These are the tips you must know before planting seeds (Page 2 ) | January 11, 2024
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To promote proper plant growth, it’s important to till the soil 6 to 8 inches beneath the soil surface. This breaks up clods that have formed over winter and will “loosen” the structure, allowing roots to easily grow down through the soil.
4. Add compost
A couple of weeks before planting spread a 2- to 4-inch thick layer of decomposed compost across the top of the garden bed. There’s no need to mix it in. If your compost supply is limited, then side dress it along the rows to strategically place it along plants. As they grow, the roots will receive nutrients from the compost.
5. Soaking seeds
To see the best germination rate from seeds, it helps to soak the seeds before planting. This will help to soften the seed coat, allowing germination to happen quicker, with fewer seeds perishing before they can sprout.
6. Mark out rows
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