Hello, all! We started a terraced square foot garden on a hill on the south lawn this year(since we can’t sell our house and get out into the country). It’s proving to be a much larger project than we anticipated! We knew that the soil wouldn’t be cheap but are limited to two beds at the moment. We may try for two or three more throughout the summer for late crops or a jump on next year.
Also, starting plants from seeds is horrifying! I started with 6 of each seed and am down to one survivor from each plant. Mostly tomatoes and peppers. I’ve got them in a sunny window that I open so the breeze hits them for part of the day. I’m trying to get them strong enough to go outside and into the ground. I’m afraid I’m going to wind up going to the local nursery to purchase plants after buying all the seed and killing all the plants. I pray something survives my not-so-green thumb!
Next year I’m just going to drive down to Mansfield, MO and buy substantial plants ready for the ground from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. It’s going to be hard for me to try to can stuff this year if there’s nothing to can. Oh, woe is me!! :0)
I wish you all much success!
How did you seedlings die off? Did you have any grow lights?
Pro-Mix, workbench light, and you’re good to go...
Maybe try planting the seeds outdoors this year instead of trying to start them indoors? If the danger of frost has passed, of course.