First Sprouting of 2014

On Saturday, I started the first seeding of the season.  February is the time to plant onions, leeks and scallions from seeds.  They will be transplanted into the field in May. 

Leeks, onions and scallions on a heating mat with a humidity dome to help sprouting

Using a temperature controller, I get within the optimal temperature range for germination. 

temperature controller for the heating mats

The scallions came up first.

Scallions sprouting

Now is the time to remove the dome, heating mat and turn on the overhead lights. 

Leeks barely visible

Onions

 

 

Meanwhile, the leeks and onions need a couple more days of heat and humidity.