Quick Tips For Gardening With Seeds
Author: Peyton Hines

During the spring and summer months, many people are eager to
get outdoors and begin planning their gardening for the year
ahead. Many will head to the nurseries to purchase plants, while
others choose to start their own garden from seeds.

Anyone familiar with gardening knows that it's more expensive
to buy plants rather than seeds. While cheaper seeds may seem
like a good bargain, if they don't grow, they're just as much of
a waste as the plants that don't survive after they're brought
home from the store. It will take a lot more work and care to
grow a plant from seed.

The majority of seeds will be able to germinate in temperatures
ranging from 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, or about 18 to 23
degrees Celsius. After the seedlings have made their way through
the soil, be sure to give them plenty of light, as much as 16
hours each day, depending on the type of plant. In addition to
sunlight, some fluorescent lights also help with growth, just be
sure to periodically move your plants as they grow taller so
they are not too close to the light source.

Young, fragile plants that haven't firmly rooted yet need a bit
of extra care to be sure they thrive and grow well. The right
kind of potting soil with the proper amount of nutrients is
essential for gardening with seeds. Be aware that inexpensive
brands of potting soil may not include enough of these nutrients
to produce hearty plants, in essence wasting money that would be
better spent on a higher-end brand.

When you are using gardening containers the most important
thing to remember is that regardless of their size or shape, the
one thing they must have is enough drainage holes. These holes
help the soil stay at the right level of moisture, keeping young
plants out of dirt that's too wet for them to grow properly.
Inexpensive flats hold several plants at once and already have
the necessary drainage holes, or try using old milk cartons or
other containers that will serve the same purpose. If you do
decide to use some type of container from home, be sure to
thoroughly clean it before using, making sure there's no residue
of harmful bacteria or chemicals.

Several gardening manufacturers sell flats that are
biodegradable, allowing you to start plants indoors from seeds,
and then simply plant the entire container when ready. Moisture
within the soil will cause the containers to break down and
essentially be absorbed in dirt, which allows the roots to
firmly plant themselves into the earth. This method also causes
the least amount of stress on the young plants by not having to
take them out of their container when transplanting.

By following these few easy tips, gardening will be the
enjoyable adventure it's supposed to be, rather than stressful
or disappointing. All it takes for a rewarding harvest that you
can be proud of is a little bit of hard work, and a lot of
patience and dedication.


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