Seed Starting:
- Egg Cartons
- Plastic Baggies
- Winter Sowing
Planting Seeds 3 Ways
Kate @ Bunny's Garden
Discover 3 Different Seed Starting Methods and Find the Best for YOU!
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YAY! It's finally time to plant seeds for many of us!
What's your favorite seed starting method?
In Soil or Soil-less?!
Did you know you can sprout seeds in milk jugs in winter, before it warms up?!
It's called Winter Sowing and it's a gamechanger for gardeners!
Learn about Winter Sowing!
Learn about Winter Sowing!
Method #1:
WINTER SOWING
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Seeds
Soil
Empty Milk/Juice Jugs
Hot Glue Gun
Knife
Duct Tape
Permanent Marker for Labeling
Green Curved Line
Seeds germinate beautifully in empty juice bottles or milk jugs!
The warmth stays in like a mini greenhouse, protecting tender seedlings from the cold.
Learn about Winter Sowing!
Learn about Winter Sowing!
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Make several holes on the bottom of the jug with glue gun.
Learn about Winter Sowing!
Learn about Winter Sowing!
2. Cut the empty jugs in half.
CAREFULLY!
Learn about Winter Sowing!
Learn about Winter Sowing!
3. Add soil and seeds.
The Fun Part!
Learn about Winter Sowing!
Learn about Winter Sowing!
4. Lightly water the seeds.
Almost Done!
Learn about Winter Sowing!
Learn about Winter Sowing!
5. Tape closed and watch for growth and moisture needs.
Time to Grow!
Learn about Winter Sowing!
Learn about Winter Sowing!
Germinating seeds in plastic baggies with wet paper towels - in my opinion - is the:
- Easiest
- Quickest
- Cleanest
- Most Successful Method!
PAPER
TOWEL
METHOD
Method #2:
Paper Towel Method
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Seeds
Paper Towels
Plastic Baggies
Spray Bottle with Water
Permanent Marker (for Labeling)
Green Curved Line
Seeds germinate effortlessly in plastic sandwich baggies!
You can use wet paper towels or coffee filters.
Success rate is usually high!
TRY THE PAPER
TOWEL
METHOD
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Fold a paper towel in half and spray with water.
TRY THE PAPER
TOWEL
METHOD
SPACING:
2. Space out the seeds so they do not touch when folding again.
TRY SOIL-LESS SEED STARTING!
FOLD & ZIP
3. Fold the paper towel again and zip the baggie closed.
Sprout Clementine Seeds!
Check for Growth!
4. Check daily or at the 1-week mark for germination!
SEE ALSO: How to Transplant Germinated Seeds to Soil!
This traditional seed starting method using soil holds positive memories for many.
Enjoy starting seeds in egg cartons each year!
Method #3:
Starting Seeds in Egg Cartons
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Seeds
Empty Egg Cartons
Potting Soil / Mix
Spray Bottles with Water
Permanent Marker
(for Labeling)
Green Curved Line
GROW!
Planting seeds in egg cartons works well and it's FUN!
This easy seed starting method is perfect for kids, too! Give everyone their own carton!
PLANT SEEDS IN EGG CARTONS!
GROW!
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Fill an empty
egg carton with potting mix.
PLANT SEEDS IN EGG CARTONS!
GROW!
PLANTING -
2. Plant seeds to the depth noted on the seed packet's instructions.
PLANT SEEDS IN EGG CARTONS!
GROW!
PLANTING -
3. Water the seeds and check daily for signs of growth!
PLANT SEEDS IN EGG CARTONS!
GROW!
xoxo BunnysGarden.com
Wishing You Much Success
Whichever Method You Choose!
WINTER SOWING
Paper Towel Germination
Egg Carton
Seed Starting
Amazing!
Wishing you all the success in this amazing journey of growing seeds!
Love to Grow!
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with US!
So Rewarding to Grow from Seed!
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