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Soil for Starting Seeds

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Christy

A question came in over the holiday:

“What is a good commercial soil in which to start vegetable seeds?“

That’s a great question.  There are many ways to start seeds, and almost as many opinions about what soil to use for seed starting.  In general, commercial seed starting mix is of a finer grade of potting soil, meaning it is not as course or chunky as regular potting soil.  It is intended for use when starting seeds indoors under grow lights.  Many companies produce seed germinating mix that has higher moisture retaining properties, and some add fertilizers to their mixes …
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Seed Starting for Fall

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Christy

It’s a little late to be talking about this, but I just
wanted to wait to make sure it worked before reporting on my
progress.  As I wipe my hand across my forehead in relief, I can say that I
successfully started brassicas from seed indoors for the first time this
year. 

I’ve always grown them straight in the ground because I
haven’t had space to start seeds indoors.  As you know, if you’ve been
reading along, this is my first full year starting seeds under grow lights and I
have to …
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The Getting-Started Gardening Jitters

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Christy

When asked, “What is your greatest gardening challenge?”, someone wrote in recently: “Getting started!  Right now, gardening is ALL THEORY and it’s been over 10 years since I’ve even had a houseplant… At some point I’d like to try tomatoes in … Continue reading →

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