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Planting
• Many seed pods are labelled for height. Gardens grow and look their best when tall
plants are planted at the back, medium plants are along the sides and short plants are
in front. If plants are all the same size, like salad greens, they can be planted anywhere.
• Do not remove labels from seed pods. The labels identify the plant type and plant
height, show the germination time, and prevent algae growth.
• Grow domes help regulate moisture and temperature for optimal germination. Leave
them on until plants are nearly touching the domes.
Germination
• Some seeds germinate in less than 24 hours. Some take 24 days or more. Most labels
give an estimate of how long the seeds will take to germinate, but many factors impact
germination.
• Plants are impacted by temperature. Cold weather plants like salad greens germinate
better in cooler weather.
• Plants such as tomatoes and peppers will germinate faster in warmer temperatures
(above 21°C).
• If you are growing your own seeds, plant 5-6 seeds per pod and check the seed packet
for information regarding temperature.
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