Seed Starting
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Heirloom Varieties to Grow
Planting an heirloom seeds plants a link to our ancestors. Start with a few selections from one of the founders of the Seed Savers Exchange.
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Ready, Set, Grow: Seed Starting FAQs
Start your garden from scratch (er, seed)! We answer your seed starting questions.
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How to Start Seeds
Start your entire garden from seed -- learn all about seed starting.
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Root Zone Heat Mat
Warm your soil promote faster germination with the Root Zone Heat Mat.
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Seed Ball Tips
Seed balls make fun, easy-to-plant gifts!
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How to Fertilize Seedlings
Once seeds have germinated and true leaves have appeared, it may be time to give your seedlings a boost of nutrients!
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Prevent Seedling Disease with a Fan
Give your seedlings a breath of fresh air to keep them healthy.
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How to Prevent Damping Off
Starting seeds? Learn what conditions can cause this very common seedling disease.
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How to Thin Seedlings
Thin out your seedlings to promote healthy growth of the remaining plants.
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Ready, Set, Grow: Seed Starting FAQs
Start your garden from scratch (er, seed)! We answer your seed starting questions.
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When it’s Time for ‘Potting Up’
🌱 Ready to take your plant parenting skills to the next level? Find out when it's time for potting up with our handy guide!
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How to Turn Plant Cuttings into New Plants with Propagation
Propagation, also referred to as "cloning", is the process of using a tiny piece of a parent plant to grow new plants. Cut and clone your way to a larger...
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How To Germinate Seeds
Learn what you need to germinate seeds indoors and get tips for speedy seed starting!
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The GrowEase Seed Starter Kit: No-Fail Seedstarting!
New to seed starting? Here's a list of seeds that are quick to germinate and don't require a lot of extra fussing.
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How to Select the Right Seed-Starting System
When starting seeds, you'll want to use the right growing medium and provide adequate light. But what sort of container will you plant the seeds into?
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Coir: A Better Way to Start Seeds
Garden with coir and grow stronger seedlings, harvest bigger crops, and give yourself a green star for using a sustainable planting medium.
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Why Choose Cowpots to Start Seeds
Cowpots prevent transplant shock, are biodegradable, AND slowly release nutrients as they break down. What's not to love?
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How to Use the Paper Pot Maker
Warm your soil promote faster germination with the Root Zone Heat Mat.
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Seed-Starting Buying Guide
Whether you're looking to start just a few seeds or the whole garden, we have the perfect seed starting kit for you!
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Seed-Starting Buying Guide
Whether you're looking to start just a few seeds or the whole garden, we have the perfect seed starting kit for you!
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How and Why to Harden Off Plants
Hold up — don't rush your seedlings into the garden. It's best to ease them out into the world.
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Instructions for the Deep-Root Seedstarting System
How to set up your seedlings for success with our Deep Root Seed Starting Kit.
