-Start with a quality growing medium. In a large container, just blend
equal parts of sterile potting soil, peat moss and perlite or sand.
-If your potting soil has been used before, or if you choose to use dirt
from your garden, it needs to be sterilized. Spread it out on a cookie
sheet and bake it in a low oven for several minutes.
-Be sure to wash all of your tools and containers with soap and water
before planting. It's important to prevent contamination of the delicate
seedlings.
-Use egg cartons, milk cartons or other small containers as little
planters for seedlings. Poke holes in the bottom to make sure soil can
drain.
-Cover seeds lightly with soil. A rule of thumb is to cover seeds with
soil about three times as deep as the diameter of the seed.
-Sprinkle a thin layer of perlite on top. This will help prevent the
fungal activity that is often the cause of damping off, a common problem
that causes seedlings to wilt and die.
-Be sure to mark and identify plants by writing names on craft sticks or
simply use the seed packs and attach them to the containers.
-Then place containers in a sunny location and wait for mother nature to
do the rest. When seedlings are mature, you can transplant them to your
garden.
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