When you start seeds indoors, you need to mimic the perfect environment for seeds to germinate (warm and full of light). Once they’ve grown into adequate-sized seedlings, you can repot or fully transplant them outside after hardening. Which seeds are good for starting indoors? Seeds that...
Today’s post really gets back to basics, because I’m walking you through how I start my seeds indoors. If you’re wanting to start gardening and starting some seeds, you might be a bit intimidated. I know I was. In this post, I’ll walk you through what you need to know to sta...
During a cold spring, it’s better to delay sowing to ensure the soil temperature is warm enough than to jump the gun and get disappointing results. Here are three tools to find out the best date to start your seeds where you live. ...
I prefer using deli containers with clear plastic lids to start seeds because you can make what is essentially a small greenhouse.This will help the seeds to sprout faster and give them more even growing conditions so they are more likely to survive. You can plant the seeds directly in the ...
To ensure the seeds will germinate the same week (and take away any uncertainty as to weather), I like to soak them before I sow the seeds outside. This method is sometimes referred to as presoaking—that is, soaking your seeds in water before planting. The benefits of soaking seeds bef...
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...
I placed the seeds I planted outside in direct sunlight hoping the soil would warm up and the seeds start to germinate. I also had Hubby take me to the feed store to pick up my meat chicks. There’s a shortage on all baby chicks in my area so once I found a store that had ...
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...
Maintaining warm and friendly relationships with classmates is essential for both personal growth and academic success. Here are some effective ways to achieve this: Firstly, make an effort to communicate regularly with your peers outside of class. Take the initiative to organize group study sessions...
Learn the basics Pick a site Decide what to grow Determine when to plant Seeds, starts, bulbs or tubers? Care for your gardenHave you ever thought about growing your own vegetables, but don’t know where to start? If so, you’re not alone. Starting a vegetable garden doesn’t need to...