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Saturday, 4 January 2014

It doesn't matter if the seeds you are starting are going to be making their way outdoors 
once germinated or if they are going to be additions to your indoor garden – starting 
seeds inside is the best way to ensure success.  The tiny seeds and seedlings do not do 
well with harsh weather changes and a late frost or excessive rain can prevent them from 
growing.  There is also the problem of birds getting into the seeds as a food source.

There are many commercial helpers you can buy to make germinating seeds an easy 
project.  Peat pellets that come with a miniature hot house require nothing more than 
adding water to the seed and peat and covering with the supplied lid.  But some water, 
high-quality soil, sunlight and time are all that you need.

Like plants, seeds like to be kept moist so a good drainage system in the pot is necessary 
so they do not get too much water.  There is no solution to them getting too dry though, 
just don’t forget to water them.  Don’t count on all of the seeds sprouting even if you 
have purchased seeds from a reputable source some will be duds.  For this reason, make 
sure you plant more of each seed than the desired number of plants you are looking for.

As the seedlings begin to sprout, continue to keep them moist and turn them regularly to 
create even sun exposure.  When the leaves start to come out you can begin the process of 
transplanting.  Whether you are going to be growing the plants indoors or outdoors it is 
the same procedure.  Gently take the new seedling with the roots and plant it in a new 
pot, if you are taking it outside you can plant it directly into the ground.

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