stewardship of our planet. Find out more at: highmowingseeds.com
