I go to the dollar store or use old milk jugs and plant my garden seed
early.I also keep them outside unlike some who germinate them indoors,just
cover them if it gets to cold freezing is a good time to cover them.Plant as
the directions on the package gives you to do. keep wet till they sprout and
moist after that for about 2weeks .There after water when dry.Last frost
plant in ground and enjoy .The thing about gardening that is fun is its not
a exact thing experiment with it if you come up with something that works
that's different share it that's what it is all about.I have been gardening
for about 30 years now and always learn something every day and that's the
truth.Have fun. Best regards Tom C.





"Françoise" wrote in message
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Nick,

The last frost is just that. If you go to GOOGLE or any other search engine,
ask for it for the region you are in. A gardener center close to your home
can tell you as well

"seed starting formula"? Go to a store or gardener center that sell soil.
Look for a bag where it is written for seedling. Ask for it if you cannot
find it. To plant indoor, I get those trays, which come with little cella
and a plastic, transparent cover. To make it easier, I mix the soil with
water in a small bucket and than fill the individual cells. This way I do
not need to water them. Then I read the instruction for each plant. I put
between 4 to 9 seeds per cells, depending on the number of seeds I have.
Every day or every two days I spray the cells with water (1 squish or 2). To
plant outdoor, I put more seeds than I need (some may not germinate). If too
many spring out, remove the extra ones as directed. Always follow the
instructions for cover or not, the depth to plant or any other instructions
given.

I just started two years ago and I have had great success with my seedlings
and I love it. This winter, I planted more than 40 types of seeds. We have
increased our flowerbeds and prepared new ones last fall. They need to be
filled this spring.

You can get other information on the WEB. There is so much to learn out
there.

Good luck.

Françoise.

Nick Thudick wrote:

Hello,

I've been an amateur gardener for a few years, and I am interested in
learning more.

One thing I've never understood is seeding. The directions are a little
confusing, but I'd like to have more success.

First, what is the "last heavy spring frost"?

Also, what is a "seed starting formula"? I've read about soil-less
mixtures. This boggles my mind. How the hell did these plants survive
if they need to be started in soil-less mixtures, and then fertilized
when their leaves emerge?

And instructions like, "Sow seeds 6" apart"....does that mean take one
seed and plant it 6" apart from the other one. I know that's probably
it, but some of these seeds are pretty tiny, and I was wondering if it
would be better to plant a few together.

Sorry if these sound like stupid questions, and thanks for any advice!

---Nick