By Will Creed, owner of HorticulturalHelp.com
FAQs about Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors
24.07.2023 - 12:33 / hgic.clemson.edu
Choosing to start vegetable plants from seeds allows gardeners the freedom to try varieties that are not readily available as transplants, such as heirloom varieties. It also allows gardeners to get transplants ready and, in the ground, quicker than they might be found in the garden center. Not only does starting transplants from seed save time, it also saves money. For example, ten heirloom tomato plants started from seed is much cheaper than buying those tomato plants from a retail store.
Not all species are created equal when it comes to starting with transplants versus direct seeding. Warm-season crops like eggplants, peppers, and tomatoes easily survive transplanting. Cucurbits such as cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, and squash work well as a transplant but require extra care to prevent disturbing the roots during transplanting. Ideally cucurbits transplant best when very small, after the first true leaves emerge. Beans, beets, carrots, and corn are typically not transplanted successfully and should be directly sown into the soil.
Popular warm season vegetables should be sown 4 to 8 weeks before planting outside. Germination time varies by crop species.
Start with reliable seed from a reputable source. A reputable source will supply high quality, weed-free seeds. Seeds can be started in just about any container that is clean, has good drainage, and is at least 2-inches deep. For example, plastic flats with drainage holes and cell pack inserts can be purchased at farm and garden supply stores. Do not use regular garden soil to start the seeds. Garden soil is heavy and potentially filled with weed seeds and pathogens. A soilless potting mix that consists of sphagnum peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite will work best. A
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