If you’re tired of buying expensive vegetable and fruit plants, you’re not the only one. Starting a produce garden can be a major drain on your wallet especially when you’re trying to buy plants to fill an entire garden. That old saying though exists for a reason – good things come to those who wait (and grow from seeds.)
Growing your produce garden from seeds can sound like an intimidating task, but it is surprisingly rewarding and unsurprisingly very budget-friendly. That’s why we’ve broken down all the steps you need to know to start growing from your own home. Let’s jump right in.
1. Prepping Your Seeds
To start, you’re going to use small, shallow containers of nutrient-rich soil. Make sure to space your seeds out evenly and only insert them about 1 inch into the soil. Give your seeds some a light watering to act as a catalyst for the next step: germination.
2. The Germination Process
I know – germination sounds like a big word, but it really just means the process of plants growing from a seed. After watering your seeds, you’ll want to keep them somewhere secluded, warm, and shaded. For more details about how to let your seeds germinate properly, check out the video down below!
3. Let Your Seedlings Grow
Once your seeds have sprouted, move them to more direct and constant sunlight. Or, if you have one, solar lamps are also good for this. You’ll want to let your plants grow until they’re a couple inches tall before you transfer them to a separate container.
4. Replanting Your Garden
Once your plants have matured some more, you’ll need to move them to their own pot so as not to overcrowd them. Try to gently uproot your plant without disturbing or breaking any main roots. It helps to already have a hole dug in the soil of the container you’re moving them to.
Don’t forget to mark your plants! For all your inspiration needs, check out our article on easy and cute DIY garden markers!
As always, happy planting!
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