Seed Starting Season in Phoenix
Seed starting season never feels quite right in Phoenix. As I write this, we just got .40" of our first winter rain of the season and the Christmas tree just went up over the weekend. But, it's still time to start seeds for the spring season. In fact, it's probably even a week or two late. When it's time to start getting ready for the fall season it'll be July and you're sure to be more concerned about the 110+ degree temps going away than about getting some squash ready to plant in September. Nonetheless, it's time to start sorting through your seeds and thinking about what veggies seem like they'll be delicious in the late spring. Luckily the process couldn't be easier. Equipment needed: Seeds Seed starting mix Planting containers (I use old cardboard egg cartons) Seed starting tray Nursery pots UV grow lights , or a sunny windowsill Wooden kebab skewer, or similar small poking instrument Guide to growing vegetables in the desert (I like So...