Comment by Homesteaders in Training on December 9, 2011 at 6:23pm

This might be a stupid question but.....When do you start this? I love this idea and would like to adopt it! Do you do this inside where it is warm? do you just transplant it when it is planting time?

Comment by Karen Paro on December 9, 2011 at 6:51pm

Love that starting box!!!!

Comment by Marianne Smith on December 9, 2011 at 8:16pm

Depending on what you are planning to grow, it's best to start seeds 3- 8 weeks before you are ready to plant or your last frost date.  I live in South Florida so I don't have to worry about frost.  I worry about crazy hot weather.  I just started a few herbs this afternoon.

Comment by Marilyn Lakaner on December 9, 2011 at 8:28pm

This was last Spring's start box.  I started these mid April in the house with a sheet of plastic over the top until they sprouted.  Then, i hardened them off out on my deck when it warmed during the day.  That box was nice, but it was way too big for my liking.  Thanks guys!

Comment by Chet on December 14, 2011 at 11:21am

Neat idea! How big is each box?

Comment by Marilyn Lakaner on December 16, 2011 at 4:16pm

This box is probably 2 ft x 3 ft.  Each little compartment will hold about 3 cups of dirt.  I'm guessing.  

 

Comment by Ryan Parker on December 16, 2011 at 8:25pm

Hi, just sent you a friend request, sorry about that, I was trying to comment and am new to this system.  I like your seedling box.  Do you just slip it up over and the form is maintained when they are ready for transplanting?  Very cool!

 

Comment by Francesca on December 19, 2011 at 6:32pm

Great idea. Thanks! I learn something new everyday.

Comment by Mark Neufer on January 12, 2012 at 11:31am

Very nice.

Comment by Marilyn Lakaner on January 12, 2012 at 12:15pm

Yes, Ryan.  I just cover it with plastic.  I just scoop out the plant and put in to the ground.

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