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Start Seeds the Easy way

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1089995_catnipThere are many seeds you can start right now in your own home or in your greenhouse. Some seeds are easier than other to get started this way instead of planting them right in the soil in your garden. Some seeds are too small to start right in the ground as well and can easily be started indoors too. Here is a list of seeds you can start indoors and easily transplant in the ground this growing season.

• For Annuals:

1. Begonias
2. Black-eyed Susan
3. Geranium
4. Impatiens
5. Marigolds
6. Petunia
7. Salvia
Most annuals are better if you purchase then already sprouted and packed in groups. It may be a bit more expensive, but it will save you some time and it will better your planting of them right in the ground as well.

• For Perennials:

1. Aster
2. Bears-tongue
3. Bellflower
4. Blanket Flower
5. Columbine
6. Coreopsis
7. Delphinium
8. Hollyhocks
9. Oriental Poppy
10. Purple Coneflower (Echineachia)
11. Shasta Daisy
12. Baby’s Breath
Bulbs are the best to buy when it comes to planting perennials right in the ground. Bulbs come in different varieties from elephant ears to dahlias and then even Lilies as well.

• For Vegetables:

1. Broccoli
2. Cabbage
3. Cauliflower
4. Celery
5. Eggplant
6. Melon
7. Peppers
8. Squash (any variety)
9. Tomato
Some vegetables plants work best when you purchase them already sprouted and packaged. Tomatoes I have found work best from seeds even though you can purchase them already sprouted as well.

• For Herbs:

1. Basil
2. Chamomile
3. Coriander
4. Dill
5. Fennel
6. Feverfew
7. Hyssop
8. Sage
9. Marjoram

Lavender and other herbs that grow outdoors year around work great in already sprouted form. Experimenting to see what works best for your planting needs is the best way to see if seeds or other forms work best for you.


Posted in seed-starting, seeds on February 20th, 2009

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  1. Susan Says:
    February 20th, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    I just bought a Buzzy Seeds grow kit and am starting to grow it inside. I looked at their website and they have a bunch of complete grow kits to start seeds. They all come with seed, soil, and a container. Much easier than buying all the stuff. Their website is really cute, too! http://www.buzzyseeds.com

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