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Seeds indoors

There is nothing more wonderful in my view, then to have baby seedlings growing in your window. It is very refreshing to see them grow daily. You give the plants a head start in your garden. The plants will flower and fruit earlier in the season, producing more veggies and flowers more resistant to insects and diseases because they are established. Cell packs with a dome cover seems to work the best. Use only a sterilized soilless mix for seeds, and make sure that you wash the trays and cell packs with 1 part bleach, 10 parts water. When filling the pots or cell packs, leave a 1/2” space at the top for watering. On the individual seed packs, it will explain the planting depth. Water carefully or bottom water. Keep the soil moist and place in a warm sunny place. Transplant when the seedling has at least 2 sets of leaves.

from the 4/24/2003 Hamlen's Helping Hints.
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