Watch out, heating soil in the oven *stinks* to high heaven.

Do you live anywhere near a big box store, like Lowe's or Home Depot?
They've got seed starting medium, as do many smaller local nurseries. They
might stock it near the seeds, rather than with the potting soils; look
around and ask. I prefer it over potting soil for two reasons--it has a
fine texture, with no clumps, so small seeds do well, and I have less
trouble with damping off when I use it.

Good luck,
Sue

Zone 6, Southcentral PA


"Claude Metz" wrote in message
...
Stu, I agree with Dwayne; ordinary potting soil is fine. But it
wouldn't hurt to pick out rocks, sticks, etc., that might obstruct the
germinating seeds, and to sterilize the soil by putting it in a 250
F. oven for 30 minutes, to retard formation of mildew, mold, and
soil-borne diseases, likely if the soil is cold and wet after
planting seeds.

On Fri, 14 Feb 2003 04:09:34 -0600, Stuart Pedazzo
wrote:

I have heard that seeds start better with a special soil designed just
for starting seeds. Unfortunately I have not been able to find any
such item.

I have the expanding pellets but would like to plant some in those
plastic containers you get plants in at a greenhouse.

What medium would you start seeds in and why?


Sincerely,

Stuart Pedazzo...but you can call me Stu!