Starting Spring Garden Seeds

Giving effort to your spring seeds can produce hearty plants and quality vegetation for harvest. Potting, staking, and caring for young seedlings can make the difference in the long run for your garden’s future.

Container Choices

Plant your seeds with plenty of space and clearly marked plant names for each section. Individual cups work well: recycle yogurt cups or muffin tins. For larger containers, old bread pans and large pots work well.

Keep Them Marked

Make sure you denote the type of seed in each container so you don’t lose track of what you’ve planted. Popsicle sticks (with writing on the side) make good markers, along paper labels affixed to skewers.

Water and Sunlight

Make sure your germinating seeds receive plenty of sunlight and water. Needs vary according to each variety’s needs, but pay attention to those guidelines to ensure germination. Some may need to soak in water for a period of hours to germinate; others may need a shallow coverage of soil.

Transfer Time

When transferring them, mark each row with the variety you’ve planted (this is a great way to reuse your seed labels). Add fertilizer to the young plants to feed them and encourage growth.

A strong start for young seeds will help ensure a strong future for your plants. Give your garden a head start with a little time and effort during seed germination.