NEWBIE HELP: How to seed?
Nick,
Contact your University Extension office. They can sell you(for about one
dollar) a seed planting guide, or answer any questions you may have. The
guide tells you what dates to plant in your area. Where do you live? I may
have info on how to contact the extension office in your area?
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
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