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Lay out Paper Towel Strips, and place dots across one side of the fold with
the cornstarch mixture spacing the dots according to the planting directions

of the Seed Packets.
Place seeds on top of the dots, fold other half of paper towel on top and let
it dry completely.

Store in a plastic bag or container until you are ready to plant.
Drop the seed packet with instructions in with your seed tapes for future

reference.

How to Use Seed Tape
When you are ready to plant your seeds, unroll your seed tape and cut it to

whatever length you need for the area you are planting. Place the tape on
the soil, and cover it with the amount of soil that the seed packet

recommends for planting depth.

Now let’s get some seeds in the ground and growing.

Tips for the beginner gardener.
 Check the seed packets for planting instructions.

 Gather all your gardening essentials and have them handy.
These may include things like a garden fork, spade. Watering hoses,
soaking hose, hoe, hand weeder (remember the old kitchen fork,
perfect for this), and a basket for moving around mulch or soil. Make

sure you have equipment that the kids can handle.
 Larger seeds are pressed gently into the soil. Smaller seed is

usually just 'broadcast' carefully on the surface.
 Most seed should be covered lightly with soil, and the soil
should be pressed down gently.

 Water the seedbed thoroughly with a nozzle that makes a
gentle spray, then water daily until you see seedlings. A week or so
after the seedlings emerge, you can reduce your watering to every

other day and water a bit longer each time.