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Seed Starting: Supplies - What You'll Need

Supplies you'll need to start seeds.
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Here are the basics of what you'll need to get your garden seeds started:
  1. Containers - Either purchased pots or flats or containers you've saved, like egg cartons and yogurt cups. Used pots should be cleaned and disinfected by soaking in 1 part bleach to 10 parts water.

  2. Potting Mix - Seeds do best in a soilless mix where there are fewer inherent problems than with garden soil

  3. Seeds - Your choice

  4. Labels/markers - Trust me, you won't remember what's what

  5. Plastic Bags or Covers - These will trap warmth and humidity where the seeds need it

  6. Water

  7. Light Source - If you don't have a bright window, you will need some kind of florescent or high density plant light
  1. Seed Starting: Supplies - What You'll Need
  2. Seed Starting: Preparing the Potting Mix
  3. Seed Starting: Filling the Containers
  4. Seed Starting: Planting the Seeds
  5. Seed Starting: Finish Planting
  6. Seed Starting: Watering Newly Planted Seeds
  7. Seed Starting: Creating the Right Atmosphere for Your Seeds
  8. Seed Starting: Emerging Seedlings
  9. Seed Starting: True Leaves
  10. Seed Starting: Hardening Off

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