How To Start Garden Seeds Indoors
Heres what you need to start seeds.
How to start garden seeds indoors. If you lay out more than one type of seed per towel put those of similar size and germination times together eg several varieties of tomatoes or peppers. This can be provided by rigid plastic domes or covers as is included with commercial seed-starting trays or with clear plastic bags if you are using repurposed containers for starting your seeds. This can be done during your winter season so youll have plenty of time to get your ducks in a row.
Starting Seeds in Peat Pots Peat pots are another popular option for home gardeners. Whether you want to extend your growing season or add some more fresh food to your diet there are a variety of vegetables herbs and fruits that do well indoors. It gives you the chance to make the most out of the growing season and maximize your harvest.
The extra room of a large clay pot isnt necessary until the plants have germinated and started to grow. Space tiny seeds like basil or parsley about ¾ of an inch apart and big seeds like zinnias or squash 1-½ inches or so. Start your seeds indoors about 8 weeks prior to planting day.
Rather fill containers with a potting mix seed starter or customized concoction that can include peat moss compost coconut fiber vermiculite and perlite. Now that you have your tray prepared its time to get to planting. The plastic covering serves to.
This will give enough time for solid strong growth before planting outside permanently. Containers peat pots jiffy pots or recycled containers. When you start seeds indoors youll spend less money extend your growing season produce heartier plants and in general have a more productive harvest.
The larger the seeds the more space they need. After you have checked to see if the specific seeds benefit from presoaking simply place the seeds in a bowl with room temperature filtered water. Avoid using actual soil when starting seeds indoors.