Seeds for Winter Sowing (Zones 3–8)

Winter sowing is an easy way to start seeds outdoors using natural freeze–thaw cycles. These varieties thrive in Zones 3–8 and can be sown in containers and left outside to sprout in spring. Zones 3–5 sow from late December to March, Zones 6–7 sow from January to March, and Zone 8 sow from late December to February. Plant them in a vented container, set outside, and let nature do the work.