More Winter Seedlings

 My tomato seedlings are coming along great and even a few of the jalapenos are up and looking strong. I keep them covered with

plastic for most of the day, but I check it from time to time, making sure it doesn't get too warm inside, which could actually cook the little plants. They need oxygen also, so lifting the plastic every couple of hours is a good idea, even on cloudy days.

 I started 26 broccoli seeds this weekend and 8 collards. I'll start transplanting these into a cold frame about 5 weeks after they sprout. Collards and broccoli are both pretty cold tolerant, so they should be fine at that time. The tomatoes and peppers will be raised in the window, and under a lamp, until spring arrives.

 This is only a portion of the crops, but will hopefully give me a good head start on the season.