What month is best to plant flower seeds?
In the very early spring (end of january to march) you can sow hardy annual seeds. These are seeds that will produce plants that are tolerant of frost – they’ll put on strong deep roots all winter long and produce flowers from june until the first frosts (where i live in surrey that happens in early november). For annual flowers, in general, spring is the best time to start sowing annual seeds. For hardy annuals, such as bachelor buttons and snapdragons, start planting seeds as soon as the ground is workable. This early planting lets them establish strong roots and withstand any late spring frosts that might occur.For cool-season grasses like fescue, ryegrass, and bluegrass, the best time to seed is 6-8 weeks before your first hard frost. This is typically from mid-August through September, when soil temperatures are between 55°F and 75°F. If you have a warm-season grass like Bermuda or zoysia, skip fall seeding.Planting your seeds in the fall can give you a head start on your annual beds. As they will bloom sooner than if you were to plant your seeds in the spring.Each plant has a specific optimum and a range within which germination will occur. The closer the temperature is to the optimum, the quicker germination will occur. Most seeds germinate when the soil temperature is between 68° and 86°F.
What seeds not to soak before planting?
Tiny seeds with thin outer shells do not require soaking. Soaking tiny seeds can cause them to clump together, making them almost impossible to sow. Only larger seeds with tough exterior coatings should be soaked. Tiny seeds with thin outer shells do not require soaking. Soaking tiny seeds can cause them to clump together, making them almost impossible to sow.You should never soak Snapdragon seeds before planting due to their size. They are super small and easier to sprinkle over the soil when they’re dry. Soaking will cause them to clump together and stick to your fingers when you’re trying to plant.Rake in lightly, covering seeds to a maximum depth of 1/8 – ¼ inch. For larger areas, a large broadcast seeder mounted on an ATV can be utilized. A roller should be used to press seed into the soil, or drag the area lightly with a piece of chain link fence to mix the seed into the surface of the soil.Moisten a paper towel and place seeds on half of the towel. Cover the seeds with the other half of the paper towel. Place the paper towels inside a plastic bag and keep them in a dark room at room temperature until you see sprouting seeds. Transfer each individual seedling to a single cell in a seedling tray.
Do I need to let seeds dry before planting?
Seeds are meant to germinate when they’re moist, and hibernate when they’re dry. That’s why it’s important to dry your seeds after you harvest them. Open-air drying is the best way, and there are several methods for creating just the right conditions for perfect seed drying, using ordinary household items. Seeds are meant to germinate when they’re moist, and hibernate when they’re dry.As a general rule of thumb, your seeds will sprout even if you don’t soak them. But with soaking, the germination time decreases and the germination rate increases.
Should I soak flower seeds before planting?
Mother Nature has put several defenses in place to prevent seeds from germinating at the wrong time. Soaking seeds will remove any germination inhibitors to help trigger the seeds into growing at the right moment. The boosted moisture concentration around the seeds also signals that it’s ready to grow. Seeds such as Morning Glories, Lupine, Sweet Pea, and more have very hard seed coatings, which you can see just by looking at them. For the most successful (and quickest) germination of these seeds, you can scarify and soak the seeds before planting.
Can I put seeds straight into soil?
Seeds can be sown directly in drills (rows) or broadcast (scattered over the soil surface). Sowing in drills makes it easier to distinguish your seedlings from weed seedlings, and is suitable for seeds that need to be sown deeper than a few millimetres. A general rule is to plant the seed twice as deep as its longest side. Drop 1 or 2 seeds (unless it’s a multi-seeded variety) into each hole until the tray is completely full. Cover newly sown seeds with a light dusting of fine vermiculite or seed-starting mix. Be careful to not bury the seeds too deeply.Another option is to tuck seeds directly into soil outdoors. Planting seeds this way is called direct sowing, and it is an easy process that yields great results.
Can I plant seeds straight into pots?
For a quick-growing, low-maintenance display, you can direct-sow seeds into a pot. We show you how. Growing flowers from seed is a great way of saving money, and summer planting doesn’t get easier than this. In the very early Spring (end of January to March) you can sow hardy annual seeds. These are seeds that will produce plants that are tolerant of frost – they’ll put on strong deep roots all winter long and produce flowers from June until the first frosts (where I live in Surrey that happens in early November).