Knowing exactly when to start tomato seeds indoors is key to ensuring you'll get the most out of your plants during the growing season. Different types of tomatoes grow at different rates, but in ...

Starting seeds indoors is a simple way to give your plants a jump on spring. You can control the environment, protect young plants from harsh weather, and extend the growing season. This method works ...

Starting seeds indoors is one of the most exciting times of the gardening season. There’s something magical about watching tiny seeds transform into strong seedlings ready for the garden. Plus, it’s ...

As winter lingers, many gardeners are looking for ways to get their hands dirty. Starting seeds indoors gives gardeners greater control over growing conditions, resulting in healthier, more resilient ...

Tomatoes are not only tasty – they’re surprisingly easy and fun to grow. And if space is limited, you can still get great ...

Plump, juicy tomatoes are always a favorite at harvest time during the height of summer through the early fall. When growing ...

It is time to start seeds indoors for spring planting. When you get seeds from a supplier, they are dry and dormant. Typically, moisture and temperature are the factors that break that dormancy but ...

Warm weather is upon us, and whether you found a place to buy great seedlings or are sowing your own vegetables from scratch, ...

Seed-starting pots with drainage holes (or DIY seed-starting pots) Seed-starting mix Labels Plastic seed trays and seed-starter kits are super easy for growing seeds indoors. But you can dig through ...

We’re getting closer to spring and it’ll soon be time to start seeds indoors to be ready for planting. Iowa State University Extension horticulture specialist Aaron Steil (like file) says line up your ...