Growing from seed is intensely satisfying. As well as the pleasure of nurturing from tiny seed to sturdy plant, it’s a cheap way to fill the garden
with blooms. Vandra Costello shares her guide to getting started.
new gardeners, is that you may then not know what is a weedling and what is a seedling once growth starts, so you may like to sow in seed trays, which you can leave outdoors. Others, the “half-hardy” annuals, need an extra boost greenhouse, fancy heated pads or any special kit – a sunny windowsill will do, or a space on any surface near a window.
Fill your seed trays with seed compost. The reason we use seed compost is that ordinary compost is too rich for young plants. Water the compost before you start sowing. How you sow depends on the size of the seed. If the seeds are large, like peas, beans or sunflowers, pop one seed firmly into the soil of each module or pot. For tiny fine seeds like opium poppies or snapdragon, you will need to sprinkle them very carefully on the top of the soil, trying not to get too many in one spot.
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