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When Will My Seeds Sprout? Germination Timing

No visible signs until they break soil. Check packet for "days to germination": lettuce 3 days, peppers 14–21, parsley 21–30. Container weight = moisture content, not germination progress.

Patience & Records

Label trays with sow date and variety.
Note expected emergence.
Don't overwater waiting—rotting risk.

Trust the packet, not the pot weight.

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