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Posted: Jun/07/2008 5:58 PM PST
Hi! It's me again. Like I said before, I'm new to this site and I just started buying plants and seeds/soil. I don't know a lot at all about plants/flowers, except that I love their beauty. One thing I don't understand are some directions on the flower seed packets I have, tell me to sow my seeds anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost? All I want to do is plant the seeds (I have no garden; I live in an apartment) and put the pots I bought outside on our patio. I have many types of flower seeds. I have different size pots...am I supposed to plant the seeds 8 inches apart, or 10, or whatever the seed type? I have lots of seeds in a packet. I'm supposed to pick one up at a time and plant it in my flower pots at least 8" apart? It makes no sense to me. I would have only a few in my pot and wouldn't know what to do with the rest of the seeds. I hope someone is able to follow my 'gibberish' but it's hard to explain. And WHY would I have to plant them 6 to 8 weeks before the first frost? Most seeds germinate with 10 to 14 days. Help! Thanks! |
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Posted: Jun/21/2008 6:11 AM PST
Hi! I'm fairly new to seeds and I don't grow them inside, but I'll try to help from what I've read. The reason why some seeds should be sown before the last frost is because that type of seed needs a cold, then warm cycle to germinate (some need cold/warm/cold/warm). If you are planting inside, you can sometimes duplicate the cold by refrigerating the container after you sow. As far as spacing goes, usually the seed pack has information about spacing for the plant. Once the seed has germinated and has sprouted its true leaves (not the first seed leaves), then you can gently repot to the desired distance. If you'll google "starting seeds", you should get much more info. Good luck! |
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Posted: Jun/21/2008 8:48 AM PST
Barbie, The instructions about sowing 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost are meant for plants that are going to be grown outside after they are started indoors. It's meant to give your plants the longest growing season possible for your area. |
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