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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Methods For Germinating Seeds - Learning How To Successfully Germinate Seeds
Inexperienced gardeners may think the steps for how to germinate seeds is the same for all seeds. This is not the case. The best way to germinate seeds depends on various factors, which can be found here.
By Heather Rhoades
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Easy To Grow Flower Seeds: The Best Starter Flower Seeds For New Gardeners
Selecting beginner flower seeds is key in learning more about growing your own garden, as well as creating a beautiful outdoor space.
By Tonya Barnett
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Controlling Cross Pollination - How To Stop Cross Pollination
Cross pollination can cause problems for gardeners who wish to save the seeds of their vegetables or flowers from year to year. Read this article to learn about controlling cross pollinating in plants.
By Heather Rhoades
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Cheap Seed Starting - How To Germinate Seeds At Home
Once you learn how to germinate seeds, you will always be able to have cheap plants. It is easy to get started with cheap seed starting. Look at how to germinate seeds in this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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What Is Vivipary – Reasons For Seeds Germinating Prematurely
Vivipary is the phenomenon that involves seeds germinating prematurely while they are still inside or attached to the parent plant or fruit. It occurs more often than you might think. Learn more here, including what to do if you see seeds germinating in the plant.
By Liz Baessler
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Storing Seeds - How To Store Seeds
Collecting and storing seed is economical and an excellent way to continue the propagation of a hard-to-find plant. Seed storage requires cool temperatures, low humidity, and dim to no light. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Preventing White, Fluffy Fungus On Seed Starting Soil
Many people enjoy starting their own seeds. Not only is it enjoyable, but it is economical as well. But many people can become frustrated if white, fluffy fungus kicks in. Learn more about it here.
By Heather Rhoades
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Seed Stratification: What Seeds Require Cold Treatment
When it comes to seed germination, many people do not realize that some seeds require cold treatment in order for them to sprout properly. Read this article to learn more about seed stratification.
By Susan Patterson
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When And How To Transplant Seedlings Into The Garden
One common question from people growing plants from seeds is "how do I know when my seedlings are big enough to put out in my garden?" This is a good question to ask, and this article will help.
By Heather Rhoades
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Using Potting Soil In The Ground To Start Seeds
For some gardeners, starting seeds out in the garden is impossible to consider. So what is a gardener to do when they cannot start indoors? One option is to use potting soil in the ground. Read here for more info.
By Heather Rhoades
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Learn About F1 Hybrid Seeds
Much is written in today?s gardening community about the desirability of heirloom plant varieties over F1 plants. What are F1 hybrid seeds? This article will explain more about them, so click here to learn more.
By Jackie Rhoades
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How To Harden Off Your Seedlings
These days many gardeners are growing plants from seeds. Growing plants from seeds is easy with a few precautions, like how to harden off your plants before setting them out. This article will help with that.
By Heather Rhoades
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Seedling Care Tips: Caring For Seedlings After Germination
Care for seedlings once sprouted amounts to more than just giving them water. Healthy, robust plants produce faster with higher yields, which is a winning situation for the gardener. A few tips on how to take care of seedlings can be found here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Yellow Seedling Leaves – Why Are My Seedlings Turning Yellow
Have you started seedlings indoors that began healthy and green, but all of a sudden turned yellow when you weren't looking? It's a common occurrence, and it may or may not be a problem. Read this article to learn more about yellowing seedlings.
By Liz Baessler
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Seed Packet Information: Interpreting The Seed Packet Directions
Many people prefer to start flower and vegetable gardens from seeds. While understanding seed packet info may seem confusing, correctly interpreting the seed packet directions is fundamental. Learn more here.
By Susan Patterson
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Can I Plant Seeds That Got Wet: How To Save Wet Seeds
Perhaps, you may have ended up with wet seed packets. If this happened, I am sure you have a number of questions. Can I plant seeds that got wet? What do I do when the seed packets get wet? How to save wet seeds, if possible. Learn more here.
By Amy Grant
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Where To Get Heirloom Seeds - Heirloom Seed Sources
Ideally you know a friend or family member that can pass along their prized heirloom tomato seeds, but not everyone gets that lucky. Keep reading to learn how to find heirloom seeds sources.
By Amy Grant