Growing from Seed Tips & Tricks

Are you planting a garden this year?  Here are a few tips to get you started!

Mary's Heirloom Seeds Growing from Seed Tips & Tricks

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April 10, 2015 I use Coconut Coir pellets OFTEN!  When I volunteer at a local school, hauling a bag of pellets is so much easier than dirt and all of the supplies. Starting plants from seeds may take a little extra effort, but in the end it is definitely worth it!  We have a few tricks to share that might just make growing from seed a bit easier. Using Coconut Coir Pellets for Seed Starting These little pellets are AMAZING!  Check out MY results using Coconut Coir pellets. Step 1: Take out your Coconut Coir Pellets.  I like to use a large tray Step 2: Add water to tray and Coconut Coir Pellets.  Using warm water might help them "grow" faster.  Step 3: Add seeds to the hole and gently cover or "squish" coconut coir. Step 4: Place in a warm sunny place and keep moist.  This is where the real growing happens! Pepper seedlings in Coconut Pellets If you choose to grow indoors using a grow light, (depending on the light) it is important to keep the light only 2-3 inches above the seedlings. Once the roots start to stick out of the pellet it is time to transplant.  I chose to transplant into a container for now while I care for these peppers.  While they continue to grow I will prepare my garden bed.    Peppers grown in Coconut Pellets About Coconut Coir Pellets  NEW Coconut Coir Pellets are more eco-friendly! Watch the Video Germination Trays for Seed Starting We also offer 6-Cell Germination Trays for seed starting.  These are pretty simple to use and require the purchase of seed starting medium (dirt) or coconut coir. We've grown quite a bit of lettuce and Basil in these trays.  Once the seedlings are 3-4 inches tall or the roots are starting to escape from the bottom it is time to transplant   Check out our Seed Starting Made Simple VIDEO! Watch the Video

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Thank you and have a weekend!

 

Happy Planting,

 

Mary

Mary's Heirloom Seeds