California Gardening: Top Seed Starting Mistakes Gardeners Make (And How to Fix Them!) 🌱 Part 1

Starting seeds? Don’t make these common mistakes! 🌿 In this short video, we’ll highlight the biggest seed starting errors gardeners often make—and show you how to avoid them for strong, healthy seedlings.

🚫 Mistake #1: Using garden soil instead of sterile seed starting mix.
Garden soil can harbor fungi, bacteria, and pests that cause damping off—a common disease that kills seedlings. Always use a sterile seed starting mix, which is light, airy, and designed to promote strong root development while reducing the risk of disease.

🌱 Pro Tip: Moisten the mix before planting and lightly cover your seeds. Keep the environment warm and humid with a dome or plastic wrap until germination.

Other key mistakes include:
❌ Planting seeds too deep
❌ Overwatering or underwatering
❌ Skipping labels and losing track of varieties
❌ Not providing enough light after germination

Avoiding these errors gives your garden the best start possible! Whether you’re growing veggies, herbs, or flowers, healthy seedlings = a bountiful garden.

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