When it comes to starting seeds for the garden indoors, many new gardeners are intimidated and nervous to give it a try. I totally get it, starting seeds for your garden sounds like it would be hard, and honestly it can be. If you’re new to starting garden seeds indoors, it’s best to try first with seeds that are easy to start indoors. To help get you started, I put together a couple of lists of some of the easiest seeds to start indoors; both flowers and edibles.
Some Of The Easiest Seeds To Start Indoors
Easiest Flower Seeds To Start Indoors
- Morning glory (I recommend trying morning glory Heavenly Blue and morning glory Grandpa Ott’s)
- Snapdragon
- Marigold (I love french marigold and marigold Crackerjack)
- Zinnia (My top picks are zinnia Fireball and zinnia California Giant)
Start Zinnia Seeds Indoors
- Coleus (coleus Black Dragon and coleus Rainbow mix are stunning)
- Calendula
- Cosmos (cosmos bright lights and cosmos sea shells are a few of my favs)
- Castor bean (Red castor bean is a must!)
Castor Bean Seeds Are Easy To Start Indoors
- Sunflower
Easiest Edible Seeds To Start Indoors
- Cauliflower (this is my favorite blend to grow)
- Tomatoes
- Broccoli
- Radish (I love these super cool varieties: Round Black Spanish and Watermelon Mantanghong)
- Cucumber
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Cucumber Seeds Are Easy To Start Indoors
- Peas
- Okra (Red Burgundy is a must!)
- Beans
- Kale (I recommend trying Chinese Kale and Red Kale)
- Edamame
- Peppers (cayenne (hot), habanaro (hot), jalapeno (hot) are especially easy to start indoors)
Peppers Are Easy Seeds To Start Indoors
- Cabbage (Cabbage Red Acre adds amazing color to the garden)
- Basil (I love Italian Genovese and the beautiful Purple Petra)
Pick a few of your favorites from these lists, and give seed sowing a try this spring. Trust me, you’ll be hooked in no time.
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For more information about how to start seeds inside, and tons of tips for starting seeds indoors, click here… Sowing Seeds
What would you add to these lists of gardening seeds that are easy to start indoors?
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Well, I really like planting zucchini in planters. But this year, I’m hesitate to even start seeds because it’s been minus 7 degrees for about a month where I live. I worry, that even indoors, my seeds will just die on me and then what’s the point. Trying to keep the house warm with firewood, but it’s tough.
Yes, it is a bit early to start zucchini inside, since they grow so fast. You could try putting your seeds into a small room with a space heater or a heat mat, that way they will stay warm even if the rest of the house is too cold. Hope it warms up soon for you!
Wow, I really like the idea of using a space heater. I’ll give that a whirl. It’s getting a bit warmer here (as in the teens and 20’s not minus 35 wind chill) so maybe the seeds will have a fighting chance. We have a woodturning stove, but feel the seeds would not like the dry heat of that room. Besides, it’s really dark in there! Thanks for the idea.
You’re welcome, hope it works for you!
I’m going to try to grow a few vegetables from seeds for the first time this year. I bought radishes, cauliflower and beets. I didn’t see beets on your list, so hopefully they do ok! If they don’t, at least seeds are cheap and I will not have lost much. 🙂
Haha, exactly! You’ve got the right attitude! Beets are easy to grow from seed, I sow them directly in the garden. I’ve never started them indoors before, so that’s why they’re not on my list. 🙂
Thanks for the great tips! It’s definitely that time of year. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday.
You’re welcome, thanks for stopping by.