Plus, expert tips for strong seedlings.
Ideally, when the air is too cold before the last frost, your seeds will enjoy growing indoors.
Sometimes, starting seeds might need to be adjusted based on colder springs or specific plant needs.
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“The ideal transplanting time is when nighttime temperatures exceed 60F,” she says.
Pick the plants or vegetables you want to grow.
Do a little research.
It might be as simple as flipping the seed packet over and reading the recommendations for planting.
“Just remember, trial and error are part of the learning process,” Fisher assures.
She suggests making notes in a garden journal and chronicling from year to year what worked and what didnt.
“I prefer to start my seeds in plastic seed starting trays,” says Fisher.
There are a few benefits to using plastic seed starter trays.
Some seeds dont need quite as much time as the six to eight-week range.
If you dont water enough, the seed can dry out, but too much water can cause disease.
