Zone 8 Brassicas:


Due to overnight temperatures forecasted this week at our central Pennsylvania greenhouse, we will have to move out the shipping date for your brassica plants to ensure their health on their shipping journey. Your brassica plants will now be shipping out beginning the week of 2/26/2023. We sincerely apologize for this delay. Fortunately, your brassicas can be planted as soon as you receive them this season and you can rest assured that they will thrive in your garden.

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How do you plant Seed Tape?

Follow the directions on the packet:


  • Dig a furrow in the soil at the recommended depth on the packet

  • Lay the tape down in a straight line, in the furrow

  • Cover with the recommended amount of soil
  • Make sure all parts of the seed tape does not stick out or the tape can dry out.
  • Water the row thoroughly, do not allow the tape to dry out.
  • Seeds usually sprout in one to two weeks


Extra Tip:  wet the tape before you cover it with soil and water again after you cover the tape with soil.

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