You can give your flower and vegetable garden a head start and save money by knowing how to germinate seeds. With the right amount of heat and moisture, starting seeds indoors is simple. When the ...

You can use the information provided on seed packets along with a little knowledge about your local climate, as described below, to determine when to start garden seeds indoors. HOME MAIL ...

Extend the growing season by starting corn indoors for higher seed germination rates and successful transplantation to yield better crop production. My father-in-law used to find great mirth at ...

Many gardeners regard starting seeds indoors as the beginning of their gardening season. ... corn, beans, cucumbers, sunflowers, cosmos and morning glories. And the countdown continues.

To start corn indoors, use coconut coir or seed starting mix in a tray or individual containers. Plant your corn seeds about 1 inch deep and keep the soil consistently moist.

The temperatures are cold, snow is on the ground and gardeners are stuck inside. Fortunately, starting seeds indoors is a great kick-start to the spring garden.

Many seeds prefer to be started indoors before being transplanted after the danger of frost has passed.

By JESSICA DAMIANO. If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or ...

Vegetable seeds that need to be started indoors very soon for transplanting outside in March to April include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, parsnips, onions and cauliflower. (Betty Cahill ...

Additionally, many seed packets will give gardeners instructions on timing of when to start their seeds either indoors or outdoors based on their local average last frost dates.