1. Order your seeds from a reputable seed company
2. Sort seed packets according to recommended starting date, then by germination requirements (light, darkness)
3. place seeds that require stratification in freezer
4. Purchase soilless seed starting mix
5. If re-using old seeding flats or pots, sterilize in bleach and warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly
6. Fill flats with seeding mix and water gently with a soft spray of warm water, repeating if necessary
7. Write out labels ahead of time
8. Sow seeds according to directions on seed packets (covered with soil or not)
9. Gently spray the planted seeds with room temperature water
10. Cover trays or pots with sheet of plastic. Clear plastic, or for seeds requiring darkness, black plastic.
11. Place flats in a warm (not hot) place away from direct light
12. When seeds begin to germinate, remove plastic sheets and replace with a clear plastic dome
13. Move trays to light. Keep under fluorescent lights from twelve to sixteen hours a day. Using a timer on your lights takes to worry out of forgetting.
14. Keep an eye on the moisture levels of your seed flats! It is crucial that they not be allowed to dry out!
No comments:
Post a Comment