When February and March arrive, gardeners are prepared to plant their preferred vegetables. Selecting the appropriate seeds is crucial to achieving the goal of a plentiful harvest.
Let us discuss the seeds to plant during these months and check out the guidelines on how to nurture them. Also listed are the advantages farmers get when they buy their seeds from Bombay Seeds, one of the leading seed producers in the region.
Choosing the Right Seeds for the Right Season
February and March are ideal months to start planting seeds for a variety of vegetables.
Here are some top choices:
Cucumber(Kakri)
Cucumber seeds are ideal for planting in the early spring. They need lots of sunlight and do well in warm soil. Plant the seeds when the temperature is around 25°C on the hot propagator or near the sunny windows.
Planting tips
- Arrange seeds in hills or rows about an inch deep. Space the rows approximately three feet apart to accommodate growth.
- Make sure the soil is loose and has proper drainage. Remember to remove rocks and sticks from the seedbed before planting. Adding some compost would promote seed growth.
- The container in which you sow seeds should hold 5-6 gallons of potting mix and have good drainage.
Watering schedule
- Make sure the soil is damp but not soggy. Cucumbers require a constant moisture level for optimum development.
- Avoid underwater plants, as they lower plant productivity. Cucumber plants should have a permanent water supply to produce high-quality fruits.
Care Of Cucumber Seedlings
- Once seeds germinate, space the seedlings 12 to 18 inches apart. This guarantees that every plant has adequate room to flourish.
- To grow cucumber creeper plants well, make a trellis arrangement.
- Safeguard your cucumber plants against powdery mildew, fungal diseases, mosaics and pests like aphids, Cucumber beetles, and squash bugs using organic neem spray.
Bombay Seeds provides the best quality cucumber seeds. Buy cucumber seeds online or from our physical store to start planting them in your backyard or farm.
Tomatoes
Another great plant to plant in the early spring is the tomato. Since they need a longer growing season, it is best to start them in February or March.
Planting tips
- Soil mix prepared with well-decomposed organic matter like compost or cow dung manure is good for tomatoes.
- Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep.
- As soon as seedlings have two sets of genuine leaves, move them to bigger pots or straight into the garden.
Watering Schedule
- Tomatoes require consistent moisture during flowering and fruiting stages. Give plants ample water often to encourage deep root growth.
- Make sure there is no waterlogging.
Caring For Tomatoes Seedlings
- As plants grow, support them with cages or stakes. Consistent watering and feeding with a balanced fertiliser will encourage healthy development.
- Tomatoes are heavy feeders, so fertilisers should be added regularly.
- Common pests such as aphids, fruit borers, and leaf miners often attack tomato plants, so organic pest control methods like neem oil spray and insecticidal soap are used.
- Prevent fungal diseases infestation like early blight and powdery mildew with proper spacing.
- Avoiding overhead watering,
- Spray copper-based fungicides preventively.
Spinach
Spinach is a cool-weather crop that may be planted right into the garden during early spring. It's a leafy green that proliferates and can be harvested several times.
Planting tips
- Establish rows of seeds 12 inches apart, 1/2 inch deep.
- If growing spinach in the container, use a potting mix and add manures and organic fertilisers.
- After planting, use liquid fertiliser enriched in nitrogen.
Watering Schedule
- Make sure the soil is continuously wet, as spinach plants need water daily, especially on sunny days or during summer.
- Keep the soil moist but prevent waterlogging
- Water to the roots and not the leaves
- Water the plant in the early morning hours to let the plants absorb the water throughout the day.
Care for Spinach Seedlings
- To provide seedlings enough room to grow, thin them to a distance of about 6 inches.
- Pests like cutworms, flea beetles, slugs or snails, aphids, and leaf miners can harm your plant. Natural solutions like Neem are best to keep them at bay.
Fertilising
Young plants are best nourished with a balanced fertiliser. To get the required nutrients, one can use a slow-release granular fertiliser or dilute liquid fertiliser. It is equally important to check the fertiliser instructions to prevent damage to the plants by over-fertilising them.
Pest Control
Since early spring is the period when some pests appear that can harm young plants, insects are usually prepared. It is also essential to keep checking your garden plants for pest infestations, including aphids, slugs, and snails. Having a hand compression sprayer is highly recommended if you have a home garden for growing greens.
Buy Quality Seeds To Reap A Good Harvest!
Gardeners who want to get the best yields must ensure that they use good-quality seeds in their fields. At Bombay Seeds, you can find a variety of vegetable seeds ideal for planting during the early spring season. Their seeds promote high germination and quick growth to ensure that gardening is booming throughout the year.
