Planting Seeds Outside – Tips On When And How To Direct Sow Seeds

By Bonnie L. Grant Planting by seed is a rewarding way to start plants and satisfy that green thumb urge. It is important to know how to direct sow seeds, and if and when to sow seeds outdoors. Temperature is an important factor to seed germination and seed starting times vary from zone to zone. Gardeners in short growing zones will want to start by planting seeds indoors, while those more fortunate warm zone growers can begin by sowing seeds outside. Either way, with a few rules under your belt, a successful crop will be achieved by early planting and proper sowing information. What is Direct Sowing? Not all gardeners will opt for direct sowing. What is direct sowing? This is when you plant seeds directly out into prepared garden beds. That is a fine solution for gardeners in the warm climates but us Northern gardeners have to cheat a

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