7 Easy Steps to Grow Plants from Seeds

No joy is greater than growing plants all the way from seeds and then seeing them flourishing and flowering. So, if you want beautiful flowering plants in your garden, why don’t get the best quality seeds from an online seed supplier in the comfort of your home and start working on your dream garden? If you are hesitating just because you don’t know how to grow plants from seeds, then don’t worry, this guide will help you learn the same in easy steps.

 

1.    Get a container

You can either buy a new small-sized pot or use a container that you don’t use anymore. Make sure that it is at least 2 to 3 inches deep and has small holes for drainage. You can use a plastic pot, cell pack, peat pot, yogurt cups, or even eggshells. Clean the container thoroughly by using a solution of bleach and water in the ratio of 1 to 9. When using too small or too shallow containers, remember that you will need to transplant the seedlings as they grow and get bigger.

 

2.    Ensure that you have quality soil

For sowing seeds, use high-quality quality soil or sterile, seed-starting mix. You can easily get it from garden centers or nurseries. Avoid using garden soil because it is heavy and contains weeds and probably pathogens. Moisten (not wet) the soil with warm water before filling it in the container.    

                                   

3.    Plant the seeds in the pot

Once you fill the container with quality mix or soil, plant the seeds at the proper planting depth. You may find the specific planting depth on the seed packet. In case you don’t, follow the general rule of covering seeds with soil equal to three times the seed thickness. Some seeds such as lettuces and snapdragons need light to germinate, and thus, they should be rested on the soil surface in a way they don’t get blown away with the wind and they also get sufficient sunlight for germination. After planting seeds, spray some water to wet the soil again.

 

4.    Water wisely during initial stages

Make sure that you use water that is not too hot or cold. So, it’s better to use room-temperature water. If your water is chlorinated, let it sit overnight so that chlorine can dissipate. Alternatively, you can use distilled water. However, you should avoid using softened water. Do not overwater the seeds as it promotes diseases and can kill the seedlings. Don’t splash water on leaves and don’t miss watering. Keep the soil moistened but not too wet.

 

5.    Keep the soil a bit warm

Seeds tend to germinate slower or not germinate at all if the soil stays too cool. So, keep the soil at a constant warm temperature. You can also buy waterproof heating mats or place the seed trays on the top of the refrigerator or other warm appliances until the seeds sprout.

 

6.    Fertilizer and aerate the soil

Fertilize the soil by gently applying a half-strength liquid fertilizer weekly as soon as the seedlings develop their second set of true leaves. After four weeks, you can apply full-strength fertilizer every other week until transplanting. Keep your pot in a place where air movement is good such as a window sill or run a gentle fan from a distance to create air movement for seedlings.  

 

7.    Make sure the seeds get enough sunlight

Lastly, remember that seedlings need 14 to 16 hours of direct light per day for healthy growth. Leggy, tall seedlings are the indication that they are not getting enough sunlight. If there is no way for you to provide natural sunlight for so long, you may need to use artificial lighting.

 

Have you placed an order of stunning flowering plants’ seeds yet? If not, check out online seed suppliers now.