Growing from seed saves money (50+ seeds for the price of one transplant) and offers variety unavailable at nurseries. It requires time and attention but rewards with vigorous, adapted plants.
Greenhouse: Ideal—stable warmth, ample light, auto-venting. Portable units fit decks/patios; tabletop models suit apartments.
Indoor without greenhouse: South-facing window + supplemental full-spectrum fluorescent lights (14 hrs/day). Day 75°F, night 60–65°F for stocky growth.
Peat-based mix retains water. Pre-germination: mist with spray bottle to avoid displacing seeds. Post-emergence: bottom-water or gentle surface watering.
Gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoors over 7–10 days: increasing sun/wind exposure, reduced watering, cooler temps. Or use a fan for breeze simulation. Prevents transplant shock and sunscald.
Start 6–8 weeks before last frost. Label everything. Expect some failures—it's part of learning. The harvest of homegrown vegetables from your own seeds carries unmatched satisfaction.
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