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Winter sowing is a low-effort way to start seeds outdoors using natural cold instead of lights or heat mats. Seeds are planted in simple containers, set outside, and left alone. Freezing temperatures, snow, and rain provide the moisture and cold seeds need. When conditions are right, they sprout on their own. When to start: mid-winter through early spring. Best for: perennials, natives, herbs, hardy annuals, greens, and brassicas. Plant seeds at their normal depth. Some need light. Some need cov

Winter sowing in containers for Michigan gardeners