Garden Club: Seed Starting
How to plant seeds, what you need, and what to plant
Fill cells or pots with soil to the top of the pot, the soil will settle.
Use a pencil to make larger holes, but small seeds only need to be covered very lightly.
2-4 seeds per cell or pot
Plant seeds 2x the depth of their size
Place flats or pots in a warm location on a patio or in a greenhouse, on a table where slugs can not reach them
They will need 8-10 hours of natural light from the South or West
If you have grow lights, be sure to keep grow lights close to the soil so the starts do not get leggy
Use a gentle watering nozzle to keep soil moist. Don't let the soil dry out, or get too soggy
A plastic bottle with holes poked in the cap makes a great watering can for plant starts
If you need assistance or would like to coordinate for donation of purchased plant starts, please email melissarmcginn@gmail.com
