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Sowing Seeds Tips and Tricks

July 11, 2011

Garden ToolsI stopped using peat moss discs for seed starting many years ago when I learned that the peat bogs were being decimated by this practice. Instead, I save my eggshells throughout the year and fill them with my own homemade compost. Here's how:

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  1. Take a sharp knife and quickly and carefully wack off the top most narrow part of the shell. Rinse and place back in an empty egg carton. Put the shell top in the compost.
  2. Poke a hole in the bottom with a pen and place a tiny piece of wet paper over the hole so the compost will not leak out.
  3. Fill with compost or potting soil tapping gently but not firmly to settle. Gently water all the filled shells and plant as per seed pack directions.
  4. Place under grow lights or a bright, south facing window till they germinate. If using the window idea, turn daily.
  5. Plant in pot or garden when they have at least their first set of true leaves. Crush the egg shell gently to help the roots spread out into the soil.

Tip: Some seeds may require bottom heat which can be accomplished with placing the carton on top of your refrigerator, water heater, or a heat mat. You can also make a little greenhouse out of a bakery plastic container, so you will not have to water very much.

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By littlegamma from Southern, AL

 
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February 26, 2016

This is a page about tools to make planting and sowing easier. Having the right tools for the job is always a good idea. This is no less true of gardening.

Tools to Make Planting and Sowing Easier

February 24, 2012

This is a page about winter sowing seeds. Invite nature into your gardening experience by giving winter sowing a try.

Winter sowing.

February 24, 2012

This is a page about direct sowing seeds. Many flowers and vegetables grow quite well by sowing the seeds directly in the ground in your garden.

Sowing seeds directly.

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