The Cycle Starts Anew

Yesterday, Groundhog's Day, marks six weeks until the official Spring Equinox...and about 12 weeks until the annuals are planted.

It's time to start the seeds that require the longest development time, like vinca, ageratum, heliotrope, and the like.  I started the first set (vinca, ageratum, and heliotrope) last week, with the heliotrope continuing on the heater this week with the Easter Egg plant.

The heliotrope, so far, has 5 of 24 plants sprouted, but typically takes a long time and has a very low germination rate.  I put dozens of seeds in each cell.