GardenTried-and-true tip
Tell light and dark germinators apart when sowing
Press light germinators in without covering, and cover dark germinators thinly, to avoid failed germination.
- Time
- ⏱ 5 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- Seeds with germination type noted
- Seed tray
- Soil
How to do it
- Check the seed packet to see whether it is a light germinator. Examples include basil, tarragon, cress, carrots, lavender, rosemary and sage.
- Place light germinators somewhere bright, but out of direct sun.
- Only press light germinators onto the soil and don't cover them.
- Cover dark germinators thinly with soil.
Sources
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