4.do not purchase fresh seed each year — pre-germinate your seed and plant it.

Purchasing seed is expensive. the majority of us own older packages of seed in storage and purchase extra seed, just in case. Rather of pre – germinate your seed and simply plant the seed that germinates. 100% germination rate.

Big seeds like peas, beans, and corn can simply be soaked overnight like sprouts, then rinsed and drained for a few days till the seed coat divides and a tiny root appears. Plant quickly.

Smaller seed can be germinated on a damp paper towel, inside a plastic sandwich bag and planted into pots, one seed per pot, to develop till the soil warms up.

While it seems like a bit more work, it enables you to plant for proper spacing and you don’t waste time on worthless thinning.

The solution for this to work is to be certain soil temperatures are adequate before planting outdoor. As one of the easiest gardening tips, it is very relevant if you are planting an expensive seed.

Common germination testing will further assist you to learn what less-expensive seed you need to replace.