Seed Starting

New! See This Year's Varieties

A close-up of a thermometer stuck into dark brown soil measuring the temperature for successful seed germination.

Soil Temperature for Higher Germination

A female gardener holds a bouquet of freshly cut deep red zinnias and blue pruning shears.

10 Easy Cutting Flowers to Direct Sow

Close-up of young seed sprouts with thin stems and pairs of oval cotyledons growing in dark brown soil.

Seed Starting Basics

Sprouted pepper seeds in a peat starting tray, showcasing early growth and successful germination.

Getting the Best Germination