To speed up germination, soak seeds in hot water overnight. The most practical method of planting is in flats or pot-paks. Use Physan 20 to disinfect all "used" pots, flats, and tools. To help prevent damp-off illness, exclusively use sterilized starter mixtures. Mix fine sand or ground sphagnum moss with very fine seed. over the growth material, scatter. Our Super Seed Sower and Pro-Seeder will reduce laborious thinning and assist you in avoiding overseeding.
Large seed should be sown 1 inch apart from small seed. The majority of fine seeds don't require covering. Add a layer of fine soil on top of additional seeds. To evenly mist, use a fine mist sprayer (#6342). AVOID LETTING THEM DRY OUT. Covering with a dome will reduce evaporation and retain humidity. Another useful tool is capillary matting.