Unlike potting mixes used to grow plants for some period of time, seed-starting mixes do not need to be rich in nutrients. To start my seeds, I use a mixture of: 1 part (by volume) leaf mold ...

The perfect seed starting potting mix should be moisture retentive without being soggy, and not too rich in nutrients, which can harm sensitive seedlings. Here’s our ideal seed starting mix recipe: ...

The difference between potting soil and seed-starting mix is that the former contains larger chunks of materials, such as bark or wood chips. Therefore, the first thing you want to do is sift the ...

Seed starting mixes generally contain minimal or no added nutrients, and there’s a reason for that: Seeds rely on their internal nutrient stores to sprout and establish roots.

Inferior seed-starting mix Just as good seed matters, so does the mix you’re planting into. Don’t scrimp on cheap bags of heavy potting soil, or worse yet, even heavier and bug/disease-laden ...

A DIY version of a seed-starting medium can be made with equal parts of compost and topsoil, adding a bit of coarse sand. These components need to be sterilized before to avoid soil-borne pathogens.

By Jessica Damiano. For The Associated Press. If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal ...

Potting mixes are less dense and much lighter than garden soils, so you’ll notice a big difference in weight between the same-sized bags of potting mix and potting soil. When to use potting soil ...

It’s still winter, so you should start your seeds indoors. That means you’ll need good-quality potting mix and some kind of planting containers. You can purchase seed-starting trays or ...

Microgreens have been popping up as garnishes at high-end restaurants, but they’re more than just a gourmet trick of the trade. The 2-to-3-inch seedlings of edible plants, which add a burst of ...

If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of ...