know
-
how
outdoors
Start Right
To sprout seeds indoors, you need only a few
inexpensive supplies.
Here’s how to choose the proper light, containers,
and soil fo r growing healthy garden transplants.
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JA N U A R Y 2 0 1 0 7 5
SEEDLING MIX
Seedlings
need a fine,
light soil
that holds
m oisture
evenly, allows
tiny plants
to grow
quickly,
and is free
o f
weed seeds and
LIGHT & BRIGHT
A south-facing windowsill
that receives d irect sun
w orks well. O r, use plant
lights o r a dual-tube
fluorescent fixture w ith a
cool-white tube and a warm-
white tube to provide a full
spectrum of light. A timer is
helpful but not necessary.
POT-POURRI
No matter what pots your seeds
are planted in, it’s
important that they allow extra
m oisture to drain
away. Indoor seed-starting kits are widely available,
but first consider reusing clean six-packs from last
year’s garden purchases, using biodegradable
containers or peat pellets, or even making your
own pots from newspaper (see buyer’s guide,
page 132,
for more information).
disease organisms.
Fo r
the best results,
use a planting mix
specifically labeled for
seed starting.
IT ADDS FRESHNESS. IT'S AUTOMATIC.
IT’S ONE THING YOU CAN KEEP IN YOUR
DRYER FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS* WITHOUT
IT BECOMING WRINKLED OR DIZZY.
Just stick the Bounce Dryer Bar inside your dryer and enjoy automatic freshness.
• Depends on frequency o f use and dryer settings.
