I live in ca, when should brussel sprouts be planted?
1970368
Probably during the cooler months out there,I'm in Florida and my first batch just burned up so I am going to replant them in late Sept. or early Oct.
1970369
Don't know about Cal. weather, however, I planted seeds 7 month ago, and very slow growth, still no sprouts. Used the Grow Box system here in south Fla. Out of 15 seeds planted, only 3 sprouted. Easier to buy frozen when need of sprouts comes along. Too bad, I was disappointed with results.
444121
i planted mine at the end of last summer, and it looks very healthy and starting to send up vines, so i expect a small crop this summer. planting now you probably won't get much this year, but next year should be good. i believe the instructions said to expect a crop the second year for sure.
1513178
You should be fine. I am in mid-NC and I planted a second round today. Not sure about the germination ratio on this particular variety~ so far I have not had these particular ones sprout~ but my regular cucumbers came out this year, though a bit staggered due to the hot/cold/hot~ but tried these again today to see if they sprout.
1004389
When you don't have any more cold/frost at night. Here in Ct., I put my seedlings in end of April, beginning of May. It's a good head start on what you put in your garden.
1842022
Put them in the ground now .I used to raise 5 acres in Granger, Indiana I am in california and put some 2 year crowns in 3 mos ago and get some ediible asperugus already .
1361523
I would plant first of spring- after no more chance of frost, can start them growing inside your home as pre prepping,, they are going to be beautiful and smell wonderful!!
1513181
I grow the. In pa. Planted them in late May ,cool nights kept them from growing ,now they are moving .I think if you have a spot that gets some shade during the late afternoon they will take the heat
350922
Alfalfa seeds have various usages. From your question it appears that you are looking to sow it as a crop rather than sprout it, if so you can plant it in the spring or the fall depending on your climate. Typically where we have "winter" and frost goes into the ground one should simply plant in the spring. Yet if you live somewhere where there is little ground frost and a moist enough fall you can sow it in the fall. The main thing to be concerned about is that you have at least 8 weeks before any frost so that the plants get enough root developed to hardy over the winter. If planting a small area you can cover the are with straw to protect it over the winter. Hope This Helps! rcc
1908776
I live in the high desert (4000 ft.) and I planted in the early summer. Nurseries who sell these or any plants should let customers know when to plant certain plants. If I still lived in Sacramento, Ca. I would have planted this in the spring. Good luck...
360107
I have the 2' model which I often use during the winter months, but I live in the California Bay Area; the temperature rarely gets to 35-40F. The heated mat is supposed to provide warmth (to help sprout seeds) to 20F above ambient. You may need to provide additional heat in your garage depending on how cold it gets outside.
186404
I plant mine in very early Spring...just as soon as the threat of frost has passed. Once they start to bloom, they will bloom until frost. When the seed heads pop, save the seeds and plant them the next Spring!
510795
It was about the same time of the year when I planted mine. As I remember it took more or less a week for them to sprout. Almost all of the seed did sprout eventually. Make sure they aren't growing inwardly, towards the ground. I tried to have mine indoors, in southern California, but my gardening skills aren't that great and they ended up dying before I could harvest them. Maybe I'll try again this year. I've seen people planting the seeds indoors and them moving them outside after it sprouts successfully. Hope it helps.
1554826
Sacramento, California weather is hot in summer. Seeds sprouted within 2 wks, flowers followed. I've noticed last week that those same flowers are starting yo sprout once again. So if Wisconsin is similar to sac, then these flowers will be an excellent addition to your yard. Good luck.
1093054
I had a similar experience. Since you put them in the refrigerator to keep them in their dormant stage, the best thing you can do is to plant them as soon as you can get a shovel into the ground. Plant them initially below the freeze line 8 inches down in composted soil. In late February early March, remove 4 inches of the soil in order to make sure they do not have to hard to put up in the spring. When you see them coming out of the ground in late in April,fill the trench in slowly with loose compost. When you see the sprigs come up and provide plenty of compost, you will feel excited and even more motivated to care for them. Good luck. Mr. P I had a similar experience. Since you put them in the refrigerator to keep them in their dormant stage, the best thing you can do is to plant them as soon as you can get a shovel into the ground. Plant them initially below the freeze line 8 inches down in composted soil. In late February early March, remove 4 inches of the soil in order to make sure they do not have to hard to put up in the spring. When you see them coming out of the ground in late in April,fill the trench in slowly with loose compost. When you see the sprigs come up and provide plenty of compost, you will feel excited and... » Read More I had a similar experience. Since you put them in the refrigerator to keep them in their dormant stage, the best thing you can do is to plant them as soon as you can get a shovel into the ground. Plant them initially below the freeze line 8 inches down in composted soil. In late February early March, remove 4 inches of the soil in order to make sure they do not have to hard to put up in the spring. When you see them coming out of the ground in late in April,fill the trench in slowly with loose compost. When you see the sprigs come up and provide plenty of compost, you will feel excited and even more motivated to care for them. Good luck. Mr. P « Show Less
486094
I suppose you could plant them outside but they are intended for sprouting jar. If you plant the outdoors you will get alphalfa and radishes. :-)
1184567
Very cold weather will probably will hurt it. Mine was planted in the San Francisco Bay area and on the coast where in never gets very cold.
2032449
I am yet to find out. I have delayed in planting because I have been experiencing really weird weather for the past 7 months. I was hoping to plant this month (Jan 2014) but with the very wet weather, the plants may not even grow and I do want to maximize the potential for them to sprout (if they are viable). As soon as I have a response - positive or negative (and hopefully in the next two months) I will post it. My sincere apologies.