Planting in a seed tray is one of the most basic skills you will need. Learn how to do it!
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Part 1: Creating a grow area
- Plan to start planting seeds between 6-12 weeks before the last frost date
- Purchase a cell tray with drainage holes for an easy option
- Make a seed tray out of a cardboard egg carton for a free alternative
- Place the cell tray inside a large, flat plastic tray
- Fill each cell to the top with a seed starting mix
- Wet the seed starting mix with a watering can
Part 2: Sowing the seeds
- Submerge old seeds for 15 minutes in water to see if they are still viable
- Poke a 1⁄4 inch (6.4 mm) deep hole in each cell with your finger
- Plant at least 2 seeds in each hole
- Cover the seeds with seed starter mix and press it down with your finger
- Label the seeds if you plant more than one kind
Part 3: Caring for your seedlings
- Cover the tray with plastic wrap
- Fill the flat tray with 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) of distilled water
- Store the tray in a warm area
- Move the tray to a sunlit area once seedlings sprout and uncover them