Starting seeds? Don’t let these common mistakes ruin your gardening season! 🌿 In this video, we break down the most frequent seed starting mistakes and how to avoid them—perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.
✅ Wrong Soil Choice – Always use a seed starting mix, not regular potting soil. It’s light, drains well, and promotes strong root development.
✅ Overcrowding – Sowing too many seeds in one cell leads to competition. Once seedlings sprout, thin them by snipping the weaker ones at the soil line to ensure healthy growth.
✅ Skipping the Humidity Dome – Using a humidity dome traps moisture and warmth, helping seeds germinate faster and more evenly.
✅ Ignoring Temperature – Seeds need consistent warmth to germinate. A seed heating mat provides bottom heat, speeding up germination and improving success rates—especially for heat-loving crops like tomatoes and peppers.
With these tips, you’ll boost germination rates and grow stronger, healthier seedlings from the start! 🌱
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