Propagation
Germination, seed depth, punnets, heat mats and hardening off: getting seed from the packet to a strong seedling.
20 articles
How to sprout sweet potato slips from a tuber
One tuber, a warm windowsill and a few weeks of patience. Here is how to turn a sweet potato into a tray of slips ready for the garden.
Stop planting seedlings straight from the windowsill: a week of half days first
Seedlings raised indoors shrivel when planted straight into sun and wind. How to harden off tomato, capsicum, chilli and basil seedlings over a week, when they are ready, and how to plant them out.
Sow to the Seed, Not to the spade: How Deep Seeds Really Want To Go
Most spring seeds that never come up were buried too deep. The twice-the-width rule, which seeds want light, and how to keep a shallow sowing alive.
How to Chit Seed Potatoes for an Earlier Start
Chitting sounds technical, but it is one of the easiest ways to get more from your seed potatoes. Here is what it means, how to do it step by step, and when to plant out for a stronger, earlier crop.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Seeds Indoors
Starting your own seeds indoors has many benefits. Not only can you save money, but you can also get a head start on the growing season. In addition, you have greater control over the growing environment, which can result in healthier plants. With a little planning and care, you can reap the rewards of starting your own seeds indoors.
12 Tips for Beginning Seed Gardeners
No matter what kind of gardener you are, there is always something new to learn. In this blog, we will outline some tips for starting with seeds: what they need to sprout and grow into healthy plants, where they should be planted, how long it takes them to grow, what tools are best for starting them off right, and more!
21 Reasons Why Your Seeds Didnβt Germinate β And How To Fix It
Many gardeners have experienced the frustration of planting seeds, waiting patiently for them to sprout, and then getting nothing in return. If you're wondering why your seeds didn't germinate, read on for some possible explanationsβand solutions.Β