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  January 1. Plant Transplant seedlings 1-3 months after germination to 3 or 4 inch pots. After they have reached a fairly good size they can be moved into the garden. 2. Fertilize Give newly germinated plants a little diluted liquid fertilizer once true leaves appear and before they are transplanted to a larger pot. This helps to encourage root growth. Apply 1/2 strength solution one or twice per week until planted in the garden or finally planted in the ground. 3. Protect Protect new plants from heavy rains, hail, winds and slugs.

  February 1. Plant Transplant seedlings 1-3 months after germination to 3 or 4 inch pots. After they have reached a fairly good size they can be moved into the garden. 2. Fertilize Give newly germinated plants a little diluted liquid fertilizer once true leaves appear and before they are transplanted to a larger pot. This helps to encourage root growth. Apply 1/2 strength solution one or twice per week until planted in the garden or finally planted in the ground. 3. Protect Protect new plants from heavy rains, hail, winds and slugs.

  March 1. Plant Transplant seedlings 1-3 months after germination to 3 or 4 inch pots. After they have reached a fairly good size they can be moved into the garden. 2. Fertilize Give newly germinated plants a little diluted liquid fertilizer once true leaves appear and before they are transplanted to a larger pot. This helps to encourage root growth. Apply 1/2 strength solution one or twice per week until planted in the garden or finally planted in the ground. 3. Protect Protect new plants from heavy rains, hail, winds and slugs.

  April 1. Plant Transplant seedlings 1-3 months after germination to 3 or 4 inch pots. After they have reached a fairly good size they can be moved into the garden. 2. Fertilize Give newly germinated plants a little diluted liquid fertilizer once true leaves appear and before they are transplanted to a larger pot. This helps to encourage root growth. Apply 1/2 strength solution one or twice per week until planted in the garden or finally planted in the ground. 3. Protect Protect new plants from heavy rains, hail, winds and slugs. 4. Transplant After seedlings in 3 or 4 inch pots have reached a fairly good size they can be moved into the garden. Be sure to keep them watered the first few weeks after transplanting but they should not remain wet as it could cause mildew.

  May 1. Protect Protect new plants from heavy rains, hail, winds and slugs. 2. Transplant After seedlings in 3 or 4 inch pots have reached a fairly good size they can be moved into the garden. Be sure to keep them watered the first few weeks after transplanting but they should not remain wet as it could cause mildew.

  June 1. Protect Protect new plants from heavy rains, hail, winds and slugs.

  October 1. Sow Seeds Sow seeds indoors in October of November. Room temperature. Germinations generally in 5-7 days but can take as long as 8 weeks. Move new seedlings outdoors as soon as they appear.

  November 1. Sow Seeds Sow seeds indoors in October of November. Room temperature. Germinations generally in 5-7 days but can take as long as 8 weeks. Move new seedlings outdoors as soon as they appear.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January Transplant seedlings 1-3 months after germination to 3 or 4 inch pots. After they have reached a fairly good size they can be moved into the garden. February Transplant seedlings 1-3 months after germination to 3 or 4 inch pots. After they have reached a fairly good size they can be moved into the garden. March Transplant seedlings 1-3 months after germination to 3 or 4 inch pots. After they have reached a fairly good size they can be moved into the garden. April Transplant seedlings 1-3 months after germination to 3 or 4 inch pots. After they have reached a fairly good size they can be moved into the garden.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? January Transplant seedlings 1-3 months after germination to 3 or 4 inch pots. After they have reached a fairly good size they can be moved into the garden. February Transplant seedlings 1-3 months after germination to 3 or 4 inch pots. After they have reached a fairly good size they can be moved into the garden. March Transplant seedlings 1-3 months after germination to 3 or 4 inch pots. After they have reached a fairly good size they can be moved into the garden. April Transplant seedlings 1-3 months after germination to 3 or 4 inch pots. After they have reached a fairly good size they can be moved into the garden.

  Sow Seeds When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements? October Sow seeds indoors in October of November. Room temperature. Germinations generally in 5-7 days but can take as long as 8 weeks. Move new seedlings outdoors as soon as they appear. November Sow seeds indoors in October of November. Room temperature. Germinations generally in 5-7 days but can take as long as 8 weeks. Move new seedlings outdoors as soon as they appear.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? January Give newly germinated plants a little diluted liquid fertilizer once true leaves appear and before they are transplanted to a larger pot. This helps to encourage root growth. Apply 1/2 strength solution one or twice per week until planted in the garden or finally planted in the ground. February Give newly germinated plants a little diluted liquid fertilizer once true leaves appear and before they are transplanted to a larger pot. This helps to encourage root growth. Apply 1/2 strength solution one or twice per week until planted in the garden or finally planted in the ground. March Give newly germinated plants a little diluted liquid fertilizer once true leaves appear and before they are transplanted to a larger pot. This helps to encourage root growth. Apply 1/2 strength solution one or twice per week until planted in the garden or finally planted in the ground. April Give newly germinated plants a little diluted liquid fertilizer once true leaves appear and before they are transplanted to a larger pot. This helps to encourage root growth. Apply 1/2 strength solution one or twice per week until planted in the garden or finally planted in the ground.

  Protect When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved? January Protect new plants from heavy rains, hail, winds and slugs. February Protect new plants from heavy rains, hail, winds and slugs. March Protect new plants from heavy rains, hail, winds and slugs. April Protect new plants from heavy rains, hail, winds and slugs. May Protect new plants from heavy rains, hail, winds and slugs. June Protect new plants from heavy rains, hail, winds and slugs.

  Transplant When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? April After seedlings in 3 or 4 inch pots have reached a fairly good size they can be moved into the garden. Be sure to keep them watered the first few weeks after transplanting but they should not remain wet as it could cause mildew. May After seedlings in 3 or 4 inch pots have reached a fairly good size they can be moved into the garden. Be sure to keep them watered the first few weeks after transplanting but they should not remain wet as it could cause mildew.