A Guide to  Winter Sowing in Milk Jugs

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A Winter Sowing Tutorial

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Start your seeds with Winter Sowing outside in milk jugs with this simple step by step guide!

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Step 1: Collect Milk Jugs or any plastic containers

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Step 2. Poke holes in bottom for drainage and a few in the top for air flow

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Step 3: Use an exacto knife to cut around the jug as shown

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Step 4: Add about 3" of damp potting soil

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Step 5: Plant your seeds as directed on seed packet and gently water

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Step 6: Put a plant label inside jug and tape jug shut

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Step 7: Set jugs outside in sunny area where they will receive rain through the top opening

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Step 8: Wait patiently....

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Step 9: Watch for germination of the seeds

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Step 10: Once they have germinated, carefully watch the weather for warm days and open jugs so plants don't cook inside

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Then you are done! Plant all the plants in your garden once they have acclimated to having their lids opened!