Comments on: How to Plant Seeds Outside https://growinginthegarden.com/how-to-plant-seeds-outside/ Helping gardeners succeed, even in tough conditions. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:55:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: Angela Judd https://growinginthegarden.com/how-to-plant-seeds-outside/#comment-5432 Mon, 01 May 2023 21:36:41 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=20029#comment-5432 In reply to Alisa.

I use a hose with a shower attachment to hand-water seeds until they emerge and newly planted seedlings, sometimes daily during hot weather. A light layer of mulch can also help to keep seeds/seedlings from drying out.

]]> By: Alisa https://growinginthegarden.com/how-to-plant-seeds-outside/#comment-5428 Sun, 30 Apr 2023 22:01:05 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=20029#comment-5428 When sowing seeds directly in the soil, I usually have established plants nearby that need far less or deeper watering. How do I water seeds and seedlings without overwatering the rest of my garden. How often do you water seeds when sowing directly outdoors, especially when warm? Watering seems to be my biggest gardening garden issue since I have plants at all stages and haven’t found a one size fits all solution.

]]> By: Angela Judd https://growinginthegarden.com/how-to-plant-seeds-outside/#comment-4939 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:18:28 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=20029#comment-4939 In reply to Leslee.

Nice!

]]> By: Leslee https://growinginthegarden.com/how-to-plant-seeds-outside/#comment-4932 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:13:35 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=20029#comment-4932 In reply to Leslee.

@Angela Judd, Thank you so very much. The grid and spacer have arrived, and I am ready to rock this out of the park!

]]> By: Angela Judd https://growinginthegarden.com/how-to-plant-seeds-outside/#comment-4920 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:36:05 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=20029#comment-4920 In reply to Leslee.

I would plant 2-3 seeds in each spot if you are having trouble with germination. Germination is usually a watering issue, so the grids may help with that. If more than one seed does germinate in the same spot, be sure to thin them.

]]> By: Leslee https://growinginthegarden.com/how-to-plant-seeds-outside/#comment-4916 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 21:37:09 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=20029#comment-4916 Thank you for your wonderful information. I’ve got a 4’x4′ raised square foot garden that I started over a year ago. I read Mel’s book cover to cover, mixture, setup, spacing, and all, but I’ve had spotty results regarding the number of seeds that actually come to life in any particular square and some squares do not produce. I’ve been planting one seed in each properly-spaced hole, not wanting to waste the precious organic-only seed commodity. I just switched most of my seeds to Back to the Roots brand because that company guarantees growth and I’ve had the best luck with their seeds. (Red chard is growing year round like crazy; their lettuces grow and grow; their cherry tomatoes produce TONS).

I’m in Wittmann, AZ and have been planting seeds at the correct time of year. Do you suggest that I plant more than one seed per hole and then thin in all the squares? If so, how many seeds do you recommend per hole? I read your square foot gardening post, as well as this one. I’m just not clear on how to maximize my output. I don’t get close to the amount of seeds planted in output usually.

Any info would be greatly honored and appreciated.

PS: I just purchased the Seeding Spacer you recommended and am contemplating the Grid you recommend. Both products appear to be Awesome.

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