Oct 01
Pepper Seed Germination: Temperature, Moisture & Troubleshooting
A practical pepper seed germination checklist: check warmth, moisture, sowing depth and seedling conditions before changing your setup.
THE JOURNALDISPATCHES FROM THE FIELD
Notes from
the field
& the kitchen.
Growing guides, variety profiles, recipes, and notes from the Casa Verde field rows. Written by the people selecting, trialing, and shipping seeds.
Growing guideJul 2112 min read
Canadian Seed-Starting Calendar: A Personalized Planting Guide
Turn your local last-frost date and crop list into a practical Canadian planting schedule, then add every reminder to the calendar you already use.
Jul 12
When to Start Herb Seeds in Canada
Start culinary herb seeds at the right time in Canada by separating slow indoor herbs from fast direct-sown herbs and succession crops.
Jul 12
When to Start Tomato Seeds in Canada: A Practical Calendar
Plan tomato sowing from your intended transplant date, with a Canadian growing calendar, a worked example and practical light and hardening tips.
Jul 10
When to Start Pepper Seeds in Canada: A Month-by-Month Guide
Calculate your pepper seed-starting window from the intended transplant date, with a worked calendar example and tips for warm soil, light and hardening.
Oct 29
How to Grow Peppers in Canada: From Seed to Harvest
Plan pepper sowing, light, transplanting and harvest for Canadian gardens. Choose varieties for your kitchen and adjust care to your local conditions.