5 Tips for Planting Your Seed Starters

A seed starter kit is designed for anyone looking for a little bit of help when gardening, producing healthy seedlings and creating perfect growing conditions before planting. Usually including a plastic tray and cover, tiny pots, and a few different seed packets, seed starter kits provide proper germination in a controlled environment, providing you with a quicker growth process for your plants and flowers.

Simply prepare the pots, add your seeds, let them grow, and transplant them in the environment of your choice. Whether you plan to start planting your seedlings in an indoor or outdoor environment, a seed starter kit is an ideal investment for efficient germination.

If you’re looking to start planting right away, we recommend getting started inside with some cool weather vegetables, like lettuce and carrots, to later transplant outside in late March or early April.

If you’re looking for an extensive planting guide, take a look at this list from Urban Farmer, detailing the ideal planting times for certain vegetables.

And now, onto our tips for planting your own seed starters!

If you’re in search of the perfect vegetable to plant directly outdoors, we recommend planting a variety of green and sugar peas. These vegetables are perfect when planted outdoors in April, providing you with a delicious, home-grown snack throughout the month of May.

When curating your own home-grown garden, it’s important to create an excellent atmosphere, providing your plants with the opportunity to flourish throughout the spring and summer. Your garden will likely become a focal point of your outdoor space, so you’ll want to invest in a garden bed that protects your plants and fits your personal style.

With our Square Open-Base Raised Garden Bed, you’ll enjoy stress-free gardening and excellent soil drainage, without the hassle of kneeling, bending, or straining your back. Perfect for a first-time gardener or a plant enthusiast, this ergonomically-designed garden bed delivers years of style and durability while ensuring the health and protection of your plants.

When designing a comfortable entertainment space, it’s essential to create an ambience with outdoor lighting. Whether you’d prefer minimalistic string lights or a larger statement lighting fixture, this outdoor ambience is perfect for night-long entertaining. And if you’re looking to take this outdoor ambience up a notch, you’ll want to consider adding a fire pit to your backyard space. Providing natural lighting in a variety of stylish exteriors, fire pits are ideal for bringing warmth to a chilly summer night. With high-quality fire pits from Hanover, you’ll enjoy a hand-crafted furniture that will soon become the focal point of your backyard.

After you’ve chosen the perfect soil and fertilizer for your plants, it’s finally time to plant your seeds! Whether you choose to start growing your plants indoors or plant them directly outdoors, you’ll want to ensure that you handle your seedlings with care.

If you’re looking to make the planting process more simple and efficient, we recommend investing in a two-tiered cart, perfect for transporting all of your plants and gardening supplies. Our Galvanized Steel Trolley Cart is the perfect multi-use accessory for your gardening experience. Not to mention, this rolling cart acts as the perfect potting bench and work station, and even doubles as a unique way to display your beautiful potted plants.

Happy planting season!