There are two types of ways to start seeds: indoors or outdoors (aka direct sowing). Depending on where you live and where you want to grow, you could start seeds with both methods. For those in colder climates, you may want to start seeds indoors to get a head start on the growing...
Here’s how to sow seeds and what that means exactly. Get your garden started with this handy guide.
How To Start Seeds Indoors Starting seeds indoors is a great way to start your garden plants early so you get the longest time possible in the growing season.I have lived in a number of cool climates and I have been able to add weeks or months to the growing time. For food crops like...
Potting medium - You'll get your seedlings off to a good start with seed starting mix that's specially made for germinating seedlings indoors. Seeds - Start with good quality seeds. After waiting several weeks for them to germinate, you don't want to be disappointed. Some seeds need to be...
If you don’t start seeds indoors, you will need to buy young plants called “transplants” or “starts” at the garden store or nursery. While some nursery starter plants are grown nicely, others may be of poor quality and don’t thrive once they’re home. When you plant your own se...
IT’S SPRING PLANTING TIME AND THAT MEANS IT’S ALOS TIME TO START THOSE VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS INDOORS. MY FAVORITE THING TO USE AS A POT IS AN EGGSHELL. SEE HOW IT’S DONE AND WHY! MY LATEST VIDEOS Have you started thinking about gardening yet, are you drooling over the seed...
seeds.Thecomposition also allows for maximum aeration (air flow), which is ideal for delicate seedlings that are susceptible to mold and mildew.You can buy pre-made starter mix, or you can make your own.I make my own (of course!), and use a simple combination of 1 part perlite to 2...
Now that you know the road ahead, here's exactly how to start seeds indoors, withpro tips start your seeds. Not all plants should be started by seed indoors because they are better grown by sowing seeds directly in the garden. Root vegetables, like radishes and beets, and row crops, lik...
This year I am a little late in getting my seeds started for my garden. I thought I would share a few ways on how to start seeds for you garden. I use just about anything that will hold dirt to start seeds. The kitchen is the best place to find conatiners with egg cartons, ...
Knowing when to start your seeds indoors is one of the biggest keys to success when growing your own transplants. The Issue With Starting Seeds Too Early Of the two issues, starting seeds too late can create more serious of problems. Plants that are small and weak have a hard time adjusti...