Right now, my garden is looking pretty bare, but there are still a few seedlings hanging in there. My cabbage seedlings, which I winter sowed about a month and a half ago, have finally been moved into their permanent home, but they’re still stuck in the cotyledon stage. With February coming to an end, I’m unsure if they’ll take off or if I should start a fresh batch. I had hoped they would be further along by now, but they’re growing at a frustratingly slow pace, making me question whether they’ll have enough time to mature before the warmer weather kicks in.
The beets I winter sowed are in a similar situation—still sitting in their cotyledon stage with no sign of true leaves. If they don’t start growing soon, I may need to direct sow a fresh batch in their container and hope for better results. Beets are usually resilient, so I’m debating whether to wait a little longer or just move on and plant new seeds now. It’s always a guessing game with gardening, and patience is key, but I also don’t want to waste time if these seedlings won’t thrive.
As for the cabbages, I’m really conflicted on what to do next. Should I keep waiting, or should I scrap this batch and try again in the fall when cooler temperatures are more reliable? Maybe I should plant something else in their place—something that will actually take off this season. It’s one of those moments where I have to decide whether to be patient or pivot to a new plan. What do you think? Should I give these cabbages more time, or should I cut my losses and try again later? Let me know in the comments!
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Time Stamp:
0:00 Intro
0:14 Haven’t done anything in garden to prepare for Spring
0:53 Cabbage container
1:20 I want to grow cabbages second time
1:35 What I did wrong the first time with the cabbages
2:05 When I winter sowed cabbage seeds
3:40 Should I start cabbages over?
4:30 How I amend the soil
5:29 How I protected the cabbage seedlings
6:00 Beets update
6:29 My action plan for the beets
8:00 What I may replace the cabbages with
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1 Comment
This late in winter I'd keep the cabbage seedlings you have but give them a boost of nitrogen. I use liquid and bag organic fertilizer but on occasion use miracle gro water soluble plant food for a quick boost if needed. The easiest way to get some organic nitrogen in your soil is grab a small bottle of fish fertilizer since it's mostly a nitrogen but safer than synthetic foods..