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!
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