Curious about starting seeds directly in your garden?
Let’s take a little break from the seed of the week to talk about direct sowing. It’s not too late to pick up seeds from our Seed Library! There are plenty of seeds that can be started now and sown directly in the ground outside.
We put together a list of ten seeds that we have in our seed library that can be started outside. What’s your favorite to grow?
Dill
Dill is easy to grow, and self-seeds easily. Dill is a versatile spice that is found in many dishes.
Pumpkin
A fall favorite, pumpkin seeds actually do better when planted directly in the garden.
Spinach is another vegetable that prefers the cooler weather. It will bolt as soon as the weather gets warm in summer. The Bloomsdale longstanding variety tends to withstand the heat better than other varieties.
Peas are frost hardy, so they can be planted early. Sow the seeds directly into your garden 4-6 weeks before your last frost date, once the soil is workable or in the fall in mid-August for a fall harvest.
Cucumbers are not fans of being transplanted, so it is better to plant seeds directly into your garden. Wait until the soil has fully warmed in the spring and plant in a sunny location.
With your Bensenville Community Public Library card, you may borrow up to five packets consisting of no more than two of each variety of seed. Each packet contains enough seeds to grow at least 3 plants. Please note that seeds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.