A plastic dome will provide humidity and warmth for the germinating seeds. Master gardener Esther Filson shares her passion for starting new plants from seed. Esther starts her own seeds for economical reasons, but doing so also gives her a much greater variety of available plants. Planting from seed helps her get a jump on the growing season, and she loves to watch things grow.
Many gardeners are concerned about the initial investment needed to start their own seed factory.
They usually contain a watering tray without drainage holes, cell packs for growing individual seeds and a clear plastic dome to hold in the humidity and warmth. When choosing seeds at a nursery, always check the back of the seed packet for the date. You want fresh seed, grown the previous year for planting in the current year. A well-designed seed packet offers growing tips and instructions for sowing, planting and care. Don't use garden soil for starting seeds.