02/15/2026
Seed-Starting 101: Kickstart Your Garden by Sowing Indoors
Starting seeds indoors gives you a head start on the growing season, leading to healthier plants and earlier harvests. It lets you control germination conditions for higher success, save money by growing from seed, and extend the season in short-spring areas.
Quick Tips
Use a warm, well-lit spot or grow lights for 12–16 hours daily
Keep soil consistently moist, not waterlogged
Transplant outdoors after frost danger passes and plants are strong enough
Check your hardiness zone to time sowing and transplanting