8 Steps for Germinating Seeds

If you’re looking to start a garden, knowing how to germinate seeds is one of the most difficult but cost-saving parts of gardening. A single tomato plant can cost as much as a packet of tomato seeds! Here are the steps you need to follow to successfully grow plants from seed:

1. Decide whether you want to plant inside or outside – most flowers and edibles can go straight outside if it’s above 50 degrees Fahrenheit, but others need it warmer.
2. Use indoor pots for those that need to be inside or to get a headstart.
3. Sow carefully – put each seed deep into the starter soil so it gets a good start.
4. Keep your seeds warm and moist.
5. Give them plenty of light, preferably 15 hours of bright light each day.
6. Snip extra pairs of leaves to maximize the minerals for each plant.
7. Prepare to plant!
8. Protect the new plants with a row cover.

Now get those seeds started and be ready to plant soon! If you need more guidance, check out this article.

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