So that’s it! 12 Wonderful plants to start you off. Where will you start? Leave me a comment and let me know what your growing? what do you love in your garden? There are many different varieties so you can grow your own throughout the summer seasons. The first earlies which are ready June onwards for harvesting, are particularly popular as are December-ready varieties that are planted in July, but no matter what type you prefer they’re all grown in roughly the same way. What Makes a Good Seed Potato? Cauliflower. Start sowing your cauliflower seeds indoors in early spring. In about 7 days, it will germinate. Wait until it grows 4-6 leaves – this will signify that the plant is ready for transplanting outdoors. In case you didn’t know, chia seeds have a very special property which makes them perfect for this job. Due to their high soluble fibre content, chia seeds can absorb many times their own weight in water. You need to buy special ‘seed’ potatoes (also called tubers) to grow more potatoes, these are just like potatoes you would buy from the supermarket, but will be certified virus-free.

We grow our pumpkins indoors as they need extra heat to start growing. I find it’s better to use old pots or half plastic bottles filled with soil as these seeds need more room to grow. When sowing the seeds, lay the seed on its side. When you’re ready to transplant your seedlings outdoors, it’s important to “harden them off” first. This process involves gradually acclimating the seedlings to outdoor conditions over a period of several days. They will thrive in poor, well-drained soil and they need full sun for the flowers to open. Sow in mid Spring directly where they are to grow and watch them flourish. I like to sprinkle them in the gravel around my home. They are stunning.Adding a layer of organic mulch to the soil can help retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and prevent weeds from growing around seedlings. Organic mulches, such as straw or shredded leaves, also break down over time and add valuable nutrients to the soil. Sunflower. Sunflowers are our most recommended flowering plant to start indoors. Sow one seed per cup in spring or late summer and moisten the soil until it germinates. It is best grown with sunny balconies if grown in pots. Pepper. Put 2-3 peppers seeds in each cup. Lightly cover it with soil and keep it moist during sprouting. Transplant it to bigger pots or garden beds when it develops 4-6 leaves. If you’re starting your seeds indoors, consider using a seedling heat mat to maintain a consistent temperature. Vodka can Help Faster Seed Germination! Here’s how 3. Plant at the Right Depth

Sweet Peas are one of the delights of Summer. They wind up their supports until they reach the top and produce beautiful flowers with a sensational honey smell. The bugs and bees love them as much as i do. Growing your own from seed is a great way to enjoy fresh and nutritious food while also getting some outdoor exercise.

Eggplant, tomato, pepper, onions, and beans are the seeds that grow within a week if kept in heating pads indoors. You don’t have to chit your potatoes but it gives a good head start and you’ll get edible potatoes sooner, when prices are high in the shops.

Cost and space-efficient. Not every house is blessed with a spacious balcony where you can put a standard seed box. Having some plastic cups to start seeds saves space and money. The only other ingredients you need are water plus whatever seasonings you like. My current favourite is salt, garlic granules and a bit of dried sage, rosemary and oregano. But you can flavour them with pretty much anything. Try spices like cumin or chilli, fennel or celery seeds or maybe onion granules. Not to forget, there is also a deep dark biome underneath the whole mountain range which comes with an ancient city, ready to be looted and turned into something even better. Moreover, the second fun fact about this seed is that it includes one of the smallest ocean biomes I’ve ever seen. Poppies. This flowering plant is very rewarding to grow once it pops out vibrant flowers. Although it can be raised directly in the garden, it does well in plastic cups. Ensure that the soil moisture is constantly wet during its germination.

Be sure to bring them indoors at night and protect them from any extreme weather conditions. Learn How Vinegar Improves Seed Germination (Proven by Science) here 11. Bottom Heat