Indoor Seed Starting

Today was the day that I started my seeds indoors! Since I recently moved from Phoenix to Denver, I was unsure when to start my seeds in accordance to the last frost. Luckily, I have a proven source to help me with problems like this – Grandma. As amazing and useful as the Internet is, it is even better to get information like that passed down from someone you know who has been doing it for 50+ years.

Step 1: Pre-moisten soil: I bought a Jiffy greenhouse at the nursery with ready to plant peat pots that you can transplant directly into the outdoor pot. Luckly I didnt use very many (the balcony is a smallish space) so I will be able to use this greenhouse for a couple of years. I used the organic Jiffy seed starting soil.

Step 2: Plant and water again! I left them in a warm spot inside with no direct light and then placed the dome on it. I am a little worried that I over-watered… I guess I will find out in a week or so. It’s the waiting that’s the hardest!!

Tags: garden, organic, patio, seed starting, watering