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How to choose the right tray for your seedlings
How to choose the right tray for your seedlings. Learn how to choose the right size cell pack or pot to transplant seedlings into. Seedlings grow best when their roots have room to grow.
Starting Seeds Indoors
Start seeds in a greenhouse to:
Save money. Seeds cost less than plants. Grow special varieties that are only available as seeds. Or use seeds you saved. Extend the growing season. Time your
How to Use a Seedling Heat Mat to Start Seeds
A seedling heat mat is a waterproof plastic mat. It heats your soil by about 10-20°F or 6-11°C warmer than the air temperature. It keeps the soil at a constant temperature and helps the seeds g
Start Lots of Seeds in Slot Trays
You can use slot trays to start lots of seeds in a small space. Do this when space is limited, seed is old, germination rate is low, or seed is too small to handle.
How to Install Weed Fabric as Pathways in the Garden
Weed fabric is also called landscape fabric. It is an effective tool for weed control and erosion control. Learn how to use it to make pathways in the garden. Weed fabric is durable and you can re-
Planting Seed Potatoes by Hand
Plant seed potatoes in your field. Learn the steps and correct spacing.
How to Prepare a Walk-Behind Seeder
A walk-behind seeder is easy to use and to maintain. You save time seeding compared to planting by hand, and get more consistent spacing.
How to Transplant Tomatoes
Learn how to transplant tomato starts into the field. This method helps the plant get a strong start, even if the seedling is leggy.
How to Transplant Onions
Learn how to plant onions by hand. Planting onion transplants is a fast way to grow onions.