Water Basil Seeds
IndoorsSpray your basil seeds at least 3x per day to keep the soil moist while germination occurs.
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Homestead Garden Calendar (2024)
We have cultivated vegetables, fruit trees, fruits, and herbs, fostering self-sufficiency and a deep connection to the land in our homestead garden. Join Poly’s Farm in the steps it takes to create a thriving suburban homestead.
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Sow Cilantro Seeds (Coriander)
IndoorsComing soon.
Water Cilantro Seeds (Coriander)
Indoors
Sow Parsley Seeds
IndoorsWater Parsley Seeds
IndoorsWater the parsley seeds we have sown, keeping the top of the soil consistently moist until germination.
Prime Spinach Seeds
IndoorsNext week we still sow the spinach seeds and to increase your germination rate, we will prime them. Soak spinach seeds in room temperature water for 24 hours. Place the wet seeds on a paper towel, and allow them to dry at room temperature for a day or two. Wrap the seeds in a wet […]
Plant Thyme Indoors
IndoorsDivide the thyme plant from the outside garden bed and plant in a pot in the indoor garden.
Sow Spinach Seeds
IndoorsIn a tray sow spinach seeds, spacing them in rows 2 inches apart, then water. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. If you're using artificial lights, spinach plants need 8–10 hours of light per day. After germination, to prevent bolting when sowing spinach indoors, maintain a consistent temperature of around 60-70°F (15-21°C) and move […]
Water Celery Seeds
IndoorsWater the parsley seeds we have sown, keeping the top of the soil consistently moist until germination.
Plant Chives Indoors
IndoorsDivide the chives from the outside garden bed and plant them in a pot in the indoor garden.
Sow Bell Pepper Seeds
IndoorsSow Jalapeño Seeds
IndoorsSow Cumin Seeds
IndoorsPlan to sow cumin seeds indoors around late March to early April for successful transplanting outdoors after the last frost. For cumin cultivation in Minnesota, start sowing seeds indoors approximately 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area. The average last frost date in Minnesota varies by region, but it […]
Sow Onion Seeds
OutdoorsSow Tomato Seeds
IndoorsPlant Strawberry Patch
OutdoorsAlso called juneberries or Saskatoon berries
Plant Corn Seeds
OutdoorsAlso called juneberries or Saskatoon berries
Plant Raspberry Bush
PermaculturePlant potted transplants after the threat of frost has passed.
Plant Serviceberry Bush
PermacultureSeveral serviceberry species are native to Minnesota and other parts of the United States. Also called juneberries or Saskatoon berries they are culinarily and nutritionally similar to blueberries.
Plant Columnar Apple Trees
PermacultureComing soon, keep checking back to Poly's Farm for updates.
Plant Mint Bed
PermacultureComing soon, keep checking back to Poly's Farm for updates.
Plant Peanut Bushes
PermacultureComing soon, keep checking back to Poly's Farm for updates.
Sow Pinto Beans
IndoorsPlant Mint Indoors
IndoorsMint is the next herb and leafy green added to our indoor garden. Divide a mint plant from the outside garden bed and plant in a pot with clean soil to bring it into the indoor garden. Or, if purchasing or planting from seed, you can create a beautiful mint bed in a larger pot […]
Sow Pumpkin Seeds
OutdoorsComing soon, keep checking back to Poly's Farm for updates.
Plant Oregano Indoors
IndoorsDivide the oregano plant from the outside garden bed and plant in a pot in the indoor garden.
Sow Spinach Seeds
OutdoorsComing soon, keep checking back to Poly's Farm for updates.
Sprout Chia Seeds
KitchenOur first little sprout has emerged in our sunny indoor garden! Sprout the chia seeds in a jar from our minimalist grocery list to add our first leafy green to the bunch. Not all seeds can be sprouted and eaten safely, or necessarily taste good anyway. Chia seeds are a great sprout to grow for […]
