The mix can be used in plug trays, plastic pots, seed flats, or any recycled containers suitable for seed sowing. Gently press down your seed starting mix as you fill your container, and take particular care to properly fill at the corners. Top up with more mix if required. Don’t ...
Second sowing can be done in the fall, about six weeks before the first predicted frost. A late fall planting for an early spring harvest the next year is also a good practice. Subtropical and Tropical Climates (USDA Zones 9-10)
Making your own seed and potting mixes like this can save you a lot of money. But perhaps most appealing of all is that you can tweak these recipes for what you’re growing. Of course, there are lots of other seed sowing and potting mixes out there, so if you’ve got one that work...
Cover the seeds with straw or a very light layer of compost after sowing. Then rope off or put barriers around the area to prevent foot traffic. Water the planted area lightly, and if it doesn’t rain, continue to lightly water the area daily until you see growth. Depending on the type...
Can you use a weed killer before or after sowing grass seed? Knowing a bit about herbicides/weed killers is critical, so you can make the right decision where to add seed in an area treated for weeds. The most popular types of herbicides are selective and systemic in weeds and feed mater...
Mint. Growing mint indoors may be the best plan for most of us. ... Parsley. If you choose to start parsley from seed, soak it in warm water to crack the seed coat before sowing it. ... Basil. ... Cilantro. ... Thyme. ... ...
Don’t let low light levels put you off sowing tomato seed. Tanya ofLovely Greensuses a grow lightin her home on the Isle of Man. Where she lives, the temperatures remain relatively mild in the summer, meaning that “leafy greens love it but heat-loving plants like tomatoes struggle.” ...
The best way to start the carrot growing season is by sowing carrot seeds because the roots are sensitive and don’t transplant well. Many people choose to use seed tape for tiny seeds like carrots and radish seeds. This tape keeps your seeds in one place and holds them in evenly spaced...
Are there any alternatives for the garden trowels? Yes, there are. A good alternative to the garden trowel is the potting scoop. The scoop also has a wide blade but is deeper. You can use it to scoop compost from the bag into pots. Because it is deeper, it can hold more earth than...
Early spring is the best time tosow your perennial seeds, says John atPyracantha. If you normally buy plug plants but would like to try your hand at growing from seed, this post is a must-read. The first step is to fill your seed trays with multi-purpose compost, firming it down, bu...