In recent years, I’ve cultivated various types of flowers and edible plants from seeds. Today, I’m excited to share my top three picks that you can purchase super cheap locally and grow practically forever by saving the seeds each year. Be sure to check out the video titled “My Top 3 Cheap Seeds to Grow,” along with growing tips in this blog post.
My Top 3 Cheap Seeds to Grow Video
As I step out to the dome to check on everything before the impending deep freeze winter storm hits, I can’t help but reflect on last night’s conversation with a fellow gardener from Ohio. It was a chilly 5°F outside, but a cozy 65°F inside the dome, thanks to the sunlight. The warmth and greenery around me fill me with excitement for the upcoming growing season. In the video below, I share three of my top cheap seeds to grow this year. Scroll down to see more details, including links mentioned in the vlog.
You can find my video on my Bren Haas YouTube Channel, which is also embedded on my personal website. If you’re a YouTube user, consider subscribing; otherwise, you can access all my videos at BrenHaas.com.
My Top 3 Seeds to Grow Highlights
- Calendula: I often struggle with pronouncing this wonderful, easy-to-grow plant. This coming season, I’m eager to directly sow the seeds I saved from last year’s successful harvest. I’m curious to see if some of the flowers left in the raised bed over winter will reseed. You can find my blog post detailing my first year growing this plant on my website. Calendula
- Marigolds (Crackerjack mix): This will be my third year cultivating this fantastic heirloom in my garden, having easily saved the seeds. I found it very simple to start the seeds early in my greenhouse and later transplant them, as well as directly sow them around my tomato plants. Marigolds and tomatoes make perfect companion plants. If you’re interested, I have a blog post and video on how to save marigold seeds, titled “Saving Marigold Seeds,” available on my website.
- White Spine Cucumber: These are incredibly tasty and just the right size for making your own pickles. When the summer heat kicks in, the plant may struggle, especially during dry spells. If a few leaves become wilted, I simply trim them off, and the plant continues to produce. I’ve created a video along with a blog post all about this heirloom variety, which I’m looking forward to growing again this year. White Spine Cucumber Post
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Let’s Connect
As I conclude this fun post featuring super affordable seeds that you can grow year after year, I hope you consider bookmarking my page to follow the progress of these plants in the upcoming season. Feel free to reach out through my blog to ask questions or share your favorite plants to grow from seed.
Happy Gardening, Friends!
