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.

Prime Spinach Seeds

Indoors

Next 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 […]

Sow Spinach Seeds

Indoors

In 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 […]

Sow Cumin Seeds

Indoors

Plan 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 Pumpkin Seeds

Outdoors

Coming soon, keep checking back to Poly's Farm for updates.

Sow Spinach Seeds

Outdoors

Coming soon, keep checking back to Poly's Farm for updates.

Sprout Chia Seeds

Kitchen

Our 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 […]