If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of ...

I always make my own potting mixes for seed-starting and container growing. Though there are many different recipes that you might follow to make your own mixes, below are some details of the ...

If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of ...

Seed-starting containers can be plastic multi-celled inserts, egg cartons, or Styrofoam seed-starting kits with water reservoirs.

Milk and juice cartons also make great seed-starting containers. They are durable, retain moisture, and can accommodate larger seeds and seedlings, Spoonmore says.

Once your seed is planted at the prescribed depth and lightly tamped to ensure good seed-to-mix contact, place the seeded containers on a tray without holes and gently sprinkle the surface with ...

Most other small plastic food containers, such as single-serving yogurt cups, clamshell-type salad packages or egg cartons, are also well-suited for starting seeds — as long as you’ve poked ...

If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of ...