- Start Indoors Early: Begin sowing seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. This gives them head start.
Find seed here - Choose the Right Containers: Use seed trays peat pots or recycled containers with drainage holes. Prevent waterlogging.
- Use Quality Seed Starting Mix: Opt for lightweight sterile seed starting mix. This ensures good drainage. Also aids in disease prevention.
- Maintain Optimal Temperature: Keep the soil temperature between 65-75°F (18-24°C). Use heat mat if necessary for better germination.
- Provide Adequate Light: Place seedlings under grow lights or in sunny window with at least 12-16 hours of light per day.
- Keep Soil Moist Not Wet: Water seedlings gently and keep soil consistently moist but not saturated. Avoid damping off.
- Thin Seedlings: Once seedlings have few true leaves, thin them out. Each plant needs enough space to grow.
- Harden Off Gradually: Acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions by gradually exposing them to sunlight wind and outdoor temperatures over 7-10 days.
- Fertilize Lightly: Use diluted balanced fertilizer once seedlings have developed their first true leaves. This promotes healthy growth.
- Transplant Carefully: When transplanting outdoors handle seedlings by leaves, not stems. This avoids damage and plants them at depth they were growing indoors.
Good luck with the cultivation 💚
