Sow seeds in sterile, seed-starting mix or potting soil available in nurseries and garden centers. Don't use garden soil, it’s too heavy, contains weeds seeds, and possibly, disease organisms. Wet the soil with warm water before filling seed-starting containers. ![]() ![]() You’ll find the proper planting depth on the seed packet. The general rule of thumb is to cover seeds with soil equal to three times their thickness – but be sure to read the seed packet planting instructions carefully. ![]() Some seeds, including certain lettuces and snapdragons, need light to germinate and should rest on the soil surface but still be in good contact with moist soil. After planting your seeds, use a spray bottle to wet the soil again.Īlways use room-temperature water. Let chlorinated water sit overnight so chlorine can dissipate or use distilled water. It's important to keep soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering, which promotes diseases, that can kill seedlings. ![]() An easy way to avoid this – as well as overwatering – is to dip base of your containers in water and allow the soil to absorb moisture from the bottom until moist. Some seed-starting kits supply a wicking mat that conducts water from a reservoir to dry soil.
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