gardening
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How Many Seeds Should You Start Per Cell in Montana
How many seeds to start per cell in Montana: when to sow two or three and thin, when one is enough, and how to thin without hurting the keeper.
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Direct Sow vs. Starting Indoors: What Works in Missoula
Direct sow or start indoors? Which vegetables to seed straight into a Missoula garden and which to start inside to beat the short season.
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Best Pepper Varieties for Montana (Short Season)
The best pepper varieties for Montana’s short season: early sweet bells and snacking peppers plus quick hot peppers like jalapenos and Hungarian Hot Wax.
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Best Tomato Varieties for Montana’s Short Growing Season
The best tomato varieties for Montana’s short season: early slicers like Early Girl and Stupice, foolproof cherries, and short-season heirlooms.
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Where to Buy Seeds in Missoula and Western Montana
Where to buy seeds in Missoula and Western Montana: local garden centers, farm stores, farmers markets, seed swaps, and northern online seed companies.
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Montana-Adapted Seeds: What to Look for When Buying
How to choose Montana-adapted seeds: short days to maturity, cold tolerance, and buying from northern seed companies that trial for short, cool seasons.
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Heirloom vs. Hybrid Seeds for Montana Gardens
Heirloom vs. hybrid seeds for Montana gardens: what each really means, their trade-offs, and why growing a mix works best in a short season.
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How to Store Seeds Over Winter in Montana
How to store leftover vegetable seeds over winter in Montana: keep them cool, dark, and dry, package against moisture, and know how long seeds last.
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Seed Starting Schedule for Missoula Gardens (Month by Month)
A month-by-month seed starting schedule for Missoula gardens, anchored to local frost dates, from late-winter indoor sowing to fall planting.
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When to Start Peppers Indoors in Montana
When to start pepper seeds indoors in Montana: about eight to ten weeks before transplant, plus the warmth, light, and patience peppers need.