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How to Plant a Vegetable Seed

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By mikesid1
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This article will instruct you how to properly plant vegetable seeds so that you will get the most out of your plants.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • vegetable seeds
  • soil
  • pot or ground
  • water
  1. Step 1

    First step is to gather all necessary materials. And find a place thats comfortable to work and that you don't mind getting dirty.

  2. Step 2

    Next, if you are using a pot I suggest a 4" pot or smaller to start germination. Fill the pot just below the top with soil.

  3. Step 3

    Place vegetable seed to depth as noted on package. Please note that if no depth is indicated bury the seed in the soil the diameter of the seed. All to often seeds are buried to deeply and this could result in germination failure.

  4. Step 4

    After seed is placed in soil lightly cover and tap down lightly.

  5. Step 5

    Water, water, water is the next step. Lightly water seed till it's soaked. If placing in a pot you have the option of allowing it to germinate indoors or out.

  6. Step 6

    And finally be sure to check on the soil to make sure it stays consistently moist but not soaking. Within a couple weeks you should see a seedling. Good luck!!!

Tips & Warnings
  • Keep soil evenly moist
  • Allow to acclimate to sun
  • Make sure your growing the right vegetable for the right time if year for your area
  • Wear gloves to stay clean
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