Successful Seed Starting from A(nise) to Z(ucchini) Class Notes (PDF)

Whether you're interested in growing a few tomatoes for your patio or for a large-scale homesteading effort, seed starting is the cornerstone of gardening self-sufficiency. It opens up a whole world of varietal selection, gives you more control over the scheduling and quality of your plants, and connects you to the entire life cycle of the plant. Successful seed starting isn't difficult, but it does have a learning curve.

In these class notes, you'll learn about the pros and cons of different types of seeds (heirloom, open-pollinated, hybrid, etc.), cover the basic requirements for seed starting (soil, moisture, light, warmth, and sowing depth), and find out how to pot up and harden off your seedlings for better transplanting success.

7 pages | 3,300 words