07/09/2024
Here’s a list of food-producing and edible plants that you can start indoors right now in West Central Florida:
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Vegetables: 🥕🫛🥦
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Tomatoes🍅
Peppers🌶️🫑(Bell, Jalapeño, etc.)
Cucumbers🥒
Lettuce🥬
Spinach
Kale
Swiss Chard
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Herbs:
Basil
Cilantro
Parsley
Mint
Oregano
Thyme
Chives
Rosemary
Sage
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Fruits:
Strawberries 🍓(Start indoors and transplant later)
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Other Edibles:
Microgreens
Green Onions🧅
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Tips for Starting Indoors:
Containers: Use seed trays or small pots with good drainage.
Soil: Use a high-quality seed starting mix.
Light: Place plants under grow lights or in a sunny window for at least 6-8 hours of light per day.
Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Temperature: Keep the indoor environment warm, ideally between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Starting these plants indoors will give them a head start before transplanting them to your garden or larger containers once the temperatures are ideal.
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