What can I use as seed starter trays?
Toilet Paper and Paper Towel Tubes Empty toilet rolls and paper towel rolls make a great cardboard pot for planting seeds. I often use toilet paper tubes propped up in a box to germinate cucumber seeds to give them a little head start. Germinate seeds faster The paper towel method creates prime conditions for seeds to germinate in less time. Depending on the type of seed, the controlled moisture and heat conditions within the bag can enable seeds to germinate in a few days. You’ll have a home or garden filled with bright new leaves in no time!Some seeds take a long time to germinate, and seed soaking can help to speed up the process. By soaking seeds in lukewarm water for 8-12 hours (some can go up to 24 hours, but never more than that), you help the seed to break dormancy and germinate faster.To speed up germination you should ensure that seeds are germinating in a warm, moist environment and could consider pre-soaking (priming) before sowing to help the seed take on more water faster and to speed up germination.Germinating seeds in paper towels vs soil allows you to quickly check the seeds for root development. When seeds are started in soil, you only see the growth above the soil line. There is less mess, less expense, and less time spent waiting for germination.
How often do you water seeds in a seed tray?
Generally, I water seedlings growing in cell packs and plug trays once or twice a week for the first two to three weeks. As the seeds germinate and the young plants size up, watering becomes more frequent. Too much moisture combined with poor air circulation results in mold or algae growing on the soil surface. As a general guide, after your seeds germinate they can grow in smaller (1.Typically, after sowing the seeds, the cell trays are used for around 3-4 weeks before transplanting occurs – whether it be to an outdoor plot or into a larger container. If transplanting tender seedlings outdoors, you may want to consider the use of a frost blanket to protect from late Spring frosts.
What month is best to start seeds indoors?
Early March through mid-April is ideal to start seeds of annual flowers and hot-climate vegetables that reach maturity quickly and need about 6 to 8 weeks of growth prior to planting outside. The best time to start seeds indoors is typically late March through late May.