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When to start in Ontario

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MikeyV

I'm going to try my hand at starting my seeds indoors this year in hopes to have a head start on things when the weather is nice enough to plant outdoors. I just want to get an idea of when people in Southern Ontario like to start their seeds. I realize I could probably start them anytime but I dont want the plants to out grow the 3'-4' floros I plan on using for light. I have a variety of super hot seeds on the way in the mail. Thanks!
 
I start my C. chinense(and C. pubescent) seeds in January and the rest in Late February but I have a greenhouse to use in the spring and lots of natural and supplemental light in my house late winter. Many Northern growers use some sort of cold-frame to extend their season and they can be quite easy to build.
 
I started my super hots at the end of December and will be starting my other Chinense varieties over the next week. I'll be doing my annums mid-Feb.

I'll be up-potting once to 3.5inch plastic cups and from there straight into the ground.
 
Thanks POTAWIE. A cold frame looks like the way to go. After looking at a few of them on line I can see a great advantage in have plants grown in pots to be moved into a cold frame near the end of the season.

I am moving into a new home at the end of Feb. So I was thinking of waiting until then to start. Hopefully thats not too late. I could have a cold frame constructed by years end or maybe a small green house. This is my first season so I'm expecting to learn quite a lot as I go!
 
You should be alright for most plants but some of the super-hot chinenses and stubborn varieties like tepin or pequin may need a bit of an earlier start
 
i agree with Potawie. But that's pushing it. I started March last year and it wasn't enough. Mind you, we didn't exactly have the best summer either which was a major factor. If possible try to get the chinenses up and running early Feb. better safe than sorry.
 
I am only moving across town so it will be a minor pain in the ass to move everything but probably worth the extra grow time.

I have Fatalii, T. Scorpion, Red Savina Hab., Choc. Hab., Bhut Jolokia, Yellow Scorpion, Tobasco, Choc. 7-pot, and 7 pot seeds on the way.

Ya, I'm probably getting in a little over my head. But after growing my own Orange Habs and Jalapenos last year I'm hooked!
 
MikeyV said:
Ya, I'm probably getting in a little over my head. But after growing my own Orange Habs and Jalapenos last year I'm hooked!
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It happened to all of us. keep us posted with your status and good luck! By the way, where abouts are you in Ontario?
 
I am about 30 min. East of Toronto. Ive been up your way to snowboard on more than a few occasions. Nice area!

I will definetely keep you posted with how things go. I'm sure I'll have a few more questions too.

Thanks for the help!
 
I too start my super hots in late Dec / early Jan. I've had some decent success that way. I started some seeds as late as Mar and they didn't do so well. They basically ran out of time for flowering.
 
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