And it starts...

It still amazes me every time I start seeds that something so small, can turn into a plant. From the fine dust of petunia seed to a plant so that can be so prolific and completely fill a basket in just under 12 weeks. My two small boxes of seeds will be enough to completely fill the greenhouse to the rafters and probably then some. I am quite excited about what we've selected for bedding out plants this year.

I've started some of the peppers - we are adding an ancho-type hot pepper to the line up this year, along with Ring of Fire cayenne type, a jalapeño and of course we have a multi-colored selection of bells. I'm hoping to get the second seeding of peppers done tomorrow.

The petunias are started - Ultra Mix which is a blend of grandiflora and multiflora types - there are approximately 30 different colors in the mix as well as stars, and veined. I was also studious last season and collected seeds from all of the Wave types we had last year. Between the two trays (which I am not looking forward to transplanting) there should be several hundred (maybe closer to 1000) petunias. They will be used in baskets, planters and available as bedding plants.

Next up on my to-do list for the greenhouse is order our cuttings for the season. I am excited about the calis and fuchsias we are bringing in!!! Its looking to be a great season!! I should apologize for not posting regularly. I will try to do more posts. :P. Until next time....