Seed Starting
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You can buy seed starting mix at the garden store, or you can make your own.
Whatever you do, don’t use regular “potting soil” to start seeds in — this type of soil usually has a boosted nitrogen content, which could burn, stunt, or prevent root development in a lot of your plants. In my case, all of my cabbage-type plants were leggy with underdeveloped roots.
Here in the southlands, I start seeds in a Ferry-Morse mix that I buy from the store. It’s less than $3/bag, and a bag lasts me a year.
Containers
You’ve got a wide choice. I bought some trays and starters that I can re-use. I’ve tried Jiffy Pods and found that they start some otherwise finicky flowers really well, but are otherwise kind of a pain in the butt.
Be aware that some larger plants (esp. green beans, cucumbers, squashes, and other large-seeded plants) that you want to plant the seeds 1-2 inches deep so that the growth of the plant doesn’t outstrip it’s depth in the container.
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