From Seed to Sprout

AlmightySteve

AlmightySteve

Active Member
I just have a quick question about seeds.

I know how to germinate, and I already have 3 seeds that popped open that I planted.

1 in flower store soil (the stuff their flowers come in)
1 in potting soil
1 in a peatmoss puck


I was wondering about the cheapest and easiest way to get that seed to grow into a little sprout with leaves.

I know I'm supposed to keep them warm, but the only way I can really do that is put them on top of my toaster oven and turn it on low. (A bowl or plate on the toaster oven, the plant containers on those)

Would using warm water work better? I don't have a hot plate available to me
 
superdave5

superdave5

Active Member
find a tuberware container and moisten the bottom or leave a paper towel thats wet in the bottom. Then use a cheap daylight CFL and put it over the top of the container. Make sure to poke one or two holes to allow some air to get in/escape and put it on top of your water heater. You want moisture and if you do it that way it will work. Water heaters are warm

also make sure the container is sealed. You want to see water bead up on the sides so that you know you have moisture.
 
Twistyman

Twistyman

Well-Known Member
You don't need to heat seedlings.... just plant in a good potting soil and don't over water or nute it... they do the rest.. I water sprouts/seedlings once every 3-4 days... a good water then if you feel you need to do something 1 squirt from a spray mister daily... when you put it in the soil bury 3/8" deep..lightly pat down soil so no air pockets... I like to leave an inch or two at top of pot so if the seedling stretches (it will with CFL) you can add soil and bury up to bottom leaves.. nothing to it.... luck.
 
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