Comments on: How to Sow Seeds Indoors

on 3/23/2006 Use empty toilet rolls for sweet peas. Use once the seeds are ready for planting. Put them into the toilet roll, then plant when ready. You can leave them in the tube, which breaks down in the soil. They are easy to store in seed trays and save space.

on 11/22/2005 I have been very successful starting seed in recycled Styrofoam cups. Just make a drainage hole in the bottom and cut to the desired size (height). The Styrofoam keeps the soil warm and helps germination.

on 11/22/2005 When top-watering tender seedlings, I use a ziploc bag. Fill w/water or fertilzer solution, then snip off a little from the corner of the bag. It's easy to adjust how much water you need. Or, poke holes closely together with a pin for the gentlest stream.

on 11/22/2005 Use mulch, compost, and vermicompost to make sure all the important players are present and healthy in your soil. This will keep disease causers in check *and* make sure the beneficial organisms are there to provide necessary nutrients.

on 11/22/2005 If you are planting seedings into open earth, "gas" your soil with methal bromide. This will kill microorganisms that cause root diseases.

on 11/22/2005 When the seedlings have just
started to show sprinkle on a
little ground cinnamon. I have
heard this from many garden shows and it works for me.