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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.