Outdoor Sowing Basics
Channel: Botanical Interests
Date: 17/03/2017

Choose best location for sowing based on the plant's light requirements. Full sun means 6 or more hours, part shade means 3-6 hours and shade is less than 3 hours of sun.

Break apart soil clods to create a finely textured, level seed bed. Provide a good balance between drainage and moisture retention.

Be sure to sow seeds when soil is optimal temperature for the specific variety.

Sow seeds at recommended depth and spacing.

Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy until germination.

When true leaves develop, thin to recommend spacing by removing extra seedlings.