Particularly in colder areas, January can be a challenging month for gardening, but it's also a perfect time to begin organising and getting ready for the upcoming growing season. January is a great month for growing in containers or indoors. The climatic zone, where you live, and whether you're growing indoors or out will all affect what you can grow. We would recommend the following varieties to grow in January:
Herb:
For a number of reasons, growing herbs in January can be a wise and fruitful gardening decision. Herbs provide a number of advantages, whether you live in a cold area and are unable to plant outside or are simply searching for a way to add some colour to your indoors during the gloomy winter months. The best varieties to grow during January are:
Chives: A sunny location is ideal for chives. As they get bigger, you can trim them back, and they will grow back.
Mint: Mint is ideal for indoor gardening because it thrives in pots. Make sure the soil is damp.
Basil: Plant seeds in a well-drained container. Give the soil plenty of light and keep it moist. If natural light isn't enough, think about utilising grow lights.
Leafy Greens (Indoors & Outdoors):
If you are able to grow indoors or live in a mild area, growing leafy greens in January might be a great option for both indoor and outdoor gardening. In addition to being nutritious and adaptable in the kitchen, leafy greens are ideal for the winter months because they do well in cold climates. The recommended varieties to grow during January are:
Lettuce All Year Round & Romain lettuce: Plant seeds indoors in pots or seed trays. When they get a little bigger, move them to raised beds or containers. Keep the soil moist all over. Lettuce will not grow well in excessive heat, but it can withstand freezing temperatures.
Swiss Chard: In mild winter climates, chard which is another hardy green, can be grown both indoors and outdoors. Plant seeds in seed trays or containers indoors.
Kale: Kale grows well inside in a sunny window since it can withstand frost. If you live in an area where it doesn't freeze, you can also sow the seeds outside.
Vegetables to Grow in January:
January is a great month to start a vegetable garden, whether you're growing cold-hardy vegetables outdoors or starting seedlings indoors. We would recommend the following vegetables to grow in January:
Onions: In mild climes, you can start onion seedlings in January. Ensure that the soil has adequate drainage and is supplemented with compost.
Carrots: Carrot seeds should be sown directly into the ground. Carrots thrive in cool climates and can tolerate mild frosts. For healthy root development, they need deep, loose soil.
Beetroot: Another cool-season crop that can be planted directly in the ground is beetroot. As they get bigger, trim them to promote healthy root growth.
Flowers to Grow in January:
January is the ideal month to start seeds indoors for flowers that will blossom later in the spring if you're planning ahead. Since many annual flowers require a head start, you can make sure they are prepared for transplanting when the weather warms up by starting seeds indoors. Some recommended flower seeds which we would recommend sowing are:
Sweet Pea: Sweet peas bloom in the spring and early summer with fragrant, vibrant blossoms. They can get a jump start in January by sowed started indoors.
Zinnia: One of the most well-liked summertime flowers are zinnias, which produce vivid, multicoloured blooms in shades of red, pink, orange, and purple. A robust, early bloom is guaranteed if you start them in January.
Petunia: A traditional flower for summer gardens, petunias come in a variety of hues, such as purple, pink, red, white, and yellow. To provide them enough time to grow before transplanting, sow them indoors in January.