how far apart should you plant seeds

Distance between rows should be 24 to 36 inches. Plant seed in continuous row with seeds 2 inches apart in row. Cover seeds 1 inch deep.

1. What happens if you plant seeds too close together?
2. How many seeds should I plant in each hole?
3. Is it bad to plant too many seeds?
4. Should I let my seeds mature before planting?
5. How do you separate seedlings without killing them?
6. How many lettuce seeds do you plant in one hole?
7. What happens if you plant two different seeds together?
8. Can you grow seeds in egg cartons?
9. How many seeds do you plant at once if you are planting large seeds?
10. Should I cover seeds with plastic wrap?
11. Will seeds grow if planted too deep?
12. Can you put seeds straight into soil?
13. Can you plant seeds straight from the fruit?
14. How do I know when my seeds are ready?
15. Can you plant seeds from store bought peppers?
16. What happens if I don't thin my seedlings?
17. How big should seedlings be before thinning?
18. How do you transplant plants without killing them?
19. What month do you plant lettuce seeds?
20. Can you put more than one seed in a hole?
21. How long do lettuce seeds take to grow?

What happens if you plant seeds too close together?

Crowded plants not only discourage growth, they encourage pests and disease. Crowded seedlings shade each other from the sun. As they get larger, it only gets worse. Crowded root vegetables, including turnips, beets, and radishes, won't develop useable roots if they're crowded.

How many seeds should I plant in each hole?

Don't exceed three seeds per hole. If more than one germinates, snip off extras at the soil line also. This prevents disturbance of the seedling roots on the one you'll continue growing out when thinning. Don't add more than one large seed to a hole.

Is it bad to plant too many seeds?

You should perform a germination test to what percent of the seeds sprout. If half of the ones you sow sprout. Then you plant multiple seeds into a hole. Generally if you plant multiple seeds into a hole, if both plants grow out you will have to cut, kill or transplant the secondary (usually weaker) plant.

Should I let my seeds mature before planting?

Waiting until seed has cured is the best method of vegetable seed growing. That way you don't have an impermeable seed coat that will not allow water in and will grow foul and rotten before the embryo can germinate.

How do you separate seedlings without killing them?

Wiggle the knife as you oh so gently tug on the seedling to help loosen it. It will pull free and have a beautiful little root. Sometimes you will get more than one to come out, just gently untangle the roots from each other. If you are careful it won't do any harm to either seedling.

How many lettuce seeds do you plant in one hole?

Lettuce. Germination rates are around 80%, so anywhere from 1 to 3 seeds are often planted per hole. Plant at least two to guarantee a high per-hole germination rate of 96%.

What happens if you plant two different seeds together?

Originally Answered: What would happen if I planted two different types of seeds together? ... Two separate plants will grow next to each other. Some plants/trees are able to be grafted onto another plant of the same species and sometime of the same genus.

Can you grow seeds in egg cartons?

Cardboard egg cartons can be used to start a dozen seedlings, and then cut apart to plant each one when it's time to plant them in the garden. As with newspaper seedling pots, there's no need to remove the plants from the pots before planting, as the cardboard will break down in the soil as the plant grows.

How many seeds do you plant at once if you are planting large seeds?

Like most things in gardening, there are always exceptions to this rule of 2-3 seeds per hole. If you're planting large seeds like cucumbers, melons, or pumpkins, you should only use one seed per hole. However, you can still plant seeds close together and then thin them out once they've established themselves.

Should I cover seeds with plastic wrap?

To speed germination, cover the pots with plastic wrap or a plastic dome that fits over the seed-starting tray. This helps keep the seeds moist before they germinate. When you see the first signs of green, remove the cover.

Will seeds grow if planted too deep?

ANSWER: Seeds that are planted too deep in the soil may grow into weak, feeble seedlings or fail to germinate at all. If it's been buried too far under the surface of the soil, the seed may not get the light it requires to sprout.

Can you put seeds straight into soil?

Another option is to tuck seeds directly into soil outdoors. Planting seeds this way is called direct sowing, and it's an easy process that yields great results. ... Even so, many vegetables, annuals, herbs and perennials sprout easily from seed sown directly into garden soil.

Can you plant seeds straight from the fruit?

Growing Plants from Fruit Seeds

If you've ever wondered if it's possible to plant seeds from fruit and grow your own fruit trees, the answer is yes.

How do I know when my seeds are ready?

Ripe seeds are yellow, brown or black, hard, and contained in a seedpod that is (usually) white or brown and dry. Ripe seeds usually come out of the seedpod easily.

Can you plant seeds from store bought peppers?

The typical seeds from a grocery store bell pepper aren't likely to sprout, and if they do they probably won't produce fruit like the one you collected the seeds from. ... Open-pollinated, garden grown peppers usually produce viable seed true to the parent plant.

What happens if I don't thin my seedlings?

Thinning crowded seedlings ensures that your plants have plenty of room to grow. If they're too close together, they will eventually end up competing with each other. This means that, as they mature, their growth will be stunted.

How big should seedlings be before thinning?

Seedlings should have at least two pairs of true leaves and be about 3 to 4 inches (7.5-9 cm.) tall before thinning. Evening hours are a good time to thin seedlings as the cooler temps and darker conditions make it easier for the remaining seedlings to bounce back from any stress they may have received.

How do you transplant plants without killing them?

How to Move Your Garden Without Killing Your Plants

1. If you are able, choose the season you move.
2. Mark where everything is going to go first.
3. Pot, bucket or burlap: get the transportation ready.
4. Use a special watering schedule for soon to be in-transit plants.
5. Trim excess stems.
6. Dig up using the drip line.
7. Re-plant (the right way).
8. Reduce stress on the plants.

What month do you plant lettuce seeds?

When To Plant Lettuce Seeds

Lettuce seeds germinate best in the cooler temperatures of spring or fall. If it's too hot, they won't germinate. So, the best time to plant lettuce seeds is as soon as the ground is workable in very early spring, or once the temps start to cool down in late summer or early fall.

Can you put more than one seed in a hole?

So how many seeds should be planted per hole, cell, or pot? In general, two to three seeds should be planted per hole. Seeds do not have 100% germination rates, so not every seed planted will sprout. Overseeding holes, cells, or pots will help ensure that the number of plants you desire will grow (or more!).

How long do lettuce seeds take to grow?

Most lettuce varieties mature in 45 to 55 days, allowing many gardeners to plant two or even three crops. But looseleaf and butterhead leaves can be harvested at just about any time in their development. Heading varieties take longer to mature. Romaine takes 75 to 85 days and crisphead 70 to 100 days.