7d • Gardening
Seed Starting Indoors (No Fancy Setup Needed)
Starting seeds indoors is one of the easiest ways to get a jump on the growing season especially if you have a short spring, limited garden space, or just want stronger plants from day one. You also and get more variety (especially heirlooms and hard-to-find seeds) and it's cheaper in the long run.
What You Actually Need (Keep It Simple)
✔ Containers: seed trays, small pots, reused yogurt cups (with drainage holes)
✔ Soil: seed starting mix (lighter than regular potting soil)
✔ Seeds
✔ Light: a sunny window or a simple shop light
✔ Water: gentle misting or bottom watering
That’s it.
When to Start Seeds
Most seed packets say something like “Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost.”
Planting Basics
1️⃣ Fill containers with damp seed-starting mix
2️⃣ Plant seeds at the depth listed on the packet
3️⃣ Gently water
4️⃣ Place under light immediately (this prevents leggy seedlings)
Light tip: Seedlings need 12–16 hours of light per day. If they’re stretching, they need more light.
Watering & Care
• Keep soil moist, not soggy
• Bottom watering helps prevent mold
• Good airflow = healthier seedlings
Once seedlings have their first “true leaves,” they’re ready for:➡ Light feeding➡ Potting up if needed
Don’t Skip Hardening Off
Before planting outside, seedlings need to slowly adjust to sun, wind, and temperature.
Start with 1–2 hours outside per day and increase gradually over a week.
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Seed Starting Indoors (No Fancy Setup Needed)
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