Things You'll Need:
- Seeds
- Perlite or pumice
- Potting soil
- Sand
- Peat
- Shallow container
- Transparent covering
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Step 1
Purchase seeds from a local vendor or reputable online seed company. Many places that sell lawn and garden equipment also sell seeds.
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Step 2
Mix your potting soil. Use a mixture of about half perlite or pumice, half potting soil. Or add 2 inches of sand on the bottom with 2 inches of equally mixed sand and peat on top. Aquarium sand is good.
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Step 3
Add soil to a shallow container with good drainage, and water the soil before the seeds are planted. Use a container with a depth of at least 4 inches and pure water.
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Step 4
Plant your seeds by shaking them on the soil's surface. Distribute evenly, then gently press into the soil to a depth that equals its width. Planting too deeply kills the plant before it reaches the surface.
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Step 5
Cover the seeds with no more than 1/8 inch of potting soil.
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Step 6
Place a transparent covering across the container. Glass or a plastic bag is best to use.
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Step 7
Set your miniature greenhouse in a warm location. Ideally, the temperature should be no lower than 70 degrees F. Your seeds will begin to germinate in about 3 weeks. Certain cactus plants need up to 10 weeks.
