Wednesday, February 29, 2012

starting your seeds indoors

So, it isn't quite the time of year when you should start your seeds indoors (See seed starting chart information), but it is certainly when people start thinking about it. The following are some basic tips & advice & tools that help you get planning & ready for when it is time to start your favourite seedlings.
BEFORE: A clean slate to start a new season. love it.

Fundamental supplies:
-Labels (i use old vinyl blinds cut-up)
-sharpies
-cell packs (or whatever you are planting in - you can also use egg cartons or other containers with adaquete drainage.)
-PRO-Mix (soil less medium that allows for air flow, and the little seedlings room to push through)
Mix the Pro-Mix with water in a large container, so that seeds are going into nice warm and moist soil. they will be happy immediately. i know i was.

Fill trays with moist soil. create divots for seeds.
place one seed in each little divot.
cover seeds and LABEL. i can't stress this enough. LABEL. LABEL. LABEL.

Also check out this step-by-step video! 

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