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Seed Starting - How to Successfully Start Plants from Seed

by Marie Iannotti

Seed Starting: Planting the Seeds

Start Planting: Once you have your containers prepared, you can begin planting the seeds.
  • Make sure you read the seed package for special instructions. Some seeds may require a period of pre-chilling or soaking.

  • Small seeds can be sprinkled on top of the potting mix. Larger seeds can be counted out and planted individually.

  • Use at least 3 seeds per container, since not all seeds will germinate and not all that do germinate will survive. You can thin extras later.
  1. Seed Starting: Supplies - What You'll Need
  2. Seed Starting: Preparing the Potting Mix
  3. Seed Starting: Filling the Containers
  4. Seed Starting: Planting the Seeds
  5. Seed Starting: Finish Planting
  6. Seed Starting: Watering Newly Planted Seeds
  7. Seed Starting: Creating the Right Atmosphere for Your Seeds
  8. Seed Starting: Emerging Seedlings
  9. Seed Starting: True Leaves
  10. Seed Starting: Hardening Off

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