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    Identify How To Care For Seedlings

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    Kenneth is a grade six student who bought pechay seeds from a vendor to grow for a school project. However, when he sowed the seeds in a seed box, only a few seeds germinated. The key environmental conditions like temperature and lighting can affect the number of seeds that successfully germinate. Maintaining the proper growing medium temperature of 70-75°F through bottom heat or grow lights is important for most seeds to germinate successfully.

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    Kenneth is a grade six student who bought pechay seeds from a vendor to grow for a school project. However, when he sowed the seeds in a seed box, only a few seeds germinated. The key environmental conditions like temperature and lighting can affect the number of seeds that successfully germinate. Maintaining the proper growing medium temperature of 70-75°F through bottom heat or grow lights is important for most seeds to germinate successfully.

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    Kenneth is a grade six student who bought pechay seeds from a vendor to grow for a school project. However, when he sowed the seeds in a seed box, only a few seeds germinated. The key environmental conditions like temperature and lighting can affect the number of seeds that successfully germinate. Maintaining the proper growing medium temperature of 70-75°F through bottom heat or grow lights is important for most seeds to germinate successfully.

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    Identify How To Care For Seedlings

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    Kenneth is a grade six student who bought pechay seeds from a vendor to grow for a school project. However, when he sowed the seeds in a seed box, only a few seeds germinated. The key environmental conditions like temperature and lighting can affect the number of seeds that successfully germinate. Maintaining the proper growing medium temperature of 70-75°F through bottom heat or grow lights is important for most seeds to germinate successfully.

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    Kenneth is a grade six pupil.

    He has a
    project in vegetable production. He
    bought apack of pechay seeds from an
    ambulant vendor who sells ornamental
    plants and fertilizers. When he sowed
    the pechay seeds in a seed box, he was
    surprised that only few of the seeds
    germinated.
    What do you think
    affects the number
    of pechay
    germinated among
    the seeds?
    6 Simple Steps to Grow Plants from Seed
    1.Consider Environmental Conditions
    Correct temperature is one of the environmental conditions
    critical for seed germination. Most seeds require
    temperatures of 70 to 75˚F degrees to germinate. To keep
    the medium at 70˚F or above, adding gentle bottom heat is
    recommended. This heat may be obtained from a warm spot
    such as the top of a refrigerator or by using a heating cable
    or tray. If you have the space, consider germination under
    lights as it is the most productive method.
    6 Simple Steps to Grow Plants from Seed
    2. Select Seeds
    Before starting seeds indoors, you must first decide what
    you want to plant outside, where it will be planted and when
    it will be planted. Then you will need to select the seeds, most
    vegetables will have several varieties to choose from. Choose
    the variety that is right for you based on space and light
    requirements. Once you’ve made your decision you can
    check the transplant dates to help determine the date you
    should start the seeds.
    6 Simple Steps to Grow Plants from Seed
    3. Choose a Potting Mix
    Use a mix that is soilless such as a mixture of
    peat or sphagnum moss and/or perlite and
    vermiculite. By avoiding soil at this stage, you
    minimize the risk of pests and soil-borne diseases
    damaging your young plants.
    6 Simple Steps to Grow Plants from Seed
    4. Select a Container
    Whether you choose to use peat pots, plastic trays
    made for starting seeds or containers you already
    own, choose containers with drainage holes to avoid
    damaging your seedlings with standing water. And if
    you’re worried about transplanting, peat pots are a
    great choice as they can be planted directly in the
    garden.
    6 Simple Steps to Grow Plants from Seed
    5. Sow Your Seeds
    Some gardeners prefer a single-step method of sowing seeds where two to three
    seeds are planted in individual containers. After the seeds germinate, pinch off the
    smallest seedling, leaving the most vigorous to continue growing. If you are using
    a seed tray, the seedlings will be easier to transplant if the seeds are sown thinly.
    Covering the seeds with perlite will aid in keeping them moist. After the first set
    of true leaves develop, transplant the seedlings into a tray with more growing
    room or into individual containers. Containers or trays should be filled with a
    soilless mix to within ¼” of the top.
    TIP: Covering the container with glass or plastic minimizes the need for watering
    – check the medium often to make sure it isn’t drying out.
    6 Simple Steps to Grow Plants from Seed
    6. Transplant Your Seedlings
    Once the seeds have germinated, remove any plastic
    or glass from the seed flats. When outdoor conditions
    are right and your seedlings are more mature,
    gradually move them into full sun. This process is
    called “hardening” and prevents sudden changes in
    light and wind conditions that may injure tender
    seedlings.

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