How to Grow Garden Seed Starters

You can start growing your seeds indoors before spring arrives to get a head start on your gardening. When the weather warms up, you then transplant the seeds outdoors. This can save you money, as store bought plants cost much more than seeds. You can purchase seed starters at your local nursery or any store that sells gardening supplies.

1. Purchase your garden seed start kit from your local nursery or garden center. Pour water over the kit and allow sitting for approximately 10 minutes. This will make the mixture soft. Stick your fingers into the mixture to make sure it is soft.


2. Plant the seeds in the mixture.  Dig a hole in the mixture, deep enough for what type of seeds you are planting. Put one seed in each hole that you dug. Cover the seeds with the mixture when you are finished. Some kits come with the seeds already planted. If your kit has seeds that are already planted, you can skip this step.


3. Put the seed tray where it will receive sun such as a windowsill. You can also put the seedless tray approximately 2 to 4 inches below a florescent light. Keep it under the lights for at least 12 hours per day, depending on what type of seeds you are growing. You can move the tray from natural sunlight to the florescent lights for maximum exposure.


4. Make sure the mixture stayed watered, as you need it to be always damp until you start seeing the plants emerge. Transplant the seedlings outside in your garden when weather permits.