These seedlings were started in late March and placed under a grow light until ready for transplanting.

You can help your plants deal with this region’s short growing season by planting seeds in flats or small containers in early spring. That way, the plants can get a head start indoors until the weather is warm enough to move them into the ground. Although starting seedlings is an excellent use of a greenhouse, you don’t need one:  you can just grow seedlings on a windowsill or even under grow lights in a dark closet. Once you have transplanted your seedlings into the garden, make sure to give your new plants at least 2 weeks of daily watering to encourage rooting

You can also grow microgreens indoors for a constant source of fresh greens throughout the year. It’s the same idea as starting seedlings -- except you eat them instead of planting them!

 If you choose to buy seedlings that are already grown, Most local nurseries sell vegetable seedlings in the spring.

Title: Starting Seeds Indoors
Author/Source: Bronx GreenUp, New York Botanical Garden
Description: A tip sheet with all the materials and steps needed to start seeds indoors and transplant the seedlings into your garden once the danger of frost is over.

Title: Grow Your Own Microgreens Micro-Course
Author/Source: Fruition Seeds in Naples, NY
Description: Free online course from organic seed supplier for the Northeast includes the best soils and seeds for microgreens; step-by-step instructions for success; tips for optimizing germination; easy solutions to common mistakes.