Even though I like to use them, you don’t actually have to use a deli container when starting seeds indoors.You can use any kind of open container, but the deli container makes the seedlings sprout quicker because it is like a little greenhouse. If you use an open container, you will ...
The Hindi word for seed isbija, which translates literally to “containment of life.” This is an apt description of these tiny miracles that contain everything needed to make a new plant. This time of year, we are up to our elbows in dirt, starting more seeds indoors each week!
After all the cells are planted and labeled, water your seeds. You can use a spray bottle or a dropper or turn the sink on “trickle” and dribble a little water in each cell. You want to get the soil moist so the seeds will germinate, but not too wet. Some seeds are high mainten...
Re-check your seed packet for information on how much potting mix should go on top of the seeds. Generally, the smaller the seeds, the less you need to cover them. There are a few seeds, such as lettuce, whichrequire light to germinateand should barely be covered with potting mix. The...
When you start seeds indoors in a vegetable garden, it can be difficult getting your schedule down to ensure that start your vegetable seeds with enough lead time that they are mature enough to venture outside but also not so large they take over your growing area. ...
"It can be very important to start your seedlings indoors where you can keep the soil temperature and moisture more constant. Starting seeds can be as simple as planting them in an old milk carton and setting them on a sunny window sill or more complex with soil warmers, grow lights, and...
Ready to start that spring garden but not sure when you should start your seeds? We can help. Our seed starting chart helps you determine when and where to start your seeds. Some seeds should be started indoors, while others can be directly sown outside. Refer to ourAverage Frost Datesto...
If you are planting seeds indoors, then your seedlings must have strong light once the first leaves have emerged. Otherwise, they will get leggy and weak, a sure sign they are not getting enough light. If you have ever grown seeds on a not-so-sunny windowsill or too early in the seaso...
Two thrifty and eco-friendly ways to hold the soil when starting seeds indoors are soil blocks and paper pots. Read this comparison of the two methods. Read More Get Rid of Gnats A few fungus gnats on vegetable seedlings may seem harmless, but the larvae could be eating the roots. Benefic...
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