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Master Gardeners provide tips for starting seeds indoors

A table of seedling plants under a grow light.
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Dan Sherman
February is a good time to start growing seedlings indoors.

Beltrami County Master Gardeners John Reff and Dan Sherman joined the "KAXE Morning Show" to answer listener questions and discuss starting seeds indoors.

BEMIDJI — We're in the middle of winter, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be thinking about your upcoming gardens. Now's the time to start planting your seeds indoors.

Seedlings on some wooden steps with a dog looking at them.
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Dan Sherman
Sometimes you need help supervising your seedlings.

Beltrami County Master Gardeners John Reff and Dan Sherman joined the KAXE Morning Show to talk about planting seeds indoors and making a planting schedule.

Listen to the full conversation above for all their growing tips.

Topics

  • Favorite soups (:20-1:56)
  • What to plant first (2:16-3:10)
  • Supplies needed to start planting indoors (3:11-5:18)
  • Light source for seedlings (5:18-7:15)
  • Heat source for seedlings (7:16-8:04)
  • Watering seedlings (8:05-9:33)
  • Types of water to use (9:33-10:52)
  • Seed starting and upcoming events (10:57-15:00)

Do you have questions for the Master Gardeners? Wondering about ordering your seeds for next season? Text us at 218-326-1234, and we’ll get them to the Master Gardeners before their next appearance Wednesday, Mar. 19.

More resources

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Jen Kellen
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KAXE
Not all supervisors are equally helpful.

  • Feb. 25: Starting Garden Seeds, 6-8 p.m., Register through Community Ed
  • March 11: Improving your soil, 6-8 p.m., Register through Community Ed
  • March 15: Shevlin Garden Club, 1-4 p.m., Spring program
  • March 21: Bemidji Senior Center, 1-4 p.m., Senior Center
  • March 25: Zone 3 Gardening 6-8 p.m., Register through Community Ed
  • April 5: Spring Garden Party 8:30 a.m.-noon, follow the Beltrami Master Gardeners Facebook page for registration information

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