Starting Vegetable Garden from Seeds

By gardener | Jan 3, 2008

If you are planning to start your vegetable garden with planting seeds then it will need a lot of your time and effort. But of course the result is fulfilling. Each type of seed has different requirements so it is very important to check the instructions when planting.

To start with, you need to ready the materials needed. You need containers for drainage. It can be trays, plastic pots or whatever you can find that you can use. You can also purchase a soil-less peat planting mix; it is useful because of its sterility. You need to check constantly for the temperature for germination so that you know that your seeds get the right temperature.

You can also purchase a waterproof soil heating cable; this is used to keep the soil at 72 degrees. Prepare your pots by filling within inch of the rim. Water the filling pots with room temperature water until it is wet. It is also very important that you follow the instructions as your plants can drown. Drain the excess water from the pots.

In sowing check if the seeds need treatment before sowing. Some need soaking in a few days or hours in the freezer so it is really important to check the instructions. Check the size of the seeds because it will depend on the punch of rows that you will be making. You can use a dibble stick to create small holes. Keep the rows apart at least an inch. Small seeds shouldn’t be covered; you just need to press them into the soil.

Be sure that you distribute the seeds well; make sure that they aren’t crowded. It is essential to check the light and air circulation because it will help to develop the seedlings. Seal your pot with a plastic bag, this will create a greenhouse environment. This will help eliminate the necessity of watering your pots before the seeds germinate. Place in an area with good light and temperature.

If you see an underdeveloped root then your seeds are growing. It is very critical stage. You need to check it daily. The soil should remain moist but not soggy because it will prevent oxygen from reaching the roots. When you finally see the leaves then it is the right time to feed your plants. You can apply fertilizer. Before transferring the seeds to its permanent home, make sure that the leaves and roots are well developed. It is always challenging to start your garden by using seeds but when you start seeing the result it is really fulfilling.

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