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Nothing can be easier than growing from seed. The whole embryonic plant
arrives packaged in a protective shell and is simply awaiting the right conditions to burst forth
and grow for you, all you have to do is provide those conditions.
It is not necessary to purchase much equipment to raise one's
own plants from seed, nor does it require much space; a sunny windowsill
or two will suffice.
What you do need are clean containers, and good fresh sterile compost.
Poor hygiene is the cause of more fatalities in the seedling nursery than
almost anything else, primarily because poor hygiene introduces diseases
that can attack seedlings at their most vulnerable stage of life.
Most plants are very easy to raise from seed, whether annuals,
biennials, perennials, shrubs or trees. All they need are the correct
balance of nutrients, a good air supply and moisture, plus appropriate
warmth and light levels.
These days all the mystery
surrounding what conditions seed needs to germinate and grow has been
removed by the various seed companies, who now sell quality controlled
seed in airtight foil packets accompanied by full growing
instructions.
| Thompson & Morgan provide full growing
instructions for their extensive range of seeds at their easily
navigable Website |
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Of course the most natural way to grow seed is to
plant it outside directly where you want it to grow, and for some plants
that totally resent any form of root disturbance
this is almost a mandatory requirement. However, for the majority of plants indoor sowings can be
made much earlier, getting your plants off to a good start in the
protection of a controlled environment.
But do remember that sowing your plants too early can cause problems.
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