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Greenhouse Germination

Different plants and their seeds need varying elements for their growth. Use this chart to help you make a greenhouse germination plan.

Greenhouse Management

Growing your own seedlings saves money and extends the growing season. You will need to care for your seedlings every day for many weeks in a greenhouse. These simple tips will help you grow health

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

Planting Swiss Chard in Trays

Growers will learn how and when to start planting swiss chard seeds in trays inside a greenhouse.

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.

Direct Seeding Outdoors

Learn which crops to start outdoors and how to plant the seeds successfully.

Greenhouse Seeding Video

Start plants in a greenhouse to protect them from the cold in early spring.  In this video, a farmer fills a 72-celled flat with soil and plants kale.

How to Seed a Flat

Learn how to seed a flat of soil blocks to start plants in a greenhouse.

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