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Sow your seeds,

step by step

You have your containers, your soil and your seeds? You’re set to start! It’s no time
to be nervous; it is time to release your inner gardener. So let the wonderful growing
adventure begin!

1. Choose the appropriate container 3. Sow your seeds 6. Remove the lid when plants appear
• Very fine seeds: trays with • Very fine seeds: distribute over and place in a spot with plenty of
separate units the tray and leave uncovered light
• Larger seeds: individual pots • Larger seeds: soak in water for 7. Transplant into larger containers
• Gourd seeds (cucumbers, several hours, distribute on the when seedlings have sprouted two
pumpkins, squash): peat cups and tray and cover with soil real leaves.
pellets of compressed peat 4. Spray with water and attach labels 8. ‘Harden off’ your seedlings outside
2. Moisten the soil and fill the 5. Cover with a plastic dome lid and set before transplanting out into the
container in a warm, though not hot, place. garden.

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