How to start seeds

March 3, 2010 · Posted by in food 

Carol O’Meara gives you a shopping list for seedlings that you can get started very soon in your own home. What to buy for starting seeds:

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Here’s Carol’s shopping list:

  • Table or shelf space for seed trays.
  • Lights, either grow lights or a combination of cool blue florescent and incandescent bulbs.
  • Chains, ropes, or cords to raise or lower lights during plant growth.
  • Trays with small soil cells for holding seeds and soil.
  • Sterile seed starting soil (called media).
  • Seeds.
  • Labels.
  • Timer for lights — optional.

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