The page listing what seeds the seed bank has for distribution is all updated and waiting for your requests! We have a stack of seeds just waiting to find new homes and new gardeners who will grow, save, and distribute these themselves! Click here to …
If you decide a heating mat is the way to go for your seed starting adventures, don’t skimp or try to find a cheap alternative! I’m all for finding cheaper methods, but heating mats are specifically designed to be on for long stretches of time, …
Seeds need warm soil to germinate properly – generally between 18°C and 23°C (65F-75F) is optimal for most seeds, but some require warmer temperatures, like peppers. Start seeds in a warm room with good air circulation, and if a seedling requires a little extra heat, …
Don’t feed your seedlings until the second set of true leaves appear! Too much fertilizer on too young seeds will burn and kill them. When they get their second set of true leaves, dilute fertilizer by half and water as normal.
We’re back in action with the seed tip of the week. Check back every Sunday for a new tip! Think coir (or coconut husk) instead of peat for seed starting. Coir is more environmentally sustainable, contains trace nutrients (as where peat does not), has a …
Solanum grow-outs for 2011 I know it’s been a little quiet around here as of late, but lots of things have been happening behind the scenes, let me tell you! To make it a bit more easily digestible, here’s a handy bulleted list: The seed …