Seeds
Growing gardens normally begin with garden seeds. For this reason, it helps to know more about the different types of seeds, how to start your garden seeds, and caring for seedlings once they’ve germinated. Using the following seed starting info, you can find tips on starting seeds indoors and out, mediums for starting seeds, tips for improving germination and so much more. Before you dive into your gardening projects, check out this informative section to find exactly what you need.
Seeds
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Benefits Of Direct Seeding: Why And When You Should Direct Sow Seeds
To direct sow seeds means planting directly into the garden bed where the plant will remain. Read on to learn more about direct sowing.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Pelleted Seeds: What Are Pelleted Seeds And How To Use Them
Have you ever had issues growing things with teeny, tiny seeds? Meet the solution: pellet seeds. What are pellet seeds? Click here to find out.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Start Flower Seeds Indoors - Easy Flower Seeds To Grow Indoors
Starting flowers from seed is an easy way to add color to the home landscape. Learning how to start flower seeds indoors can give a grower an important jump start on the new growing season.
By Tonya Barnett
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Why You Should Start Seeds Indoors: Benefits Of Seed Starting Indoors
If you typically wait to grow transplants from the garden center or to sow outside, consider the benefits of growing seeds indoors this year.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Best Place To Start Seeds Indoors - Warm And Sunny Spots To Start Seeds
The best way to start seeds depends upon a lot of factors: temperature, time of year, humidity levels, light, plant medium, variety. Read on to learn the best places to start seeds.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Seeds For Growing Sprouts - What Seeds Make Good Sprouts For Salads
Did you know that you can use many different kinds of seeds for growing sprouts? Read on to learn about growing seeds for salad sprouts.
By Laura Miller
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Seedling Heat Mats: How To Use A Heat Mat For Plants
What is a heat mat for plants, and exactly what does it do? The one basic function of a heat mat is to gently warm the soil, thus promoting faster germination and strong, healthy seedlings. For more information and to learn just how to use a heat mat to start seeds, click here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Nicking Plant Seeds: Why Should You Nick Seed Coats Before Planting
You may have heard that nicking plant seeds before attempting to germinate them is a good idea. In fact, some seeds require this, so it?s important to know how to nick flower seeds as well as other plant seeds before starting your garden. Learn more in this article.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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Fungus Control When Seed Starting: Tips On Controlling Fungus In Seed Trays
Depending on the type of fungal disease, seedlings may take on a twisted or water-soaked appearance, sometimes with fuzzy mold on the surface of the soil. Click here to learn about fungus in seed trays and tips for fungus control when seed starting.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Plants And Light: Do Seedling Plants Need Darkness To Grow
Do seedling plants need darkness to grow or is light preferable? Plants and light have a very close relationship, and sometimes a plant's growth, and even germination, can only be triggered by extra light. Click here to learn more.
By Liz Baessler
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Planting Seeds Outside – Tips On When And How To Direct Sow Seeds
Planting by seed is a rewarding way to start plants and satisfy that green thumb urge. It is important to know how to direct sow seeds, and if and when to sow seeds outdoors. The information in this article will help with that.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Seedlings In Citrus Peels: How To Use Citrus Rinds As A Starter Pot
If you find yourself with a plethora of citrus rinds, you may be wondering if there are any beneficial or ingenious ways to use citrus rinds. The amazing aromatic power of citrus aside, did you know you can grow seedlings in citrus peels? Click here to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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Growing Five-Color Silverbeet, Rainbow Chard
You know the saying “everything old is new again,†especially if you haunt the local farmer’s market, but even the grocer has started stocking produce that may be less familiar to us. One example of this is chard, specifically Rainbow chard plants.
By Amy Grant
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Soilless Grow Mix: Information About Making Soilless Mix For Seeds
While seeds may be started in standard garden soil, there are a number of reasons to use a seed starting soilless medium instead. Learn more about using soilless planting mix for seeds in this article.
By Amy Grant
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Seed Starting Mistakes – Reasons Seeds Fail To Germinate
Starting crops from seed is a common, economical way to get plants for your garden. Use the tips listed here to avoid seed starting mistakes.
By Becca Badgett
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Seed Storage Containers – Learn About Storing Seeds In Containers
Storing seeds in containers allows you to keep them safely organized until they are ready to be planted in spring. What makes good seed storage containers? Chances are you probably have several of these already lying around the house somewhere. Click here to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Sprout Identification Guide: How To Tell Seedlings From Weeds
How can you identify seedlings without mistaking them for weeds? Even for the most seasoned gardeners, this can sometimes be tricky. Learning to identify veggie seedlings is vital for your garden. Click here for some tips and tricks that can help.
By Mary Ellen Ellis